Name: Diadem of 12 Stars
Brand: Wolves In The Throne Room

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DIA 014 LP

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LPx2

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-06-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Revol­ver

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

655035501413

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Artist

Wolves In The Throne Room

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Artemisia

Wolves in the Throne Room is an American Atmospheric Black Metal band formed in 2003 in Olympia, Washington. The main members are brothers Aaron and Nathan Weaver. With their unique blend of atmospheric soundscapes and intense black metal, *Wolves in the Throne Room* has become a prominent force in the metal scene. Drawing inspiration from nature and spirituality, their music transports listeners to otherworldly realms. Their sound has been compared to bands such as Drudkh, Fen, and Altar Of Plagues among others.

*Wolves in the Throne Room* stands out for their ability to create a captivating atmosphere through their music. Combining raw aggression with ethereal melodies, they have crafted a distinct sonic experience that resonates with fans around the world. Their compositions often feature epic guitar riffs, powerful drumming, and haunting vocals that evoke a sense of darkness and mysticism.

Over the years, *Wolves in the Throne Room* have released several critically acclaimed albums that have solidified their position as pioneers of atmospheric black metal. Their dedication to pushing boundaries within the genre has earned them a loyal following and respect from both fans and fellow musicians alike. Whether performing live or on record, *Wolves in the Throne Room* deliver an intense and immersive musical journey that leaves a lasting impact.

Written almost exclusively in a windowless, black room over the long, dark nights of winter 2005, Diadem of 12 Stars was the first official Wolves In The Throne Room release. Re-imagining black metal as an ode to rain storms, wood smoke and the wild energies of the Pacific Northwest, Wolves In The Throne Room craft a unique melancholic atmosphere. Diadem of 12 Stars is about lunar sorcery on Cascadian mountaintops and encounters with wild spirits. In contrast to the icy, razor sharp soundscapes of their '90s Norwegian forebears, Diadem of 12 Stars is lush and ethereal, dripping with rain-soaked moss and lichen. In 2006, all but a few self-defined black metal acts avoided performing live. In contrast, Wolves In The Throne Room honed the material for Diadem of 12 Stars by touring across the country's basements and squats. It's raw analog sound, paying homage to the band's varied influences—the harsh black metal of Norwegians Ulver and Emperor, and their American counterparts Weakling and Ludicra; the monolithic heaviness of Neurosis and Swans; the sorrowful funeral doom of My Dying Bride; the mournful goth of Dead Can Dance—yet it distills these inspirations to create a sound entirely their own. Described by guitarist Nathan Weaver as "the most raw and punk" of their five full-length releases, Diadem of 12 Stars was recorded live to tape in Oakland by Tim Green. The band was joined in the studio by Jamie Myers (Hammers of Misfortune / Sabbath Assembly) and Dino Sommese (Asunder / Dystopia); every song was rendered in one or two takes and mixed without the aid of a computer. Originally released on a small DIY label and unavail- able physically for many years, the album has been carefully re-mastered by Jason Ward at Chicago Mastering Service. The band re-developed every photograph from the original negatives, creating richer, high quality prints in order to present the artwork as originally envisioned. Wolves In The Throne Room have released five studio albums, two EPs, and multiple live albums, including Two Hunters (2007), Black Cascade (2008) Celestial Lineage (2011), and Celestite (2014 — an instrumental, experimental companion to Celestial Lineage). Wolves In The Throne Room are currently working on new material (their heaviest and darkest in some time) and will tour the Eastern United States in September 2016.

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