IRON BONEHEAD PRODUCTIONS is proud to present CROSS VAULT's Miles to Take, a special EP to be released on both CD and 12" vinyl formats. Just last year, this German entity released the critically acclaimed The All-Consuming. The album was CROSS VAULT's second to date, with the founding duo of N. (vocals, drums) and M. (guitar, bass) adding drummer B. as a permanent member, and joined by session members G. and F. on guitar and bass, respectively. Now, CROSS VAULT is officially a quintet, with no more members relegated to "session" status, and Miles to Take is the first fruit of this union.
Comprising two new 'n' exclusive tracks, Miles to Take is an epic, 15-minute journey through the soul's most desolate, cobwebbed corners. Traditional doom, as ever, is the order of the day for CROSS VAULT, but there's somehow a uniquely uplifting quality about their particular sort of bloodletting, or perhaps an almost heroic aspect that favorably reminds of Viking-ea Bathory. Either way, the two songs presented here are a timely 'n' poignant reminder about the very heavy - and very human - quality of classic doom METAL, and which also serves as a precursor for CROSS VAULT's next album, set to be released by IRON BONEHEAD. The journey begins again with these Miles to Take!
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My favorite material from Solstice! Despite their amazing discography that lay before this that completely set the foundation, this in my opinion is where it all comes to a mighty peak. What an amazing emotional and powerful picture painted in such a short amount of time. Talon Sullivan
The UK band bring the wild "Saturnian Black Magick" of their live shows to a full-length rooted in the Swedish black metal tradition. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 14, 2017
Utterly indescribable new record from Greek metal band Locust Leaves features corkscrewing tempos, manic vocal shifts & dense arrangements. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 6, 2017
A new compilation series featuring cat-loving metal bands from every state donating their tracks for local animal welfare organizations. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 12, 2018
supported by 11 fans who also own “Cross Vault - Miles to Take”
Catchy and surreal heavy "fantasy" metal with unique clean vocals, unfortunately I find myself only enjoying a select few tracks on each of the two full length releases so far. Save your doe and buy the song/s that you know you like is my solid recommendation.
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