Sergeant Thunderhoof - This Sceptred Veil 2LP - Tor Edition
Limited to 250 copies. Gatefold sleeve. Double sided inner insert. Poly lined inner sleeves. 180g Heavyweight Green & Yellow with Black Splatter Vinyl.
1. You've Stolen The Words
2. Devil's Daughter
3. Absolute Blue
4. Foreigner
5. Woman Call
6. King Beyond the Gates
7. Show Don't Tell
8. Avon & Avalon, Pt. 1
9. Avon & Avalon, Pt. 2
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Drawing on the ancient myths and legends of the South West of England, Sergeant Thunderhoof return with the colossal epic 'This Sceptred Veil'. Recorded in their home town of Bath (UK) by Josh Gallop (Phoxjaw) and mastered by Tony Reed (Mos Generator), this new LP sees the band explore darker and denser territory than their previous albums.
“This needs to be hailed as the band’s crowning achievement to date and an effortless album of the year contender.” - headbangerreviews.wordpress.com
"Plenty of light and shade, combined with a real depth of songwriting, and subject matter around the magical Isle of Avalon make for incredibly interesting listening." – rpmonline.co.uk
“The kind of album that, the moment you press “play”, just immediately emits a kind of aural glow. Titanic and timeless.” – rockandrollfables.com
“This isn’t just a retro call-back to the Man’s Ruin roster of 1998. There’s a subtle but dextrous progressive flow at work. 8.10” – Metal Hammer Magazine
“It’s hard to pick out individual tracks here as Sergeant Thunderhoof have crafted a slice of brilliance from beginning to end.” – gbhbl.com
“The song writing and the variation whilst still remaining utterly Sergeant Thunderhoof is just fantastic and packed with such emotional power it floors me. Bloody magnificent. 10/10” – avenoctum.com
“An exceedingly delightful listening experience from start to finish. 10/10” – distortedsoundmag.com
"As a band, everything they’ve done so far has led to this ultimate triumph. 10/10" – musipediaofmetal.blogspot.com
“On this form, Sergeant Thunderhoof may have just released my favourite ALBUM OF THE YEAR so far." – outlawsofthesun.blogspot.com
“Each track is distinct but still managing to contain the Thunderhoof style. A style which has produced a marvellous piece of work.” – therazorsedge.rocks
“All the stoner, progressive and psychedelic-tinged elements are still present, and there is a real transcendental, mystic quality to the record that can't be escaped." – diariesofdoomuk.blogspot.com
"It feels like a cliché to invoke the notion that a band’s latest album is their best yet, but in the case of Sergeant Thunderhoof and This Sceptred Veil it is absolutely true. Everything the band has done before is writ large here, agonised over and refined to the nth degree, delivering a truly remarkable piece of art." – thesleepingshaman.com
“The album is marvellous – a wondrous, heavy fuzz presence that pulses and undulates and lifts you away.” – flyingfiddlesticks.com
“This is an outstanding release in which its magical construction prevails over all things, leaving one of the great works of this year. The return of Sergeant Thunderhoof must stand out above many.” – lahabitacion235.com
“Features some of their heaviest songs to date. This Sceptered Veil is an impressive listen. The band remains one of the leading voices in the world of progressive stoner doom. 90%” – metal-archives.com
“For anyone who enjoys challenging metal music, This Sceptred Veil will undoubtedly offer rich and unrelenting reward. 4/5” – offthehookmusic.com
“Sergeant Thunderhoof are probably never going fly to gigs in their own charted plane or live in huge mansions decorated in questionable taste, those days are long gone, these days bands have to subsidise their rock'n'roll lifestyles by having proper jobs which makes it even more astonishing that despite having to take kids to school, worrying about paying bills and generally trying to survive from day to day a band like The Hoof are still able to make albums as powerful, majestic and essential as "This Sceptred Veil" – Desert Psychlist stonerking1.blogspot.com
“"This Sceptred Veil is a remarkable album. Bursting at the seams with rich emotion, spectacular hooks, and immersive atmosphere, Sergeant Thunderhoof have produced something special here. Essential listening." – wonderboxmetal.com
"There is nothing about this album I don’t love; if you’re looking for heavy and melodic and epic and anthemic, you”ve come to the right place." – ninecircles.co
“Don’t let the daft band name throw you off, this is a mature, expertly crafted contender for album of the year. 5/5” – ERB Magazine emergingrockbands.co.uk
“Bath psyche rockers Sergeant Thunderhoof have not only brought one of the best band names of 2022 to the table but they have also taken my breath away with their outstanding new album. " – listenwithmonger.blogspot.com
"Sergeant Thunderhoof have created a superb album in “This Sceptred Veil” – one of the best of the year, so far. Don’t miss it. 9.5/10" – ever-metal.com
“Sergeant Thunderhoof and their new album This Sceptred Veil are for me personally already legendary” – stonerhive.blogspot.com
“It is never anything less than great throughout. As far as I’m concerned, this is the best thing the band have done. 10/10” – Powerplay Magazine powerplaymagazine.co.uk
“This album is so emotionally charged that the band could have gotten away with fluffing the album with a few weak tracks. But you won’t find any here. This Sceptred Veil is well constructed, and even “Show Don’t Tell,” which is a sonic outlier on the record, has a purpose. This Sceptred Veil will definitely be on our Best of 2022 list in December. 10/10” – monsterriff.com
“Not every band can put together a near 70 minute album that doesn’t get stale, but I find myself just restarting this one over and over lately!” – doomcharts.com
credits
released June 3, 2022
All Rights Reserved
A Pale Wizard Records (UK) release 2021
All music and lyrics by Sergeant Thunderhoof
Produced by Josh Gallop
Recorded at Stage 2 Studios (Bath, Somerset, UK) 2021
Mastered by Tony Reed at HeavyHead Recording Co (Port Orchard, WA, USA) 2021
Additional instrumental flourishes, embellishments, and vocals by Josh Gallop
Artwork and layout by Sara-Jane Swettenham
Emotional support and politically incorrect musings from Nick Flagg (apologies for not crediting you on Terra Solus)
Our thanks to Gary Flitcroft for being Almost/Semi/Kinda Executive Producer and occasional bank roller
Massive appreciation to Josh Gallop for pulling the album together and steering the ship
Special thanks as always to Katie Voak
Special thanks to Sara-Jane Swettenham for the superb artwork
Our thanks to all the supporters of our little band around the World. You’re very special to us
Cheers to Dave Crowley and family. Keep on rocking in the free world Brother!
Dedicated to the memories of Eamonn McManus Snr, Sheila Rigby,
Mark proudly uses Planet Tone pickups