HOUSE OF MYTHOLOGY
Date of release: May 01 2026
Italian jazz metal trio Zu return with Ferrum Sidereum, an instrumental double album that continues their tradition of freely blending genres to fit their musical intentions. Their music combines the complexity of progressive rock, the grit of industrial, the precision of metal, the energy of punk, and the intelligence of jazz. The result is a sonic journey that is as cerebral as it is visceral, defying easy categorisation while remaining unmistakably Zu. Ferrum Sidereum, which translates from Latin as iron of (or from) the stars refers to meteoric ore, which had a deep spiritual significance in ancient times and is contained in such artifacts as Egyptian ritual objects with Tutankhamuns meteoric iron dagger as the best known example or in some Tibetan Phurpa blades. Iron coming from the stars forms the elemental base that shapes Zus otherworldly narrative on this album. The trio spent over a year refining this proliferating 80-minute epic through relentless rehearsals and live studio recordings in the city of Bologna. It soon emerged that the tracks had to be epic and needed space to live and breathe, meaning they would not conform to todays algorithm-driven norms. The last piece of the musical puzzle fell into place when three-time Grammy-winning sound engineer Marc Urselli expressed interest in recording and potentially producing Zus next album through a mutual friend. This opportunity immediately caught the bands attention, as they had never worked with a producer and recognized the need for someone capable of guiding them to create an 80-minute album. Band and producer balanced raw intensity with refined production tweaks and textures. The result is a contemporary, rich, and immersive sound that defines Ferrum Sidereum. Zu were founded in 1999 and already released their debut full-length Bromio the same year. Their collaboration with iconic FAITH NO MORE and MR. BUNGLE frontman Mike Patton on their 2009 album Carboniferous made a significant impact and raised the Italians status. Through a spontaneous and organic creative process, Zu forged a fresh and innovative sound that seamlessly intertwines many layers of the Italian trios musical heritage, drawing from progressive rock, metal, and industrial genres. Ferrum Sidereum beckons to discover a new musical universe!
Vinyl release of ZU - Ferrum Sidereum. Released through HOUSE OF MYTHOLOGY and available on LP.
(5689164)
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Cat No: HOM037LPC2
Barcode: 884388896253
Packaging: LP (100g)
| SKU | 5689164 |
| Barcode # | 884388896253 |
| Artist | ZU |
| Artist/Author | ZU |
| Shipping weight | 0.6490kg |
| Format | LP (100g) |
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