Name: Primordial Arcana
Brand: Wolves In The Throne Room

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-08-20

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Wolves In The Throne Room

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Metal

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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.

Two decades into their journey as ritualistic black metal conjurers, WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM have emerged from the forest with Primordial Arcana, their most majestic album to date, and their first release via Relapse Records. Primordial Arcana is the band’s first completely self-contained work: In addition to composition and performance, brothers Aaron and Nathan Weaver alongside guitarist Kody Keyworth handled all aspects of recording, producing and mixing at their own Owl Lodge Studios in the woods of Washington state. The album’s title is a reference to the band’s ongoing reach back to the most ancient, archetypal energies. Leadoff track “Mountain Magick” sets the august tone with alpine guitar melodies cresting skyward in triumph. “Spirit of Lightning” returns briefly to the earthly plane as a tribute to the human connections forged in music. Meanwhile, “Primal Chasm (Gift of Fire)” is an explosion of cosmic grandeur, a symphonic rendering of the hermetic maxim As above, so below as envisioned by Keyworth. In fact, Primordial Arcana is the first WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM record in which Kody was a part of the writing process from the start, so it benefits from his background in cosmic funeral doom. Always uncompromising, Primordial Arcana sees WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM stay true to their unique vision. An album born out of the DIY ethos, Primordial Arcana proves to be the band’s most genuine and focused. One of the year’s most ambitious recordings, Primordial Arcana cements WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM’s legacy as one of US Black Metal’s most daring, unique, and quintessential bands.

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