Dutch stoner/doom metallers Thorndale release »Twenty Thousand Souls« music video; new album »Spiritual Chains« out September 12th!
Haarlem, Netherlands based stoner/doom metal band Thorndale shares new single and music video »Twenty Thousand Souls« taken from their upcoming album, »Spiritual Chains«, set to release on September 12th, 2025.
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:
Haarlem (NL) – Thorndale, the Netherlands-based stoner/doom metal powerhouse, have released the official video for new single, »Twenty Thousand Souls«. Experience it at YouTube!
The song is taken from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, »Spiritual Chains«, and is also available on Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music.
“Chunks of mouthwatering metal, stoner touched, doom sniffed, but chiefly steeped in heavy metal tradition.” – Stoner HiVe
“Excellent and highly recommended.” – Outlaws Of The Sun
“Maybe you know a headbanger just getting into underground heavy. Consider Thorndale as the potential gateway drug.” – The Obelisk
“Captivates from start to finish.” – Musika
“One of the better surprises of the year! Doom fans GET ON THIS.” – Doomed4Metal
“Fans of the hazy, fuzz-caked Stoner groove with a filthy splash of Grunge swagger are in for a treat.” – Black Angel Promotions
Photo credit: Gustavo Valderrama
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.
»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)
Thorndale will release »Spiritual Chains« on September 12, 2025.
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.
Guest guitar on »Exiles And Masters« by Jeff Henson.
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