CRUZ DEL SUR ANNOUNCES VINYL REPRESS OF SOLD-OUT DEBUT ‘TIMES OF OBSCENE EVIL AND WILD DARING’ LP BY CANADIAN POWER/DOOM FIREBRANDS SMOULDER

Cruz Del Sur Music is proud to announce the second vinyl pressing of the critically acclaimed full-length Times of Obscene Evil & Wild Daring from Canadian firebrands SMOULDER. Merging fantasy, glory and heroism, under the banner of epic doom and power metal, the album was released on April 26 and quickly sold out worldwide. With prices quickly inflating due to unscrupulous Discogs sellers , Cruz del Sur prioritized the fans who missed out. Pre-orders for the second vinyl press are available now HERE: this edition comes with a A2-poster depicting the gorgeous Michael Whelan cover art.

Here’s what the press is saying about SMOULDER:

“What we’ve got here is metal of the dragon-slaying, ass-kicking, stick-to-your-ribs variety, packed full of solos that cleave and chug, vocals that glide and soar, and arrangements that stampede on and on miles.” – Bandcamp Daily; This Week’s Essential Releases 

“Going back to Ronnie James Dio, Manowar and Cirith Ungol, fantastical tales of swords and sorcery god hand in hand with heavy metal, and Toronto-based Smoulder honour that storied tradition on their sterling debut album Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring… Similar to modern standouts Atlantean Kodex and the late Dawnbringer, Smoulder combine stately doom arrangements with fiery porto-power metal bombast.” – Decibel Magazine

“Canadian newcomers Smoulder play one of my favorite traditional metal varietals: epic doom, of the sort we rarely hear performed at this level, except by cult acts like Atlantean Kodex, Reverend Bizarre, Scald, and Solstice.” – Stereogum 

Signed by Cruz del Sur shortly after their Hammer of Doom performance in October 2018, SMOULDER originally exploded onto the scene following the release of their April 2018 demo The Sword Woman. Released by Hoove Child Records on a limited run of 150 copies, the demo sold out immediately. Soon, the label pressed a 300 run of the demo to vinyl, which sold out within weeks of release. SMOULDER then caught the eye of Cruz Del Sur Music owner Enrico Leccese, who offered the band a deal shortly after they recorded their debut Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring. Captured throughout 2018 at Chicago’s Swift Road Studios and Toronto’s Lincoln County Social Club, Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring was mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Eternal Champion, Sumerlands). The striking artwork was created by iconic fantasy painter Michael Whelan (Cirith Ungol). Within a month of release, the album had sold out worldwide. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to get a copy!

Track Listing

1. Ilian of Garathorm
2. The Swordwoman 
3. Bastard Steel
4. Voyage of the Sunchaser
5. Shadowy Sisterhood
6. Black God’s Kiss

SMOULDER to release “Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring” on April 26


Toronto’s SMOULDER are proud to announce the release of their debut LP, ‘Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring’.
Following on the heels of their critically acclaimed debut demo ‘The Sword Woman’, Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring’ will see release through Cruz del Sur Music on April 26.
Pre-orders for the physical edition of the album will go live on March 22; digital preorders are available on BANDCAMP

SMOULDER’s full-length debut sees the act delve further into the eldritch blend of epic doom and power metal that made their sold-out demo so commanding.
Spinning tales of arcane magic, SMOULDER weave fanciful tales of sword and sorcery, referencing Robert E. Howard, Michael Moorcock, George R.R Martin, and more.
Recorded in Chicago and Toronto, the album was mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (ETERNAL CHAMPION, SUMERLANDS) and features the stunning painting “Well of Shiuan” by iconic fantasy painter Michael Whelan (CIRITH UNGOL) on its cover.

TRACKLIST:

  1. Ilian of Garathorm
  2. The Swordwoman
  3. Bastard Steel
  4. Voyage of the Sunchaser
  5. Shadowy Sisterhood
  6. Black God’s Kiss

SMOULDER will play select festivals and shows internationally throughout 2019 and 2020, sharing the stage with CIRITH UNGOL, LIEGE LORD, SAVAGE MASTER, LEATHER LEONE, SLOUGH FEG and more.

SMOULDER:

Sarah Anne – Vox
Shon Vincent- Guitar
Collin Wolff – Guitar
Adam Blake – Bass
Kevin Hester – Drums