Dutch stoner/doom metal powerhouse Thorndale announce new album »Spiritual Chains«; »Veins Of The Phoenix« music video streaming now!

Haarlem, Netherlands based stoner/doom metal outfit Thorndale is gearing up to release their second studio album »Spiritual Chains« on September 12th, 2025.

Watch a music video for the first single and opening track »Veins Of The Phoenix«!

Tracklist:
01. Veins Of The Phoenix
02. Battles Fought In Vain
03. Gods Of Pain
04. Twenty Thousand Souls
05. Spiritual Chains
06. Exiles And Masters

Courtesy of ClawHammer PR:

Thorndale, the Netherlands-based heavy/stoner/doom metal powerhouse, is thrilled to announce the September 12 release of their sophomore album, »Spiritual Chains«. A music video for the album’s first single, »Veins Of The Phoenix«, is available on YouTube.

»Veins Of The Phoenix« is also available on Bandcamp. The single will be available on all other digital platforms soon.

This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, »Lightning Spawn«, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band’s evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to their lineup.

Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for »Spiritual Chains« to be a significant release.

Photo credit: Gustavo Valderrama (edited by Gonzalo Restrepo)

»Spiritual Chains« was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale’s commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track “Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).

“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene.” – Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)

Pre-order: thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chains

Biography:
Thorndale is a stoner/doom metal band from The Netherlands, formed by experienced musicians from the European and North American metal scenes. Known for their powerful sound, Thorndale has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music landscape. Members include Gustavo Valderrama (Killing Darlings, Headcrusher, Adarrak), Peter Shannon (Primal Charge), Maarten Jungschläger (Embers Of Oblivion, Epinikion), and Zigor Munoz (Adarrak, Ferkaad).

Album credits:
Cover art by Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson – guest guitar on »Exiles And Masters«.
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.

Line-up:
Gustavo Valderrama – Vocals
Peter Shannon – Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger – Guitars
Zigor Munoz – Bass

Guest musician: Rob Stone – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well