The three songs proper here do a great job of putting vibe first (seriously, try to remember anything more than “harsh atmosphere” after this EP ends), and I like the band’s blinders-on approach to creating extremely ugly, grinding, raw BM.
http://bravewords.com/reviews/sophist-betrothal-to-the-stone-conception-of-mephisto
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Montreal, QC – September 13, 2019
For fans of Anaal Nathrakh, Mayhem, Napalm Death
Edmonton Black Grind Duo SOPHIST Offer Free Download of Debut EP
‘Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto’
L-R – Michael K Sparks – Bass, Guitars, Davis R Hay – Programming, Vocals – Photo Credit – Stephanie Bell
Edmonton black grind duo SOPHIST are offerings fans of brutality and scorching riffs a FREE download of their debut EP “Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto” that was just unleashed this past August.
The band is making the FREE download only available online for a 48hrs, from Friday, Sept 13 until Sunday, Sept 15th 11:59 pm MT via the band’s Bandcamp.
Having just formed mere months ago, the duo of SOPHIST worked breakneck speed to unleash their debut EP “Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto”.
A frantic blend of grindcore and black metal, SOPHIST takes inspiration from bands such as Anaal Nathrakh, Mayhem, and Napalm Death to create a sound that is unholy as it is blistering fast. The lyrical content revolves around the esoteric and occult, much of the inspiration for the lyrics on here came from an alchemical text called Hermaphrodite Child of the Sun and Moon.
“Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and CD Baby.
Track Listing:
1. Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto (3:15)
2. Choke On Your Own Bile (5:10)
3. A Captive of Saturn’s Scythe (2:52)
4. Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto (Bonus Instrumental Version) (3:15)
5. Choke On Your Own Bile (Bonus Instrumental Version) (5:10)
6. A Captive of Saturn’s Scythe (Bonus Instrumental Version) (2:52)
EP Length: 22:37
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Sophist – Betrothal to the Stone: Conception of Mephisto – Release Date: August 16, 2019
Highlight: #3 on Top 10 National Loud Charts – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (Earshot)
| Chart Appearances – December 10 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJSW Calgary, AB | Loud | 9 |
| CKUT Montreal, QC | Top 30 | 20 |
| Total This Week: 2 | ||
| Chart Appearances – November 19 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 8 |
| CKUT Montreal, QC | Top 30 | 20 |
| CKXU Lethbridge, AB | Top 30 | 15 |
| Total This Week: 3 | ||
| Chart Appearances – November 12 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFBX Kamloops, BC | Loud | 10 |
| CKUT Montreal, QC | Top 30 | 20 |
| Total This Week: 2 | ||
| Chart Appearances – November 5 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Loud | 7 |
| CKUT Montreal, QC | Top 30 | 20 |
| CKXU Lethbridge, AB | Top 30 | 30 |
| Total This Week: 3 | ||
| Chart Appearances – October 29 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CKUT Montreal, QC | Top 30 | 20 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – October 22 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CKUT Montreal, QC | Top 30 | 20 |
| CKXU Lethbridge, AB | Top 30 | 8 |
| Total This Week: 2 | ||
| Chart Appearances – October 15 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CKUT Montreal, QC | Top 30 | 20 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – October 8 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJSW Calgary, AB | Loud | 6 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – October 1 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFRU Guelph, ON | Loud | 4 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – September 24 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJSW Calgary, AB | Loud | 4 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – September 17 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 3 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 5 |
| CJSW Calgary, AB | Loud | 4 |
| Total This Week: 3 | ||
| Chart Appearances – September 10 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFRC Kingston, ON | Top 30 | 25 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 7 |
| Total This Week: 2 | ||
| Chart Appearances – August 27 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFRC Kingston, ON | Top 30 | 26 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
TrveNorthReviews – Sophist – Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto “SOPHIST have cleverely entwined grind & black metal like venomous snakes mating on a bed of putrefying flesh. Dive deep into this EP and your reward shall be deathly sweet.” https://www.trvenorthreviews.com/reviews/sophist-betrothal-to-the-stone-conception-of-mephisto
The Metal Bulletin paper zine – review: Sophist “Exquisite DIY homemade hideousness.” https://metalbulletin.blogspot.com/2019/08/review-sophist.html
The Headbanging Moose – Sophist “Inspired by some of the greatest names of the Black Metal and Grindcore scene, this Canadian duo is ready to disturb our peace of mind with their unholy and blistering fast creations.” https://theheadbangingmoose.wordpress.com/2019/08/14/album-review-sophist-betrothal-to-the-stone-conception-of-mephisto-2019/
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – August 14, 2019
For fans of Anaal Nathrakh, Mayhem, Napalm Death
Edmonton Black Grind Duo SOPHIST Streaming Debut EP via NoCleanSinging
EP ‘Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto’ Out August 16th
L-R – Michael K Sparks – Bass, Guitars, Davis R Hay – Programming, Vocals – Photo Credit – Stephanie Bell
Having just formed mere months ago, the duo of SOPHIST from Edmonton, Canada have been working at breakneck speed to release their debut EP “Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto”, which is coming this Friday, August 16, 2019.
Before the EP officially drops, the band of two have teamed up with NoCleanSinging.com, for the release’s full stream at the following link here.
A frantic blend of grindcore and black metal, SOPHIST takes inspiration from bands such as Anaal Nathrakh, Mayhem, and Napalm Death to create a sound that is unholy as it is blistering fast. The comment on the sound they are presenting to their new fans:
“The EP is comprised of frantic beats and buzzsaw riffs. The songs are structured atypically, tons of blast beats and tremolo picking. High-pitched and low pitched vocals with many layers. It’s like a choir of evil the whole way through.”
With lyrical content revolving around the esoteric and occult, much of the inspiration for the lyrics on here came from an alchemical text called Hermaphrodite Child of the Sun and Moon.
Anyone who enjoys ridiculous tempos and grinding riffs should have a great time with this valiant first effort from SOPHIST.
“Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto” will be available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and CD Baby.
Track Listing:
1. Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto (3:15)
2. Choke On Your Own Bile (5:10)
3. A Captive of Saturn’s Scythe (2:52)
4. Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto (Bonus Instrumental Version) (3:15)
5. Choke On Your Own Bile (Bonus Instrumental Version) (5:10)
6. A Captive of Saturn’s Scythe (Bonus Instrumental Version) (2:52)
EP Length: 22:37
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