Aeon Gods – King Of Gods

Aeon Gods
King Of Gods
Label: Scarlet Records
Out: November 22^nd, 2024
Playing time: 46:51

Born from the ashes of Aeternitas.

This can be read on the pages of the Encyclopaedia Metallum. And yes, it was a huge loss for the Metal scene when the Symphonic Metal band Aeternitas disbanded in 2022. But the two masterminds Anja and Alex Hunziger from Lübeck did not remain idle. The result is Aeon Gods. Instead of Symphonic Metal, the listener can now expect Power Metal. Of course with the addition ‘’Symphonic‘’. Alex Hunziger has hung up his guitar and is now obviously focussing exclusively on vocals. Two new guitarists and one drummer have been found. Nominally there is no bass player at the moment. The first sign of life was the single ‘The Beginning’, which did not make it onto the debut album ‘King Of Gods’. As did the second single ‘Ereshkigal’ (February 2024). The first album single is therefore dated 16 September (‘Aeon Gods’). The album itself will be released in November this year.

The musicians seem to want to honour their band name right from the start. Three ‘god songs’ introduce the album. The first is ‘Sun-God’. Without preamble, the drums and guitars hit hard. We have known Alex Hunziger’s voice since ‘Haunted Minds’. But now there is hardly any symphonic bombast. Instead, it’s hard, fast Power Metal. Only a few epic choruses are reminiscent of earlier times. ‘King Of Gods’ is a little more symphonic, at least at the beginning with the organ introduction. But that’s not the sound that Aeon Gods prefer. Here, too, there is Melodic Power Metal enriched with epic choruses. ‘Aeon Gods’ is the third in the group of songs with “God” in the title. The epic introduction is provided by choruses. Rhythmic riffs are heard later on, but they are nowhere near as fast. An epic mid-tempo song, despite the frequently heard double bass. ‘Babylon Burning’ suggests that the city was destroyed by a conflagration. But the building of the tower was ended by divine intervention. Whatever the case, majestic riffs introduce the song, before the band kicks off again. Keyboard tapestries and choruses provide plenty of epicness here. This is followed by the trilogy ‘The Flood’. But we’re probably not talking about the biblical deluge here. ‘Enlil’s Command’ is probably more about a Sumerian god, the ‘Lord Wind’ (English translation). After a fast start, it becomes quieter in places during the vocals. Double bass and guitar hooks dominate here. It’s a similar story with ‘Nintu’s Lament’. Nintu – ‘the mistress of the wasteland’, ‘the mother of the gods’ – also comes from ancient Babylonian mythology. The song itself is a contemplative piano ballad, at least at the beginning. Later, a lot of instrumental power is added, underpinned by keyboard tapestries. And ‘Enki’s Grace’ is also borrowed from Sumerian mythology – ‘The god of life-giving moisture’. Manowar memory riffs and choruses can be heard. A great Power Metal anthem. ‘The Descent’ starts more calmly and with a lot of orchestral (synth) bombast. The epicness remains later when the song slides into fast Power Metal. Many choruses can be heard. But there is also a very skilful guitar solo. We stay in Babylonian mythology with ‘Monsters Of Tiamat’. The ‘goddess of salt water’ is the subject of this combative Power Metal anthem. ‘Tablet Of Destinies’ takes us to the council of the gods, where the lord of the cosmos was appointed. The drums gallop forward here, accompanied time and again by orchestral bombast.

Of course, I can’t resist comparing Aeon Gods with Aeternitas. I think that what was already hinted at on ‘Haunted Minds’ is consistently realised on ‘King Of Gods’. We hear very well-made Epic Power Metal. With a fat sound. Producer Sebastian ‘Seeb’ Levermann (Orden Ogan) has done a great job. Aeon Gods have produced a convincing debut album. What I like less are the more or less meaningful artist names and the somewhat cheesy-looking outfits of the musicians.

Aeon Gods – Aeon Gods: https://youtu.be/JtNHMrGg2vI?si=lU-r03usJlk7DEh2

Lineup:

Alex “Sol’Ra-tu” Hunzinger – Vocals
Anja “Su’en -Chel” Hunzinger – Keyboards
Nino “En-Atum” Helfrich – Guitar
Robert “Abzu’Kean” Altenbach – Guitar
Elias “Iš’Taru” Knorr – Drums

Track list:

• Sun-God
• King Of Gods
• Aeon Gods
• Babylon Burning
• Enlil’s Command (The Flood pt. I)
• Nintu’s Lament (The Flood pt. II)
• Enki’s Grace (The Flood pt. III)
• The Descent
• Monsters Of Tiamat
• Tablet Of Destinies