PRIMORDIAL · How It Ends | MINT MARBLED DOUBLE 2LP

Mint marbled double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Limited to 500 copies.

Background information about 'How It Ends'

Ireland's Primordial returns with their tenth full-length offering, delivering another masterclass in atmospheric pagan metal that showcases the band's evolution while staying true to their Celtic roots. "How It Ends" finds the Dublin-based quintet exploring themes of mortality, tradition, and the cyclical nature of existence with their signature blend of black metal fury and folk-tinged melancholy. The album's ten tracks weave together A.A. Nemtheanga's commanding vocals with intricate guitar work that ranges from blistering tremolo passages to haunting acoustic interludes, creating a sonic tapestry that feels both ancient and urgently contemporary.

The production on "How It Ends" strikes the perfect balance between raw intensity and polished clarity, allowing each instrument to breathe while maintaining the crushing weight that Primordial fans have come to expect. Tracks like "Ploughs to Rust, Swords to Dust" and "Call to Cernunnos" demonstrate the band's ability to craft epic compositions that build from whispered beginnings to thunderous climaxes, while maintaining the emotional depth that has made them legends in the pagan metal scene. This is Primordial at their most reflective yet ferocious, proving once again why they remain unparalleled in their field.

For fans of: Bathory, Moonsorrow, Agalloch, Drudkh and Blut Aus Nord

Track listing

A1. How It Ends
A2. Ploughs to Rust, Swords to Dust
B1. We Shall Not Serve
B2. Traidisiúnta
B3. Pilgrimage to the World's End
C1. Nothing New Under the Sun
C2. Call to Cernunnos
D1. All Against All
D2. Death Holy Death
D3. Victory Has 1000 Fathers, Defeat is an Orphan

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