MAUSOLEUM GATE "Into A Dark Divinity" [12" LP, Red/White Splatter Vinyl, Gatefold]
2017 - Heavy Metal from Finland
Detailed Description
With an increased emphasis on Hammond C3 organ and keyboard interplay (courtesy of bass player Wicked Ischianus), songs such as "Condemned To Darkness" and the lurking "Apophis" augment the high-wire vocals of Varpula, who has further established himself as one of the most distinctive vocalists in traditional metal. The melody-driven "Solomon's Key" and NWOBHM-inspired "Horns" recall an era where actual songwriting would make or break a band. The graceful closing title track also offers up a new angle from MAUSOLEUM GATE, showcasing lush textures and atmospheric acoustic guitar work. A must-have for any and all traditional metal aficionados, "Into a Dark Divinity" proves MAUSOLEUM GATE are one of the scene's best new true metal torchbearers. Singular, alluring and able to captivate audiences of all varieties, MAUSOLEUM GATE represent a new front in authentic vintage metal. Sophomore slump be damned - MAUSOLEUM GATE are the real deal.
