Concrete Age
Bardo Thodol

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Soundage
Release date: 17/Jan/2025

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#468 in Heavy Metal
#5309 in Rock

Style:

Heavy Metal

Product No.:

2101270301

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 Hex

1.2 Purity

1.3 True Believer

1.4 Threads of Fate

1.5 Trite Puti

1.6 Lullaby for a Deadman

1.7 Bardo Thodol

1.8 Ridges of Suffering

1.9 Thunderland

1.10 Bezdna ot ludost

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Description:

"Bardo Thodol" is a CD release by the band Concrete Age, issued by the independent label Soundage. Musically, the album blends powerful extreme metal with atmospheric and ethnic influences, evoking the spiritual and visionary themes suggested by its title. Massive riffs, dynamic drumming, and expressive vocals are interwoven with melodic and occasionally folk-inspired passages, creating a cinematic journey that moves between aggression and contemplation. The production is focused yet organic, allowing both the heavy elements and the subtle textures to unfold in detail, making this CD an immersive listening experience from start to finish.

Concrete Age are known for combining modern metal with traditional and world-music elements, building a distinctive sound that stands out in the contemporary metal landscape. Over the years, the band has developed a reputation in the underground scene for their energetic performances and their ability to merge brutality with melody and atmosphere. Their releases have attracted attention among fans who appreciate innovative extreme metal with cultural and spiritual undertones, helping Concrete Age to establish a loyal international following and to appear on specialized metal platforms and festivals.

The CD edition of "Bardo Thodol" offers a focused, album-oriented experience that invites full-length listening. The track order is crafted to guide the listener through different emotional states, from intense, riff-driven passages to slower, introspective moments. The physical format appeals to collectors and fans who value tangible music media, artwork, and liner notes as part of the artistic whole. For listeners seeking metal that goes beyond pure aggression and explores deeper, transcendental themes, "Bardo Thodol" is a compelling and rewarding release.

Soundage is an independent label and manufacturer that specializes in metal and related genres, with a particular focus on supporting bands with a strong artistic identity. Known for carefully produced physical editions and a catalogue that covers everything from traditional to experimental metal, Soundage has built a solid reputation in niche music circles. Their releases are often appreciated by collectors for their reliable sound quality and for giving a platform to committed, often international, artists like Concrete Age, whose work might otherwise remain hidden in the underground.

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SAPCD531

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