Triptykon, the group formed by former Hellhammer/Celtic Frost singer, guitarist, and main songwriter Tom Gabriel Warrior, is to follow its highly acclaimed debut album Eparistera Daimones with the release of Shatter, an all-new 5-track EP, on October 25 (Europe) and 26 (North America), 2010. Check out our review of ‘Esparitera Daimones’ HERE.

 

At a playing time of approximately 28 minutes, Shatter will consist almost entirely of previously unreleased music. The EP’s track listing is as follows:

 

1. “Shatter”

2. “I Am The Twilight”

3. “Crucifixus”

 

(Recorded during the Eparistera Daimones album sessions in 2009. “Crucifixus” appears in a newly mixed and mastered version.)

 

4. “Circle Of The Tyrants” (Live)

5. “Dethroned Emperor” (Live)

 

(Cover versions of Celtic Frost songs, recorded live during TRIPTYKON’s headliner performance at the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, The Netherlands, on April 16, 2010. “Dethroned Emperor” features guest lead vocals by Nocturno Culto of Darkthrone/Sarke.)

Decibel Magazine and Stereogum/Haunting the Chapel present the “Weltenbrand Tour 2010″ featuring the North American debut of Triptykon with 1349 and Yakuza rounding out the bill. Be sure to visit www.myspace.com/triptykon or see below to view the entire tour itinerary. You don’t want to miss out on this monumental event when it hits your city.

 

Tom Gabriel Warrior (vocals, guitars) describes his emotions on the eve of this new undertaking: “Ever since my earliest days in Hellhammer and Celtic Frost, I have been extremely fortunate to be able to count on the support, fanaticism, and immense loyalty of the North American metal scene. The recognition my work has received there eclipses anything I have ever encountered in my own native country. Of the 125 concerts performed on the final Celtic Frost tour in 2006 and 2007, for example, a full 71 were played in North America. Some of these performances rank among the most memorable ones in my entire career.”