Wolves in the Throne Room have announced a new album titled Estuary, out October 23rd via Relapse Records, and have unveiled its lead single, “Ghosts Among the Obelisks.” The album is set 1000 years in the future after the end of civilization, where survivors of a cataclysm wander the haunted ruins. It is a world of mutant creatures and open portals, with post-apocalyptic religion taking form in a wild landscape.
Album Concept and Sound
Singer-guitarist Nathan Weaver described the album, saying, “Our new LP Estuary is set 1000 years in the future after the end of civilization. Survivors of a cataclysm wander the haunted ruins. It is a world of mutant creatures and open portals. Post-apocalyptic religion takes form in a wild landscape.” He elaborated on this conceptual underpinning, adding, “If wilderness overcame the cities in the future, the estuaries would be realms of power and magic. Within the album’s world-building, the estuaries are key nexus points where magic has taken on physical form. Spirits good and evil walk the earth.”
Music and Artwork
“Ghosts Among the Obelisks” is an intensely melancholic black metal track, skewing from the more progressive and elaborate wing of their sound to deliver something more concentrated. The drum mixing in particular keeps this one from being slotted among the more atmospheric end of the genre, with a presence to the pummeling double bass work that makes it feel more active tense albeit in a mid-tempo and solemn sort of way. An atmosphere of doom hangs over the track, something gray and windy, leaning heavily on evocation over obvious hooks. The artwork for Estuary has also been unveiled, featuring a haunting and mystical image that reflects the album’s themes.
The tracklist for Estuary has been revealed, featuring six tracks: 01. Estuary, 02. Knights of Tiamat, 03. Foretold in Reflections, 04. The Orca Cliffs, 05. Ghosts Among the Obelisks, and 06. Wretched Spirits, Land of Light. Fans can watch the music video for “Ghosts Among the Obelisks” and experience the dark and immersive world of Wolves in the Throne Room.
In conclusion, Wolves in the Throne Room’s upcoming album Estuary promises to be a haunting and epic journey through a post-apocalyptic world, with its intensely melancholic sound and richly detailed concept. With the release of the lead single “Ghosts Among the Obelisks” and the unveiling of the album’s artwork and tracklist, fans are eagerly anticipating the album’s release on October 23rd via Relapse Records.
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