In "Tribulation," Jeroenymus takes the listener on a deeper journey through the human experience, inspired by dreams and visions that inhabit both the nocturnal and waking minds. As a dreamer and observer of the world, he sees not only everyday reality but also the hallucinations of his dreams. This album is the fruit of an inner search for meaning and truth, where the banality of society passes you by and the essence of true existence is discovered within.
Each track in this powerful ode to the human experience represents a chapter in a story that fights against the blurring of norms, values, and truth. The album opens with “The Dark Illuminated”—an existential call—and then delves into the technological dehumanization of “Metaverse of Madness.” The intensely arranged metal version of “Danse Macabre” serves as theatrical centerpiece. The bombastic instrumentation in songs like "Campaign of Har-megedòn" and "Tower of Belial" reflects the sense of conflict and strife. Two confrontational tracks dissect centralized power, religious/ideological deception, and belligerence with liturgical repetition and Orwellian slogans. In "An All Pervading Light," the sonic and thematic tone shifts toward cleansing and remembrance, while the acoustic, emotional approach in "The Lost Road Found" offers an introspective conclusion.
Sonically, Tribulation combines mechanical industrial textures, aggressive metal riffs, and neoclassical orchestration with ambient and ballad-like moments. The lyrics blend English and German, rhythmic mantras, and biblical/allusive imagery to convey both mythological intensity and contemporary critiques of technology, power, and propaganda. The result is a concept album that simultaneously indicts, warns, and heals—a musical odyssey from alienation to awakening relevant to listeners who appreciate dark, intellectually charged, and emotionally resonant music. This music offers not only an escape but also a gateway to a more authentic version of oneself. Let "Tribulation" be your guide on this complex journey through struggle, discovery, and ultimately, enlightenment.
Get your digital copy from this concept album, with a lyric sheet, back and front cover. (Release date 20th February 2026)