Various Artists - Tliltic Tlapoyauak - 2CD SET

Evoking the camaraderie of black metal collectives like France’s Les Legions Noires and Russia’s Blazebirth Hall, The Black Twilight Circle is a faction of like-minded individuals located in Southern California who practice black metal ethos with a proud emphasis on their Hispanic culture. Instead of focusing on Nordic traditions, their inspiration stems from a deep connection to their native Mexican and Aztec roots, pulling the genre away from frostbitten stereotypes, and generating their own form of esotericism far removed from the fjords of Europe and into sweltering heat of South America jungles.

By 2011 the Black Twilight Circle had established notoriety in the black metal underground, a reputation gained by both a purveying air of mystery and a growing catalog of exceptional records.

Translating to “Black Twilight”, Tliltic Tlapoyauak was designed to debut the Black Twilight Circle’s newest bands, and reveal the current state of its veteran groups. In a 2013 interview with Noisey, BTC founder Eduardo “Volahn” Ramirez stated, “Tliltic Tlapoyauak took a long time to record, we put immense time into all aspects of the release. I consider Tliltic Tlapoyauak to be our greatest accomplishment to date.” Without a doubt he is correct, and the compilation is easily the Black Twilight Circle’s most ambitious piece of work yet. Like its predecessor Worship Black Twilight, the record features one track by every band currently active within the BTC’s ranks, culminating in a two-hour long journey through the many minds that make up this enigmatic entity.

Track listing

1. Kuxan Suum - Tzolk'in

2. Cempopoloah - En El Ombligo De La Luna...

3. Blue Hummingbird On The Left - Storm

4. The Haunting Presence - Dead Souls Scream

5. In Lakech Ala Kin - Ometeotl

6. Muknal - Bringers Of Filth

7. Dolorvotre - Upward Spiraling

8. Tukaaria - Nekaroa

9. Kampilan - Battle Of Mactan

10. Volahn - Yaxche

11. Kallathon - Universe Of Constant Ages And In The Mist Of Eternity

12. Shataan - Born To The Earth, Return Through The Body

13. Blood Play - Screams Transcends

14. Acualli - Rites Of Mockery

15. Arizmenda - Rites Of Deconsecration

16. Axeman - Ride Into The Night