[Photo Credit: Gustavo Valderrama (Edited By: Gonzalo Restrepo)]

THORNDALE, the Netherlands-based stoner/doom metal powerhouse, is thrilled to announce the September 12 release of their sophomore album, Spiritual Chains. A music video for the album’s first single, ‘Veins Of The Phoenix’, is available HERE

This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band’s evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to their lineup.

Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers Of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.

Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to THORNDALE’s commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track ‘Exiles And Masters’. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).

“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene.” – Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)

Pre-Order at Bandcamp [thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chains]

Spiritual Chains Track Listing:
1 – Veins Of The Phoenix
2 – Battles Fought In Vain
3 – Gods Of Pain
4 – Twenty Thousand Souls
5 – Spiritual Chains
6 – Exiles And Masters

THORNDALE is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers Of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).

THORNDALE Online:
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