Half Past Human

Description

What is old has become new again. On May 28, 2021, the heavy metal chaos masters from Ventura, California, Cirith Ungol, return with a very special EP titled Half Past Human. The world was ravaged by a pandemic following the release of the band’s triumphant reunion album, Forever Black, in April 2020. Carefully crafted touring plans were shattered. As time stood still, Cirith Ungol dug deep into their archive crypts, lifting the veiled mists of history to expose long-forgotten gems from their storied past. In doing so, the band unearthed four songs written in a bygone era but never included in their legendary discography. Cirith Ungol brushed the dust off these precious relics, bringing long-dead forces back to life. Each song has been reimagined for today, injected with a new dose of power and vitality while preserving their signature mysticism and remaining steeped in a sinister, apocalyptic energy. Recorded under the watchful eye of producer Armand John Anthony (Night Demon / Bewitcher / Gygax) in the darkness of 2020, Half Past Human promises to be a valuable addition to the music collections of Cirith Ungol’s faithful legions. As tradition dictates, the set is completed by a superb cover created by renowned fantasy artist Michael Whelan, from the original Elric series.