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Triptykon Reveals New EP, "Shatter," Details

Band Photo: Celtic Frost (?)

TRIPTYKON, the group formed by former Hellhammer/Celtic Frost singer, guitarist, and main songwriter Tom Gabriel Warrior, is to follow its highly acclaimed debut album "Eparistera Daimones" with the release of "Shatter," an all-new 5-track EP, on October 25 (Europe) and 26 (North America), 2010. At a playing time of approximately 28 minutes, Shatter will consist almost entirely of previously unreleased music. The EP's track listing is as follows:

1. "Shatter"
2. "I Am The Twilight"
3. "Crucifixus"

Recorded during the Eparistera Daimones album sessions in 2009. “Crucifixus” appears in a newly mixed and mastered version.

4. "Circle Of The Tyrants" (Live)
5. "Dethroned Emperor" (Live)

Cover versions of Celtic Frost songs, recorded live during TRIPTYKON's headliner performance at the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, The Netherlands, on April 16, 2010. "Dethroned Emperor" features guest lead vocals by Nocturno Culto of Darkthrone/Sarke.

Upcoming Triptykon Live Shows in Europe are as follows:

August 14, 2010 Oulu, Finland / Jalometalli Festival
August 19, 2010 Dinkelsbühl, Germany / Summer Breeze Open Air Festival
August 28, 2010 Bergen, Norway / Hole In The Sky Festival
September 17, 2010 Lausanne, Switzerland - The Romandie
October 3, 2010 Athens, Greece - Kyttaro Live + Anaal Nathrakh & Alcest

Triptykon "Weltenbrand" North American Tour with 1349 and Yazuka:

October 6, 2010 New York, New York - Gramercy Theatre
October 7, 2010 Cambridge, Massachusetts - The Middle East Downstairs
October 8, 2010 Baltimore, Maryland - Otto Bar
October 9, 2010 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Polaris
October 10, 2010 Montréal, Quebec - Les Foufounes Électriques
October 11, 2010 Toronto, Ontario - Opera House
October 13, 2010 Cleveland, Ohio - Grog Shop
October 14, 2010 Millvale, Pennsylvania - Mr. Smalls Theatre
October 15, 2010 Detroit, Michigan - Majestic Theatre
October 16, 2010 Chicago, Illinois - Bottom Lounge
October 17, 2010 Saint Paul, Minnesota - Station 4
October 19, 2010 Denver, Colorado - The Marquis Theatre
October 21, 2010 Seattle, Washington - El Corazon
October 22, 2010 Portland, Oregon - Hawthorne Theater
October 23, 2010 San Francisco, California - Slims
October 24, 2010 Los Angeles, California - El Rey Theatre
October 25, 2010 Tucson, Arizona - The Rock
October 27, 2010 Tulsa, Oklahoma - The Marquee
October 28, 2010 Fort Worth, Texas - Ridglea Theatre
October 29, 2010 Austin, Texas - Emo's Outside
October 30, 2010 Houston, Texas - The Warsaw