TABERNACLE - The Iron Tabernacle
Stormspell Records
The announcement of the debut album from TABERNACLE,
titled "The Iron Tabernacle", and released by Stormspell Records on
September 23, 2025, brings to the forefront a band with a very specific musical
direction.
Tabernacle formed in 2019, featuring Rayner on guitar
and vocals, Jasper on bass, and Shawn on drums. While their initial sound was
influenced by bands like Judas Priest and Accept, they quickly evolved into a
darker, heavier act. Their music is best described as mid-tempo heavy metal
that borders on doom metal, consistently creating an epic atmosphere.
The album's production has the characteristics of
"obscure '80s metal," giving the sound an authentic, retro feel. This
approach aligns with the band's overall style, which draws inspiration from
legends like Manilla Road, Omen, and the "Babylonian era" of Bathory,
as well as more atmospheric bands such as Scald and Vendel. Beyond their stated
influences, Tabernacle's sound also brings to mind the dark, epic atmospheres
of Solstice and the raw sound of Doomsword's debut album.
In 2021, the band released a three-song demo,
"Terror in Thrace," which received positive feedback from the
underground scene. This demo served as the foundation for "The Iron
Tabernacle." For their new material, the band incorporated the complexity
of progressive giants like Fates Warning (from the "The Spectre
Within" era) and Adramelch (from "Irae Melanox"), adding an
extra dimension to their sound.
"The Iron Tabernacle" is a concept album, a
journey through "forgotten wars and ancient bloodshed." Its lyrics,
which echo "the clash of steel, fallen heroes, and the specter of
historical tragedy," add depth to the listening experience. Song titles
like "Hannibal's Crossing" and "On the Bloodied Fields of
Westphalia" confirm this lyrical focus on history.
The album stands as a complete work, offering a clear
representation of the band's musical style and thematic direction.
Nick Parastatidis
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