Today, GÖDEN releases their latest album, ‘Vale of the Fallen‘, with a sound that is heavier than ever. Creator Stephen Flam isbest known for his previous work with the band Winter whose sludgy dirge earned a loyal cult following. One could consider GÖDEN to be the spiritual successor to Winter – Winter is to GÖDEN as Celtic Frost is to Triptykon.
To celebrate the album’s release, the band is sharing a music video for the previously released single “Urania.” The video is by Dan Blafford aka Dreambreeder 079 and is available below.
Flam comments on the album:
“’Vale of the Fallen‘ was written and recorded during the pandemic in pure isolation… life was complicated for us in New York. I decided to continue writing to keep my sanity during this very dark time and was not able to record with the other members live like the first album”
GÖDEN‘s debut album, ‘Beyond Darkness’ stood on its own in creating a distinctive world. Four years later, they explore new sonic territories with their second album, ‘Vale of the Fallen‘. Where ‘Beyond Darkness’ was a concept album that propelled listeners into inner and outer space, ‘Vale of the Fallen‘ brings us back to twisted reality. The in-your-face approach intensifies the experience – much like a walk through a post-apocalyptic landscape in the bleakest imaginable conditions.
Sound-wise, Stephen Flam‘s heavier-than-life riffs, Vas Kallas‘s sardonic delivery, and Tony Pinnisi‘s keyboards create oppressive atmospheres atop Jason Frantz‘s powerful drumming, while in contrast, Margaret Murphy’s violin weaves ghostly motifs throughout. Like its predecessor, ‘Vale of the Fallen‘ features interludes that provide brief respites between some tracks, only to return to the crushing avalanche of sound.
Check Out the Video for “Urania” HERE
Stream ‘Vale of the Fallen’ HERE
Order ‘Vale of the Fallen’ on CD / LP HERE
Svart Records is also proud to re-release Winter’s ‘Into Darkness‘ once more, putting the album back in print for a new generation of listeners. ‘Into Darkness‘ was a gateway drug to the dark depths of sludge metal, and now awaits a whole new throng of acolytes to bow down before the throne of heavy doom.
Now available for pre-orders on different limited color editions, classic CD-version, and beautiful c-cassette. ‘Into Darkness‘ is also out today.
Order the Reissue of Winter’s ‘Into Darkness’ HERE
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