Alastor -Onwards & Downwards - LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 The Killer In My Skull

1.2 Dead Things In Jars

1.3 Death Cult

1.4 Nightmare Trip

1.5 Pipsvängen

1.6 Onwards And Downwards

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Onwards And Downwards by Alastor, released 2 July 2021, includes the following tracks: "Death Cult", "Pipsvangen" and more. This version of Onwards And Downwards comes as a 1xLP. The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -

Excelsior! It's the hail of yore that one should go ever onward and upward. And so, fittingly Onwards And Downwards is the occultist Swedish band Alastor's clever call to arms... and also a reflection of the collective dark state of mind these days. "If our last album Slave To The Grave were about death, this record is more about madness," says guitarist Hampus Sandell. "You can look at the whole record as one person's gradual slip into insanity. An ongoing nightmare without end. It also sums up the state of the world around us as this year has clearly shown."Alastor is heavy doom rock for the wicked and depraved. Drenched in heavy, distorted darkness and steeped in occult horror that will make one's skin crawl and ears cry sweet tears of blood, the band is revitalized in 2021 with meticulously crafted songs and new drummer Jim Nordström bringing a hard-hitting and precise energy. "It's a more focused record but at the same time it's more personal and naked. More raw emotion and pain," Hampus says. The band recorded the album with the help of Joona Hassinen of Studio Underjord, who has helped with mixing since their Blood On Satan's Claw EP in 2017. Christoffer Karlsson of The Dahmers also assisted with overdubs and encouraged the band to demo the material early on, aiding in the album's more deliberate and tighter feel.

Comes with download paper slip & lyrics insert. Vinyl editions limited to 1000 copies: 100 Metallic gold w/ high black melt [This]

"Onwards & Downwards" is the latest LP from Swedish doom rockers Alastor, released by Riding Easy Records. This album delivers a heavy blend of fuzz-laden riffs, haunting vocals, and atmospheric soundscapes that transport listeners into a world of dark psychedelia and crushing heaviness. With tracks that ebb between slow-burning intensity and explosive climaxes, "Onwards & Downwards" showcases Alastor's mastery in crafting immersive sonic journeys. The band has steadily built a reputation within the international stoner/doom scene with previous acclaimed releases like "Slave to the Grave," earning praise for their raw energy and hypnotic songwriting. Alastor hails from Sweden and has become known for their unique fusion of classic doom influences with modern psychedelic touches. Their music often explores themes of existential dread, mysticism, and inner turmoil?qualities that have resonated deeply with fans worldwide. Riding Easy Records is an independent label renowned for championing underground heavy music genres such as stoner rock, doom metal, psych rock, and more. Based in California, Riding Easy has helped launch numerous influential acts onto the global stage through its commitment to high-quality vinyl pressings and carefully curated artist rosters.

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EZRDR129W

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