Artist: The Mosaic Window
Title: Hemasanctum 
Label: Willowtip Records
Cat #: WT234
Release Year: 2024
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel Case

The Mosaic Window is a Los Angeles-based melodic black/death metal band, known for its concept albums and exploration of themes like life, relationships, and loss. The band is known for its non-linear storytelling and exploration of the darker side of human existence.

The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:

“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.

This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.

Track Listing:
    
1.Incantation to Summon the Unstable 
2.The Pounding of Hooves 
3.Black Bethlehem 
4.Turibulum 
5.Ash Like Anvils 
6.Night Disease 
7.Shrouded in Pain 
8.Hymn to Silence the Light