Cloak of Altering is a black metal musical project founded by Dutch multi-instrumentalist and composer Maurice "Mories" de Jong in 2010. The project was a continuation of his Ophiuchus project which began in the late nineties. Compared to de Jong's other projects, synthesizers and electronic music play a larger role in the compositions of Cloak of Altering. Seven full-length albums have been released: The Night Comes Illuminated With Death (2011), Ancient Paths Through Timeless Voids (2012), Plague Beasts (2014), Manifestation (2015), I Reached for the Light that Drowned in Your Mouth (2017), Zero Devil (2018) and Sheathed Swords Drip with Poisonous Honey (2021).[1]

Cloak of Altering
OriginDrachten, Friesland, Netherlands
GenresBlack metal, avant-garde metal
Years active2010–present
LabelsCrucial Blast
MembersMaurice de Jong
Websitewww.devotionalhymns.com/cloak%20of%20altering.html

History

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Cloak of Altering serves to continue of the Ophiuchus project of the late nineties. The project debuted with The Night Comes Illuminated With Death in 2011.[2][3] The second album Ancient Paths Through Timeless Voids was released in 2012.[4] The third album Plague Beasts was released in 2014.[5][6] The fourth album Manifestation was released in 2015.[7] The fifth album I Reached for the Light that Drowned in Your Mouth was released in 2017.

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References

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  1. ^ "Cloak of Altering". Allmusic. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  2. ^ Perescis, Martin (November 2011). "Cloak of Altering - The Night Comes Illuminated With Death". Lords of Metal. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  3. ^ Nunziata, Francesco (November 28, 2011). "Cloak of Altering: The Night Comes Illuminated With Death" (in Italian). Onda Rock. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  4. ^ Nunziata, Francesco (November 12, 2012). "Cloak of Altering: Ancient Paths Through Timeless Voids" (in Italian). Onda Rock. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  5. ^ Perescis, Martin (June 2014). "Cloak Of Altering - Plague Beasts". Lords of Metal. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  6. ^ Nunziata, Francesco (May 21, 2014). "Cloak of Altering: Plague Beasts" (in Italian). Onda Rock. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  7. ^ Perescis, Martin (December 2015). "Cloak Of Altering - Manifestation". Lords of Metal. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
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