Helsinki’s doom-metal merchants Altar of Betelgeuze are ready to release their third album Echoes, the band’s first material since their critically acclaimed second full-length Among the Ruins released by Transcending Obscurity in 2017.
Comprised of seven tracks, this new effort sees Altar of Betelgeuze further refining their tight blend of deathly doom and traditional doom, yet this time there’s a clear focus on more swampy and gloomy tones in detriment of the stoner-rock vibe explored on its predecessor.
The album’s leading single “Conclusion” has premiered at Decibel Magazine, who had this to say about this new track:
“Conclusion” begins with a riff that evokes triumph and melancholy. Altar of Betelgeuze patiently adds layers with Aleksi Olkkola’s punchy drums, and a siege of distortion from guitarist Juho Kareoja. But the song truly lunges into battle when Matias Nastolin first roars from the abyss.
Armed with memorable songs and riffs, Echoes is a remarkable and perfect encapsulation of death/doom-metal merged with traditional doom elements. Due out on March 22, pre-orders are now available.
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