CASTLE RAT · The Bestiary (Phoenix II Edition) | RED/BLACK/WHITE MARBLED LP

Red/black/white marbled vinyl in standard cover with insert.

Limited to 500 copies.

Background information about 'The Bestiary (Phoenix II Edition)'

Castle Rat returns with a vengeance on "The Bestiary", a thunderous opus that showcases the band's evolution into heavy music royalty. This Phoenix II Edition captures the raw essence of their mystical doom-laden soundscapes, where crushing riffs meet ethereal melodies in a perfect storm of sonic alchemy. Each track unfolds like chapters from an ancient grimoire, weaving tales of mythical creatures and forgotten realms through walls of fuzzed-out guitars and hypnotic rhythms.

The album stands as a testament to Castle Rat's ability to channel both the primitive power of classic doom and the progressive sensibilities of modern heavy music. From the opening salvos to the final crushing notes, "The Bestiary" delivers an immersive journey through landscapes both beautiful and terrifying. The production strikes that perfect balance between clarity and grit, allowing every nuance of their mystical compositions to breathe while maintaining the crushing weight that defines their sound.

For fans of:
Electric Wizard, Sleep, Monolord, Windhand, Bongripper

Track listing

A1. Phoenix I
A2. Wolf I
A3. Wizard
A4. Siren
A5. Unicorn
A6. Patch Of Moss
B1. Crystal Cave
B2. Serpent
B3. Wolf II
B4. Dragon
B5. Summoning Spell
B6. Sun Song
B7. Phoenix II

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