Of The Sun + Moon SACRED BLADE

Well, here it finally comes - the slap in the face of all those disbelieving Thomasses (or whatever their name might be) and all of those big mouthed smart-asses and kill-joys of (Germany's) metal scene.

The release of this CD had been anounced for years, and now I hold the precious silver disc in my very hands. "Of The Sun + Moon" is a reward for everybody who did not loose their faith in Jeff Ulmer and his lifework project SACRED BLADE.

The album had been recorded about 13 years ago with analog technique and was now digitally remastered with rigorous attention to detail, and the result fullfills any dream. The genious cover artwork itself would be reason enough to purchase the record. All of the songs are on the highest musical level with a crunchy and fresh killer sound which will blow your speakers nowadays as well as in ten years.

Especially the calm, Pink Floydish instrumental "To Lunar Windz..." gained profit from the digital remastering, but the 8-minute super-song "Moon", this record's overwhelming crowning achievement, even more. There are no words in this world to do justice to this wonderful piece of music, therefore I avoid trying, well aware of my inevitable defeat.

I know you usually won't listen to me, but this time you should be prepared to overcome your usual doubts, cross the sill of miserliness and go for this masterpiece of progressive (metal-) music. The limited edition CD (2000 copies) is sold exclusively via the SACRED BLADE website "Moonwatch Command Module" for the price of 25 US$ incl. P&P.

Please don't be scared off by the price which seems to be very high at the first glance - this album is really worth every single Cent, and will cost you only little more than the terrible bootleg "Seven Moons Of Xercez" which was released some years ago. This amateurish, made up CD had the worst sound quality you could ever think about; despite its impudent price it was sold successfully. Even I couldn't resist, and squandered 40.00 DM (about US $ 22) in buying it.

Now you've got the unique occasion to purchase this classic as a regular CD release. Do not hesitate any longer and send your money to the Canadian woods - you won't regret it. "Of The Sun + Moon" is presented to you dressed up with a brilliant new sound and will take you to exciting and unknown galaxies.

Finally I recommend visiting SACRED BLADE's website where you will find loads of information. You will learn there about the bands previous releases as well as about the making of the most wonderful coverartwork and the forthcoming SACRED BLADE projects. Those who haven't heard their music so far can check out some soundfiles. Furthermore, there's the online edition of the magazine "Sacred Blade Moonwatch Commandscript". And of course you will find the details about ordering the limited edition "Of The Sun + Moon" CD.

Website: http://www.othyrworld.com/sacred_blade/

Jeff Ulmer/Moonwatch Command Module
PO Box 1856, Grand Forks, BC, Canada V0H 1H0

(Of The Sun + Moon - SACRED BLADE)

Thilo