ATARAXIA Summon Shamanic Spirits of the North in New Single “Alabaster”
New album “Sylfaera the Fair” completes the epic trilogy begun with “Pomegranate” and “Centaurea”
New music features glossolalia (invented language) and weaves together elements of nordic, dark and ritual folk
30th studio album to be released on 21 May 2026 via The Circle Music in Digi CD, limited marbled transparent turquoise & black LP and a limited Deluxe Black Box. Pre-orders available
As the release of their landmark 30th studio album draws near, Ataraxia have unveiled the next chapter of their latest odyssey. The new single and video, “Alabaster”, moves away from the Mediterranean rites of the previous single towards the frost-laden peaks of the North.
Taken from the upcoming album Sylfaera the Fair, the final installment of a trilogy that began with “Pomegranate” and “Centaurea”, “Alabaster” introduces a warrior-shaman into the band’s unfolding mythos.
Watch the video for “Alabaster”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJgsL7HnOoU
Stream the track: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/Alabaster
In the world of “Sylfaera the Fair”, “Alabaster” is a free spirit and a shaman deeply entwined with the wolf species. He roams the snow-capped Northern mountains, a formidable warrior who balances the disciplined grace of martial arts with the raw, savage power of the wilderness.
As a member of the Fellowship of the 9, “Alabaster” embodies the sacred masculine. He is a body-shifter, moving between the forms of man and wolf, his identity defined by the pale hue of his skin and fur. He is the first to arrive at the ritual grounds of Loona under the light of the full moon, acting as the vanguard who opens portals through arcane formulas.
The band comments on the track’s significance: “Alabaster acts as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual. On the night in Loona, he longs to reunite with his group soul, moving not as an individual, but as a single spiritual entity guided by powerful instinct. He knows the shadows, the tracks, and the smells of the wild. He represents that primal, intuitive force that exists within the sacred masculine.”
The track features the evocative vocals of Francesca Nicoli, set against the music that includes bouzouki, electric guitar, and ritualistic programming by Vittorio Vandelli, and keyboards of Giovanni Pagliari. The haunting uilleann pipes of guest musician Gregorio Bellodi further elevate the arrangement. Wampyrion directed the accompanying video.
Sylfaera the Fair will be available from 21 May 2026 in three distinct physical formats via The Circle Music. Options include a high-quality Digi CD, a Turquoise LP limited to 400 copies, and a Deluxe Black Box embossed in silver, limited to only 100 copies. The box set features exclusive silver vinyl, a “Travelling Stone” ritual artifact, a 16-page booklet, and a personal message from the band.
DIGITAL PRE-SAVE: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/SylfaeraTheFair
Ataraxia previously released the singles “Sylfaera” and “Llawara”.
Sylfaera the Fair – Tracklist:
1. Alabaster
2. Breanwinn
3. Alqua
4. Sylfaera
5. Silvertine
6. Loona
7. Llawarra
8. Muirreann (CD Bonus Track)
9. Ojos Sagrados
10. Crowea
Ataraxia online:
Website: http://www.ataraxia.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtaraxiaFB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atarassxia
Spotify: https://artists.spotify.com/c/artist/5wRrRxmJnNTnieaNKAzTZI/profile/overview
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/music_from_ataraxia/
The Circle Music online:
Website: https://thecirclemusic.gr/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
Source: 3nation
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