Sphynx is Melechesh

Melechesh

Melechesh is a Assyrian-Armenian black metal band that originated in Jerusalem. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up...

's third full length album. The album presents the band's Mesopotamian/Sumer

Sumer

Sumer was a civilization and historical region in southern Mesopotamia, modern Iraq during the Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age....

ian metal in a more aggressive and intricate manner. The CD version includes an enhanced multimedia section featuring a trip to the world of Melechesh

Melechesh

Melechesh is a Assyrian-Armenian black metal band that originated in Jerusalem. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up...

 (lyrical overviews, wallpaper, photos, glossary of terms, and a videoclip for the track "Genies, Sorcerers and Mesopotamian Nights"). There is a guest appearance from Andy LaRocque

Andy LaRocque

Andy LaRocque is best known as a guitarist, songwriter, and occasional synth player for the band King Diamond.-Biography:...

 on the track "Purifier of the Stars".

The Limited LP version contains a cover of Celtic Frost

Celtic Frost

Celtic Frost was a metal band from Zürich, Switzerland. They are known for their heavy influence on the extreme metal genres. The group was first active from 1984 to 1993, and re-formed in 2001. Following Tom Gabriel Fischer's departure in 2008, Celtic Frost decided to break up again...

's "Babylon Fell".

Track listing

• All Songs Written By Ashmedi, except where noted.

1. "Of Mercury and Mercury" – 6:34
2. "Secrets of Sumerian Sphynxology" – 5:33
3. "Annunaki’s Golden Thrones" – 6:42
4. "Apkallu Counsel" – 5:12 (Al'Hazred, Ashmedi, Moloch, Proscriptor)
5. "Tablets of Fate" – 5:30
6. "Triangular Tattvic Fire" – 4:29 (Ashmedi, Proscriptor)
7. "The Arrival Ritual" – 5:48
8. "Incendium Between Mirage and Time" – 5:48 (Al'Hazred, Ashmedi, Proscriptor)
9. "Purifier of the Stars" – 4:42
10. "Caravans to Ur
    Ur
    Ur was an important city-state in ancient Sumer located at the site of modern Tell el-Muqayyar in Iraq's Dhi Qar Governorate...
    
    " – 12:38

Personnel

• Ashmedi: Lead Vocal, Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion
• Moloch: Lead & Rhythm Guitars
• Al'Hazred: Bass, Backing Vocals
• Proscriptor: Drums, Percussion