Description

**Trismegistus**, which means “thrice great,” refers to Hermes’ third incarnation in the Ptolemaic tradition. Renowned as a conveyer of ancient wisdom and a practitioner of arcane alchemy, he symbolizes the synthesis of knowledge across time.

 

#### Album Overview

 

This album serves as an anthology, featuring a compilation of tracks revisiting the band’s origins and development.

The first three songs—**”Akashic Oversoul,” “Transit To Ether,”** and **”In Corporeal Gnosis”**—were originally recorded as an EP in 2002 at **Oblivion Studios** by the original band members, **Matt Sylvester** and **Andy Sylvester**, along with session guitarist **Kevin Fitch**.

After the departure of Jason Weir in 2001, Andy took on guitar, bass, and vocal duties while Matt handled drums and lyrics.

 

In addition to the core tracks, the album includes **six bonus tracks** that enhance the listening experience:

 

– **”Tapping The Vein”** (from the 1998 *Sojourns Through The Septiac* recording session)

– **”Nature of Descent”** and **”Theory Of Apocalypse”** (from a demo recorded at Oblivion Studios in 1996)

– **”Encoffination”** (originally from the 1992 *The Shades Below* session, previously released by King Fowley’s *With Your Teeth Records* on *Midnight Offerings* compilation CD)

– Live tracks: **”Channeling The Dead”** and **”Underground Civilization”** recorded at the legendary **Club Asylum** in Washington, D.C., in 1996.

 

#### Track Listing

 

1. Akashic Oversoul

2. Transit To Ether

3. In Corporeal Gnosis

4. Tapping The Vein (Bonus Track)

5. Nature Of Descent (Bonus Track)

6. Theory Of Apocalypse (Bonus Track)

7. Encoffination (Bonus Track)

8. Channeling The Dead (Live) (Bonus Track)

9. Underground Civilization (Live) (Bonus Track)

 

This album not only pays homage to the band’s past but also bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary music, reflecting the mystical essence of its themes.