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Haarlem (NL) – Thorndale, the Netherlands based stoner/doom metal powerhouse, Thorndale, is thrilled to announce the September 12release of their sophomore album, Spiritual Chains. A music video for the album’s first single, “Veins of the Phoenix“, is available at youtu.be/jQvSLVMMjv8.

“Veins of the Phoenix” is also available on Bandcamp. The single will be available on all other digital platforms soon.

This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band’s evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to their lineup.

Pre-order:

thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chains

Line-Up:

Gustavo Valderrama – Vocals
Peter Shannon – Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger – Guitars
Zigor Munoz – Bass

Guest musician: Rob Stone – Drums

Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.

Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale’s commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track “Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studiosin Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).

Track Listing:

1 – Veins of the Phoenix
2 – Battles Fought in Vain
3 – Gods of Pain
4 – Twenty Thousand Souls
5 – Spiritual Chains
6 – Exiles and Masters

Album Credits:

Cover Art – Costin Chioreanu.

Jeff Henson – guest guitar on “Exiles and Masters”.

All music by Thorndale.

All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.

Produced by Thorndale.

Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.

Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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