Genre-fusing progressive project ANNIHILUS MUNDI has unveiled the sophomore full-length The Dead Sea Scrolls. In the 77-minute long concept album ANNIHILUS MUNDI reconceptualizes the central ideas through Hideaki Anno’s notorious 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and its subsequent 1997 film The End of Evangelion. The release also draws upon the personal lived experiences of composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant. Order The Dead Sea ScrollsHERE.
Project founder and composer Daniel Saillant comments on the new album release:
“The Dead Sea Scrolls is an album that followed me across some of the most difficult and highly transformative parts of my life. What started as just a paint-by-numbers Evangelion concept album became something far more complex, combining a story I love with reflections on the drastic changes occurring in the world around me. I deeply love what this music became and have never been prouder of anything I’ve ever created.
I hope this album finds the ears of those who’ve experienced the same social, political, and personal anxieties I have, and I hope it helps them process those feelings in the same way it helped me. Endless thanks to Noah, Chris, Davy, Andre, and Rick for helping bring this band to life.”
Vocalist Noah Magnelli shares:
“I could not be more honored to be selected as the lead voice of Annihilus Mundi. The Dead Sea Scrolls has been a huge undertaking vocally for me, and I’m incredibly proud of how it turned out. I could never thank Dan enough for trusting me, and involving me with this project.
It’s been surreal to be working alongside incredible musicians like him, as well as Davy, Chris, Andre, and Rick. Many thanks to my family and friends for always supporting and believing in me. Special thanks to our listeners, and the incredible people we’ve met along this journey. Thank you all for being here. This album is my biggest achievement as a musician, and I look forward to what the future holds.”
The Dead Sea Scrolls was produced, mixed and mastered, and engineered by Daniel Saillant at Wailing Pines Productions. The album’s artwork was created by Chris at Misanthropic Designs.
About ANNIHILUS MUNDI:
Formed in 2018, ANNIHILUS MUNDI is the creation of Daniel Saillant, blending elements of death metal, shoegaze, and progressive rock. His 2019 debut album Grief and subsequent releases have positioned him as a distinctive voice in the underground metal scene. Inspired by bands such as CYNIC, DEAFHEAVEN, and DREAM THEATER, Saillant continues to push musical boundaries, combining harsh and clean vocals, complex guitar arrangements, and introspective lyrics.
ANNIHILUS MUNDI is:
Daniel Saillant (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programming)
Live Line-up:
Noah Magnelli – Vocals
Chris Ramusiewicz – Guitar
Davy Allen – Guitar
Daniel Saillant – Bass, Vocals
Rick Lowell – Drums
Connect with ANNIHILUS MUNDI:
Bandcamp: https://annihilusmundi.bandcamp.com/music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annihilusmundi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annihilusmundi/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@annihilusmundi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annihilusmundi
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/annihilusmundi
Spotify:
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/annihilus-mundi/1492843855
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annihilusmundi
Discord: https://discord.gg/PKJDYWPrg9
The Dead Sea Scrolls Track List:
1. Second Impact (Overture)
2. Absolute Terror
3. A Hedgehog’s Dilemma
4. The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. I – “Reminiscence”
5. The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II – “Incursion”
6. Black Moon
7. King of Thorns
8. Terminal Dogma, Mvt. I – “Do you love me?”
9. Terminal Dogma, Mvt. II – “Take care of yourself.”
10. Terminal Dogma, Mvt. III – “Love is destructive.”
11. Terminal Dogma, Mvt. IV – “I need you.”
12. Silent Planet
13. Human Instrumentality