On August 30th Metal on Metal Records will release the 3rd studio album of NOMAD SON, traditional doom metal band from Malta, formed in 2006 by the veteran of the scene, Albert Bell of FORSAKEN. "The Darkening" brings high-octane doom metal combined with '70s hard rock and classic heavy metal. The label states: "Those who associate doom only with slow tempos may be in for a surprise a few times listening to this album. But those who are familiar with the band know what they can expect: recognizable style with versatility of moods and tempos, unique vocals and ominous soundscapes created by Hammonds."
Three songs off the album, "The Devil's Banquet", "The Darkening" and "Descent to Hell", are available for streaming from Metal on Metal Records website. And a promo clip featuring a fragment of another song, "Orphaned Crown", can be watched on YouTube.
Here's the track list of "The Darkening":
1. Light Bearer
2. Age of Contempt
3. The Devil's Banquet
4. Only the Scars
5. Descent to Hell
6. The Darkening
7. Caligula
8. The Orphaned Crown
9. Epilogue
The album art was painted by Jowita Kaminska-Peruzzi (who's also the author of the previous covers of Nomad Son, Attacker, Exodus, Witchburner, Forsaken, Meliah Rage, Manilla Road, Deceased, Arkham Witch and others).
NOMAD SON "The Darkening" CD is available for pre-ordering with a discount from Metal on Metal Records' website, while the digital download (in lossless formats) from the Bandcamp page.
Together with NOMAD SON's third album "The Darkening" (as well as STONEGRIFF "Prologus Magicus" CD), on August 30th, Metal on Metal Records will re-release the band's sold-out debut from 2008, "First Light". It will be out on DVDplus format together with "Pilgrimages of Doom" DVD, and with completely new layout. The DVD contains over 2 hours of pro-filmed and edited exclusive footage from the band's gigs at Hammer of Doom, Doomsday, Headbangers Open Air warm-up and Doom Shall Rise festivals, interview, a song from Maltese TV program and slideshow.
A trailer for the "Pilgrimages of Doom" DVD can be watched on YouTube.
NOMAD SON "First Light / Pilgrimages of Doom" CD/DVD, can be pre-ordered with discount directly from Metal on Metal Records.
