Originally released on vinyl in September 2013 through Iron Bonehead Productions, the album can best be described as an orthodox black metal redeemed into epic, atonal 7-piece construct with the lyrical concept reaching the end of matter. The CD edition features the original LP artwork enhanced with a 16-page booklet.
Heretic Cult Redeemer was formed in Athens [GR] in 2009 by veterans of the fertile Greek black/death metal scene, including members of Acrimonious, Resurgency and Embrace of Thorns.
Press quotes:
"This is a black metal masterpiece and if you're looking for something that is pure black metal but doesn't follow any trends this is the release for you!"
-Winter Torment
"Their twisted and bending harmonies swirl in an aether that sounds like no other band that comes to mind."
-Wormgear
"HCR grind out a dour 3/4-hour dose of simmering, atonal exploration of the inner cosmos."
-Decibel Magazine
"This initial debut will stand as an infinite imprint upon the genre of extreme metal."
-Death Portal
"Heretic Cult Redeemer is a band with the potential to help shape the course of extreme metal ahead"
-Ring Master
"HCR take most magical and mysterious 90s black metal and adapt it to modern times"
-Puro Ruido
The entire material is available for streaming at this location: http://hereticcultredeemer.bandcamp.com/