MORS CERTA

The first Album out now!

SUMEN Mors Certa Album

The lyrical concept:
The lyrics of "Mors Certa" tell stories of events and rulers of the Roman Empire. We deliberately chose the theme Roman Empire because we are fascinated by how this empire changed the world. We promise you an epic and rousing journey through the time of the Imperium Romanum.

Release-Date:
04/21/2023

Formats:
CD, Tape, Digital

Tracklist:
01. Prologus 01:56
02. Mors Certa 03:59
03. Furia 03:35
04. Gladiators 03:21
05. Divus Iulius 05:38
06. The Burning of Rome 04:10
07. Scream of the Volcano 03:50
08. In hoc signo vinces 07:22
09. Damnatio Memoriae 04:54
10. The Downfall of Rome 08:15

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Gladiators

New video out 2023/06/09!

SUMEN Video Gladiators

The lyrical concept:
Gladiators in the Roman Empire were skilled fighters who entertained audiences in grand arenas. Trained in combat, they battled one another or wild animals, showcasing bravery and skill. Gladiatorial contests were popular spectacles that captivated the masses, serving as a reflection of Roman society's values and power. These brutal contests often had life-or-death outcomes, as gladiators fought for survival and glory in front of cheering crowds.

The production:
Music by Felipe Gruber
Lyrics by Michael Schulze
Arrangement by Felipe Gruber / Michael Schulze
Guitar performed & recorded by Felipe Gruber
Vocals recorded & performed by Chris Bone
Fretless Bass recorded & performed by Ben Kettner
Drums programmed by Felipe Gruber
Mixed by Michael Schulze / Tom Fountainhead
Mastered by Tom Fountainhead
Produced by Michael Schulze
Lyric Video by Drainhope

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The Burning of Rome

SUMEN Video The Burning of Rome

The lyrical concept:
In 64 A.D. a devastating fire destroys Rome. Emperor Nero himself is said to have set the fire and, enraptured by the sight of the flames, recited his ballad of the burning of Troy. However this claim is diputed by many historians,who point out that there is no solid evidence to support it. Some historians belive the fire was an accident, while others think it may have been set by Nero´s enemies to descredit him. Regardless of the cause, the fire was a major disaster that had a lasting impact on the city an its people.

The production:
Music by Felipe Gruber
Lyrics by Michael Schulze
Arrangement by Felipe Gruber / Michael Schulze
Guitar performed & recorded by Felipe Gruber
Vocals recorded & performed by Chris Bone
Fretless Bass recorded & performed by Ben Kettner
Drums programmed by Felipe Gruber
Mixed by Michael Schulze / Tom Fountainhead
Mastered by Tom Fountainhead
Produced by Michael Schulze
Lyric Video by Absynthemoon

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Mors Certa

SUMEN Video Mors Certa

The lyrical concept:
The Latin inscription "Mors certa, hora incerta" is occasionally found on clocks, but also on grave monuments. It translates as "Death is certain, the hour uncertain." The song is about mortality, which sooner or later catches up with everyone, whether human or Roman Empire.

The production:
Music by Felipe Gruber
Lyrics by Michael Schulze
Arrangement by Felipe Gruber / Michael Schulze
Guitar performed & recorded by Felipe Gruber
Vocals recorded & performed by Chris Bone
Fretless Bass recorded & performed by Ben Kettner
Drums programmed by Felipe Gruber
Mixed by Michael Schulze / Tom Fountainhead
Mastered by Tom Fountainhead
Produced by Michael Schulze
Visualizer Video by Seam@sarrowarseam

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Furia

SUMEN Video Furia

The lyrical concept:
Valeria Messalina, the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius, was considered greedy, cruel and dissolute. Numerous high-ranking disagreeable persons fell victim to her intrigues. She is also described as a nymphomaniac. Messalina is said to have served in a brothel and to have opened a private brothel in the palace herself. After a plot against her husband was uncovered, she was executed in 48 A.D.

The production:
Music by Felipe Gruber / Michael Schulze
Lyrics by Michael Schulze
Arrangement by Felipe Gruber / Michael Schulze
Guitar performed & recorded by Felipe Gruber
Vocals recorded & performed by Chris Bone
Fretless Bass recorded & performed by Ben Kettner
Drums programmed by Felipe Gruber / Michael Schulze Mixed by Michael Schulze / Tom Fountainhead
Mastered by Tom Fountainhead
Produced by Michael Schulze
Lyric-Video by Absynthemoon

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SUMEN is a Death Metal project I founded in 2020. My name is Michael Schulze and I´m a drummer from Berlin, Germany. Due to family and professional reasons I am not able to do rehearsals regularly or to play concerts. But I wanted to create Death Metal Music! So the idea of SUMEN was born.

The aim of SUMEN is to write, record and release songs. Untill now, I ordered the other musicians to record it through Fiverr, which meant that I had to pay for their performances. But this is not an option for the future! I am looking for musicians from all over the world who want to join SUMEN.

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Your age, gender or place of residence are not important for participation! You are an avid metalhead and you love Death Metal? You are a musician with several years of experience in playing and writing Death Metal songs? You have the possibility to record your riffs and songs professionally? Great, so don't hesitate and get in touch!

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Vocals

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Guitars

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Ben

Bass

Ben is a Bass player in Metal bands for more than 20 years. Located in Berlin, Germany.

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Michael

Drums

Founder and initiator of SUMEN. 20+ years experience in playing drums and music production. Located in Berlin, Germany.