Official press release:
Blending a sound that is a complex mix of classical orchestrations, cosmic synths, and extreme metal to portray the epics of parallel worlds, Hickory, N.C. based Rapheumet’s Well (Ra-few-mets) bring forth a voyage enriched with lore, fabricated from scratch to show the depth in which represents them as artists. From the birth of organic matter to great wars that tear the fabric of space/time, the story of Rapheumet’s Well’s music serves to immerse you into a world of oddities.
Inspired by the fictitious universe of the Atai, Rapheumet’s Well is the name coined to the conscious deity who oversees the anastomosis of the multiverse, the master of portals and inter-dimensional travel. Being personified as a trickster, Rapheumet often creates chaos for unsuspecting voyagers. The word “Well” refers to the gravity wells, which like black holes, are catalyst of change and gateways between the cosmic plains.
Drummer Joshua Ward says:
“We created this name in hopes of personifying a living gateway between dimensions. We love science fiction and a few of us have extended education and degrees in science.”
Unleashing three albums over the years, Dimensions (2014), Exile (2016) and Enders Door (2017) that progressively told a larger story portrayed in a complex saga of the Atai (ancient architects) who aid in the propagation of sentient life throughout the multi-verse, the band returns in 2018 with their epic The Elder’s Anthology, a trilogy of sorts featuring selective tracks remixed and remastered from those releases due out on October 26th from Test Your Metal Records.
The band comments:
“The Elder’s Anthology is a collection of songs (we felt) are important in re-igniting the lore of the previous albums. With new changes and new members, we felt it was important to transpose their skills into the foundation of the band. The Elder’s Anthology is re-mastered with updated guitars, vocals, and baselines and we fell this was appropriate for moving forward with the next full length album!”
Their first single “The Betrayer” in support of The Elder’s Anthology is now streaming via the YouTube channel of Black Metal Promotion below:
Rapheumet’s Well is also offering fans an immediate download of their tracks “Resurrecting The Blood Gate” and “The Betrayer” with album pre-order via the band’s Bandcamp.
The Elder’s Anthology track listing:
1. “Resurrecting The Blood Gate”
2. “Dimensions”
3. “Crucible of Titans”
4. “Resurgence”
5. “Witch of Darkspire”
6. “The Betrayer (Part One)”
7. “They Cometh In Fire”
8. “Distress On The Aberrant Planet”
9. “Ghost Walkers Exodus”
Rapheumet’s Well is:
Shay Hecate – Lead Vocals
Taylor Maltba – Clean/Operatic vocals
Hunter Ross – Guitar
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Alex Rush – Bass/Vocals
Joshua “Nassaru” Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals
Aaron Rogers (special guest) – Keys and Orchestrations