German black metal shooting stars IMHA TARIKAT released their second album "Sternenberster"

 
Kerem Yilmaz aka Ruhsuz Cellât comments: "At long last, Sternenberster is unleashed onto the world", declares IMHA TARIKAT's mastermind. "This monument of most intense emotions is now free to move your hearts. I welcome you to share this new step on our path with us!"

Parallel to the release of "Sternenberster" today, Lupus Lounge also make IMHA TARIKAT's early works available again under the combined title "Kara Ihlas / Kenoboros  - Initiation of Passion Bursting".

IMHA TARIKAT photos by Elif Bell

A supernova is a stellar explosion, a cosmic event of such gargantuan dimensions that is hard to comprehend. Expressed in simpler words, it is a star bursting. IMHA TARIKAT's second full-length "Sternenberster" literally translates as "burster of stars", which refers to the crushing force emanating from these tracks. The raw and throat-bleeding vocals of founder Ruhsuz Cellât also resemble such a cosmic outburst in the violent pressure with which they are ejected from his body. Furious drumming in constant attack mode pushes a massive shockwave of humming and shredding strings forward with equally unstoppable power.

On "Sternenberster",  IMHA TARIKAT take the harsh sound of their debut album "Kara Ihlas" (2019) a huge step further while at the same time staying true to their course. The German black metal act combines an old school approach based on the Norwegian second wave with dark melodic Swedish influences, vicious outbursts of speed, a dash of punk, and even a pinch of occult rock. Their densely woven string-tapestries allow for distant comparisons with a number of the band's compatriots, but IMHA TARIKAT chose a very direct, raw, and fierce form of expression, which is driven by pure gut instinct and burning emotion.

Lyrically, IMHA TARIKAT have taken strong inspiration from psychoanalysis and particularly dream interpretation. "The suppression of feelings and the rejection of remembrance can cause serious disturbances in the subconscious mind", explains Ruhsuz. "The rupturing of such displaced memories easily leads to extreme pain and emotional turmoil – like a star bursting."

The sound created by founding member and mastermind Ruhsuz Cellât is infused with high voltage intensity and constant outbursts of inner pressure that also show in his relentless full-throttled vocal style. The extroverted frontman is violently unleashing all his passion into IMHA TARIKAT. His boundless ambition and utter dedication become audible in the fast and steady progression of his songwriting from the first EP "Kenoboros" (2017) and the following demo "Son Mistisizm" (2018) to the 2019 debut-full length "Kara Ihlas". IMHA TARIKAT's "Sternenberster" is a black metal supernova!

Release date: December 11th

Tracklist

1. Ekstase ohne Ende
2. Sturm der Erlösung
3. Kreuzpunkt der Schicksale
4. Brand am Firmament
5. Klimax Downpour
6. Aufstieg
7. Sternenberster
8. Outro (Cosmos Dissolving)

Line-up

Ruhsuz Cellât – vocals, guitars
Marvin Giehr – guitar (live)
P:W – drums (album recording)

Links

www.facebook.com/imhatarikat
www.instagram.com/imhatarikat
www.prophecy.de/artists/imha-tarikat
https://imhatarikat.bandcamp.com/album/sternenberster
https://imhatarikat.bandcamp.com/album/kenoboros-ep
https://prophecy.lnk.to/imha-tarikat-2020

About Prophecy Productions

Prophecy Productions are an international label and were originally founded by their owner Martin Koller in Germany in 1996. From the beginning, the label has the declared aims of providing a dedicated home for eerie emotional music and to offer long-term collaborations to artists signing into the family. This concept has generated a roster displaying a stylistic emphasis on dark music from different genres such as metal and rock, alternative, and folk. Signees on the label are generally characterised by a strong artistic vision, which is reflected in premium physical products. Prophecy Productions is best known for artists such as Empyrium, Alcest, Arcturus, Tenhi, Dool, and The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices feat. Lisa Gerrard. Prophecy Productions are a part of the independent media group SPKR.