🇳🇿 Two years in its creation,
@oldethrone Megalith is a primal journey into the depths of prehistory. Where previous albums explored the strife of 19th-century Ireland (An Gorta Mór) and the spectral lore of 17th- and 18th-century Scotland (In the Land of Ghosts), Megalith delves into the primordial darkness of the Neolithic age. Drawing inspiration from stories of Celtic mythology, the album’s narrative is rooted in tales dating back as far as 10,000 BC. The use of flutes, throat singing and tribal drums forges an immersive brand of Neolithic Black Metal.
This album marks Olde Throne’s first release with two songwriters. Founder Harrison McKenzie is joined by
@z4nnibal (
@sammaleband ,
@marrasmieli ,
@paisaunt ), whose contributions have expanded Olde Throne’s sonic atmosphere. Zannibal’s contribution to Megalith is characterised by melodic lead guitars, atmosphere-laden synths, and Iron Maiden-inspired basslines. The drums on Megalith were performed by Tim Yatras (
@official_austere ,
@germ.official ). His ferocious performance delivers some of the most intense and disciplined drumming yet for Olde Throne.
Megalith is conceived as a single, unbroken auditory ritual. The album is a continuous concept piece, with each track flowing seamlessly into the next, demanding to be experienced in its entirety from beginning to end. #OldeThrone crafts eight tracks deeply rooted in the #blackmetal tradition of the Nineties, yet adding atmospheres from flutes and female vocals, making Megalith the perfect meeting spot for Saor and Naglfar alike, just to name a couple.
Mixed and mastered by
@songs_about_happiness , Megalith will be released on CD, LP and digital on November 21st, 2025 with a cover painting by German illustrator
@misanthropicartillustrations via #AvantgardeMusic. The first single, “The Most Elder Days” can now be streamed on Bandcamp and all digital platforms and a videoclip will soon follow. Preorder links in the first comment.
