Monuments of Gold

by Astolat

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In honor of the late David Gold, we in Astolat would like to offer a tribute to the man who made the music and the music that made the man. Since discovering Woods of Ypres they have been a huge source of inspiration both musically and lyrically, which has been paramount in the making of our upcoming record. The bitter irony of writing this for someone who sang the words David sang strikes us deeply, yet it seems fitting to celebrate his life with music he sparked the creative flame for.
Love the living.
/Astolat

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From the mists of time
There's an echo of a voice
Carried by electric currents
Drifts across the swedish grey

Lying awake at night
Gives a moment of reflection
Right now it seems so clear
In my mind, I see your view
And I'm standing on
The shoulders of a man

You're gone, we remain
And life is for the living
We take your words to heart
Alas, this was your moment

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released December 21, 2018
Vocals, guitars, bass: EPIALES
Drums: A┼┼ASUERUS
Production and orchestrations: MANPHISTO

Solo Violin: Linnea Andersson Meilink
Composer and Lyricist: EPIALES
Cover image: MANPHISTO

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Astolat Sweden

Astolat was formed in 2011 with the sole ambition to create soul-crushing masterpieces of metal. The band consists of a duo (EPIALES and A┼┼ASUERUS) with several guest artists participating. The music is dark, mournful and bombastic and incorporates elements from doom, symphonic, progressive and black metal. ... more

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