HEAVY TEMPLE · Lupi Amoris | MAGENTA LP

Magent vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Lupi Amoris'

Heavy Temple absolutely crushes it with their debut full-length "Lupi Amoris", delivering what feels like a true landmark in modern heavy music. This Philadelphia trio has crafted something that's both brutally heavy and surprisingly sophisticated - imagine the progressive sensibilities of Baroness meeting the crushing weight of Fu Manchu, but with an adventurous spirit that's entirely their own. The band's evolution from their 2012 winter solstice formation to this powerhouse release shows just how much they've grown, moving beyond their playful beginnings (complete with stage names like High Priestess Nighthawk, Rattlesnake, and Bearadactyl) into something genuinely profound.

What makes "Lupi Amoris" (Latin for "Wolves of Love") so compelling is how Heavy Temple manages to balance crushing stoner doom with genuine literary depth. Frontwoman High Priestess Nighthawk brings a fierce feminine energy that transforms traditional metal tropes, creating a narrative that reimagines Red Riding Hood as an empowered figure breaking free from expectations. The album takes listeners on a journey through vast landscapes and dark forests, with tracks like "The Wolf" and "Isabella (with Unrelenting Fangs)" showcasing the band's ability to craft both devastating riffs and meaningful storytelling. Their impressive live reputation, built through tours with Ruby The Hatchet, Mothership, and Corrosion Of Conformity, translates perfectly to this recorded format.

For fans of: Baroness, Fu Manchu, Ruby The Hatchet, Royal Thunder and Mothership

Track listing

A1. A Desert through the Trees
A2. The Wolf
A3. The Maiden
B4. Isabella (with Unrelenting Fangs)
B5. Howling of a Prothalamion

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