WITHERSCAPE · The Northern Sanctuary | BLACK LP+CD

Black vinyl in gatefold cover with album on CD and poster. 180g vinyl.

Background information about 'The Northern Sanctuary'

WITHERSCAPE deliver a masterclass in progressive death metal with The Northern Sanctuary, an album that grabs you by the throat from the very first riff and never lets go. The follow-up to their acclaimed debut The Inheritance sees the Danish quintet refining their sound into something even more devastating and intricate. Vocalist Paul Adrian Kuhr roars with genuine fury while the rhythm section – anchored by bassist Scott Lee Jensen and drummer Morten Løwe Sørensen – shifts effortlessly between crushing grooves and technical wizardry. Guitarists Martin Hammer and Jesper T. B. Grønkjær weave tapestries of melody and aggression that recall the golden era of the genre while pushing forward into fresh territory. The title track is a 13-minute epic that showcases everything this band does best: atmospheric passages, neck-snapping tempo changes, and a sense of narrative that makes every second count. Tracks like "God Of Ruin" and "The Examiner" hit with surgical precision, while "Vila I Frid" closes the album on a haunting, almost beautiful note that lingers long after the needle lifts. This is progressive metal that actually progresses – no wankery, no filler, just pure, passionate musicianship from a band at the peak of their powers.

For fans of:
Opeth, Insomnium, Be'lakor, Ne Obliviscaris

Track listing

A1. Wake Of Infinity
A2. In The Eyes Of Idols
A3. Rapture Ballet
A4. The Examiner
A5. Marionette
B6. Divinity
B7. God Of Ruin
B8. The Northern Sanctuary
B9. Vila I Frid

CD:

1. Wake Of Infinity
2. In The Eyes Of Idols
3. Rapture Ballet
4. The Examiner
5. Marionette
6. Divinity
7. God Of Ruin
8. The Northern Sanctuary
9. Vila I Frid

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com