The soundtrack to 's new perfume Deified has arrived. The cologne, made in conjunction with Italian company XXerjoff, is the follow-up to Iommi's 2021 perfume , and was . “ is a heavier, more medieval track than ," says the maestro.
"We’ve added voices and beefed up the overall sound." The promotional blurb accompanying the release is more effusive, describing Iommi's new composition as "a heavy and mysterious masterpiece that, like the scent, possesses the mind in a dark and decadent vortex of mystery and wonder. "With a heavy and hard riff throughout the track, Iommi sparks incredible heights with the intricate and mystifying bridge which leads to haunting voices, drawing the whole composition to a climatic close.
" was produced by Iommi and longstanding collaborator Mike Exeter. The bass was provided by Laurence Cottle – who played on Sabbath's 1989 album while Feeder drummer Karl Brazil sat behind the kit. Ben Andrew was responsible for the orchestration.
Meanwhile, Deified (the scent) is described as "a combination of forces that play on the palindromic nature of sound, scent and sensorial sequences." “Created on a duality of leather and spice, Deified plays in a loop with no beginning and no end, accompanying the wearer with its omnipresent aura. Authentic and warm accents of saffron meet powdery and leathery facets that dance with the delicate touch of gourmand freshness.
Cinnamon exalts spicier notes, complemented by gentle rose at the heart. Sign up below to g.