Phoenix, Arizona-based instrumental duo TEMPEL will release its debut album, "On The Steps Of The Temple", on CD, limited-edition vinyl and digitally on January 21 via Prosthetic Records. The CD and LP the first pressing of which is limited to just 250 copies can now be pre-ordered at this location for just $8 and $15, respectively; a Bandcamp pre-order is also available, where you can receive an instant download of the song "Mountain". Formed in 2003 by Ryan Wenzel (guitar, keys) and Rich Corle (drums), TEMPEL manages to blend metal's dark and melodic elements seamlessly. "On The Steps Of The Temple" has already received praise from notable press outlets such as The A.V. Club, who proclaimed, "TEMPEL takes things to uncharted and astounding territory... this is not your typical ethereal, chin-stroking post-metal." Featuring 53 minutes of towering riffs, crushing drums and hauntingly powerful compositions, "On The Steps Of The Temple" consists of "a perfect balance of dedication and originality" (Sludgelord). The album's cover art, pictured below, features a painting by the iconic ancient Chinese landscape artist Li Cheng."On The Steps Of The Temple" track listing (CD/digital)01. Mountain (8:30)02. Rising From The Abyss (9:05)03. Final Years (4:37)04. The Mist That Shrouds The Peaks (10:14)05. Avaritia (8:41)06. On The Steps Of The Temple (10:59)"On The Steps Of The Temple" track listing (vinyl)01. Mountain (8:30)02. Rising From The Abyss (9:05)03. Avaritia (8:41)04. Final Years (4:37)05. The Mist That Shrouds The Peaks (10:14)06. On The Steps Of The Temple (10:59)The song "Rising From The Abyss" can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below.
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