The Portuguese Caedeous present with “Malum Supplicium” their third longplayer. It is, as with the two predecessors, a concept album, which thematically tells horror stories inspired by Lovecraft, Barker and Alighierie’s works. The eternal struggle between good and evil, angels and demons, heaven and hell.
The oppulent compositions of mastermind Paulo J. Mendes provide the necessary musical space for the concept and mercilessly unfold their effect in a wall of merciless black metal blast beats and a symphonic sound wall. In the meantime, Mendes has managed to gather a handsome line-up around him. Not only the famous bassist Rich Grey (ANNIHILATOR) is a session musician on this project, but also mezzo-soprano Rosmerta, who makes her Caedeous debut on this album, is part of the band’s lineup.
“Malum Supplicum” was mixed and mastered by Rich Gray at Gray Matter Audio Studios in Soham, England and is released as a double CD! In addition to the regular album, the second CD contains the complete work in an orchestral version, which completes the musical vision of the band!
This week Dave Griffiths caught up with Caedeous:
