SARPANITUM - In Writing Mode For Second Album
May 14, 2008, 16 years ago
UK death metallers SARPANITUM have issued the following update from guitarist/vocalsit Mark Broster:
"We are currently writing material for our second album. We don't have any explicit approach to writing; it's simply a case of meeting up as a band, each bringing our own ideas to the table, and working together to produce a finished article. We currently have a selection of finished pieces and ideas which we are very excited about.The structuring and style of the vocals on 'Despoilment of Origin' are very diverse, which is something we wish to explore to a fuller extent on our next album. We feel that it brings a lot of variety to the album as well as a lot of character to the individual sections. The lyrics on 'Despoilment Of Origin' were written by Andy Techakosit and Dan Lowndes, previous members of Sarpanitum. Lyrics for the second album will be handled solely by myself; a responsibility that I am very much looking forward to.
Our aim for the next album is to move away from Babylonian-based mythology. Without going into too much detail, I have chosen a subject of particular personal intrigue, which is extremely rich in its themes of iconic brilliance as well as its barbaric ruthlessness. The subject matter will be extremely suitable for the musical direction of the next album.
With regard to 'filling' [long-term member, vocals / bass] Andy's position, we have already drafted a new member into the Sarpanitum ranks. His name is Vic Lochab and he will be playing [session] bass for us indefinitely for the foreseeable future. He is a very talented and musical bass player as well as a good friend so we feel that the decision was an easy one to make."
Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
