Epta Astera

SALIGIA is now available for download in lossless format. You can head over to the Music page for the links, or just download them here (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,Part 4, Part 5, Part 6).

No, that’s not SALIGIA: The Movie, despite it being six parts. I know there’s no good reason for it to be 558 MB, but oddly enough the compressor doesn’t want to give me a good compression ratio on any of the songs but Ira. If anyone wants to re-FLAC these with better compression, I’d be much obliged and will update the links accordingly.

UPDATE: Problem solved. SALIGIA-FLAC is now available in 2 RARs weighing in at a total of 333 MB. You can use these links to download it (Part 1 | Part 2).

Also, high-resolution artwork for SALIGIA is now available on the Downloads page. Enjoy!

Since there seems to be speculation around the internet, I figure I’ll briefly clarify my own beliefs.

I am a Christian. That comes through in the lyrical themes, but Epta Astera is not an explicitly evangelistic tool. Though that has its place, I think the efforts of Christians to penetrate secular markets has for the most part just led to more cultural balkanization. For example, the Christian Metal scene that is separate both from the wider metal culture and wider Christian culture. I just like to make music, knowing that God will be glorified as he chooses to be, and aiming to be a part of that as a vessel of mercy, not a vessel of wrath.

As for the particulars of my beliefs, though I enjoy their music very much (obviously), I am neither Catholic nor Eastern Orthodox. I am Protestant – specifically Reformed/Calvinist. If you’re interested, you can read my thoughts on my faith here.