Black Tower "The Secret Fire" (punk/NWOBHM)

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The first preview track from Black Tower's debut "The Secret Fire" is streaming on Decibel's site. This is "Death March": http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/201...le-earth-exclusive-black-tower-video-premiere

The band is a blend of NWOBHM, punk (especially the melodic kind pioneered by Bad Religion), and even a little black metal. It's proudly geeky music, with lyrics based on J.R.R. Tolkien. The CD will be out from Unspeakable Axe on June 2, bearing art (above) by Danille Gauvin; LP will be handled by No Idea Records around the same time.

 

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CDs are here. This comes with a heavy stock outer slip case (lower left). Pre-orders begin shipping May 18th. Get 'em here: http://www.unspeakableaxerecords.co...t&search_in_description=1&keyword=black+tower

We're also getting shirts made of this design, which I drew myself for the band. Very "illustration for the cover of a D&D module," I think. These will be arriving later in May and shipping at the same time as the CD - package deals for shirt & CD are just $20.

 

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A new track "Riders" from the album is streaming at The Nerdist: http://nerdist.com/premiere-black-towers-riders-is-so-metal-you-guys/ This one is a little slower and dirge-ier than the last.

 

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Full album is now streaming at Exclaim.ca: http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/black_tower-secret_fire_album_stream

 

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I've got a limited number of copies of the Black Tower LP released by No Idea Records. Most are black vinyl; one (!) is red. These will be added to the shop later today. Also, if you haven't snagged a t-shirt yet, those are going to be separated from the CD. i.e. No more bundles - so if you DO want the CD and shirt for $20, grab it now.

 

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These custom-made slipmats have been added to the shop. Adorn your turntable with a dragon, a mountain, and a Black Tower. http://www.unspeakableaxerecords.co...in_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=299