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U.S. Traditional Heavy Metal quintet, Prehistoria, will release Cryptic Halo, their first full-length album, on February 11, 2025 via StormSpell Records. The album follows the 2022 release of debut EP, Cursed Lands.

An album teaser track is available at:

prehistoriaband.bandcamp.com/track/cryptic-halo-teaser

Prehistoria had this to say about Cryptic Halo:

“We are thrilled to announce the completion of our debut album, Cryptic Halo. This project has been a true labor of love, forged through countless hours of passion, dedication, and focused effort. Rooted in traditional heavy metal, Cryptic Halo weaves in elements of power, thrash, and black metal to create a sound that’s both classic and dynamic. Crafted by devoted fans of heavy metal, for heavy metal fans, it stands as a celebration of the genre we hold so dear. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey, and we can’t wait to share this milestone with you as we prepare for its release.”

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Band Line-Up:

Alonso “Zo” Donoso – Vocals
Shaun Cothron – Guitar
Max Otworth – Guitar
Ian Bender – Bass
Cody Johns – Drums

Track Listing:

1. Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement
2. Rise
3. Salvation Denied
4. Obsidian Gateways
5. Everlasting Legacy
6. Paradise Lost
7. Crown of the Resolute
8. Crucible of Shadows
9. Dreamchaser

BAND BIO:

Prehistoria is a traditional heavy metal band hailing from the American Midwest, combining the raw power of classic metal with influences from power, thrash, and black metal. Their sound is steeped in the genre’s roots, delivering crushing riffs and soaring melodies with a sharp, modern edge that feels both familiar and new.

Cryptic Halo Credits:

All songs (except “Futle Invocation…”) written and performed by Prehistoria.

“Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement” written and produced by Dan Wagoner.

Lyrics by Alonso Donoso.

Produced, tracked, and engineered by Dan Wagoner.

Drums recorded by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge Studios. Additional guitars recorded by Ethan Vawter. Bass recorded by Ian Bender.

Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.

Additional design by Alonso Donoso and Ian Bender.

Source: ClawHammer PR

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