KORYPHEUS
GILGAMESH (SOLAR WRATH VINYL)

M-Theory Audio are pleased to welcome KORYPHEUS to the label and to bring you another exciting new artist. KORYPHEUS is a dynamic force in the progressive and alternative metal scenes blending intricate riffs with epic melodies, with some metalcore and post-rock influences, creating a modern metal powerhouse.  Their exciting new album ‘Gilgamesh,’ a concept album telling stories of times bygone and present, will be released Sept. 26th and is available on limited-edition (300) copies Solar Wrath colored vinyl, jewelcase CD and digital. ‘Gilgamesh’ features guests Yossi Sassi (Orphaned Land), Laura Guldemond (Burning Witches), Dmitriy Kim (Ex-Jinjer), and Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel (Ex-Soen) on several tracks.  Get ready to embark on a sonic journey. KORYPHEUS, which in Greek means the conductor of the choir or one who excels in their art, is a progressive metal/djent band hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine. The band has already two releases under its belt – the self-released EP ‘Blessed’ (2018) and the full-length ‘Over the Rainbow’ (2020) released via M&O Music (France) and featuring the popular track “Goliath.” The album cycle saw them perform with Slaughter To Prevail, as well as appear at festivals like MonteRay Summer Rock Fest, Power Of Ukraine and Metal Bleeding Fest. The band has gained recognition for its powerful music and has been active in the metal scene with various projects. The band was nominated for the Best Ukrainian Metal Act Award in 2020.