{"id":2595,"date":"2017-07-05T09:13:05","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T07:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruzdelsurmusic.com\/?p=2595"},"modified":"2017-07-05T09:13:05","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T07:13:05","slug":"mausoleum-gate-into-a-dark-divinity-to-be-released-sept-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruzdelsurmusic.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/07\/mausoleum-gate-into-a-dark-divinity-to-be-released-sept-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Mausoleum Gate \u2013 Into a Dark Divinity to be released Sept 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\u201cOne of the best newcomers in years\u201d \u2013<\/em> Deaf Forever<\/strong><\/p>\n

MAUSOLEUM GATE<\/strong>\u2019s 2014 self-titled debut album was not as much of a revelation as it was a reminder of how vintage metal should be played. Bucking virtually every modern production trend, the Finns greeted audiences with a warm analog production sound, flanked by the star-gazing vocals of V-P Varpula<\/strong> and the classy twin guitar action of Count LaFey<\/strong> and Kasperi Puranen<\/strong>. Critical and fan acclaim soon followed, along with key festival appearances at Keep It True<\/strong> and Muskelrock<\/strong>, with many hailing MAUSOLEUM GATE<\/strong> as one of the most exciting new retro metal bands on the scene.<\/p>\n

Three years removed from their debut, the Finns return with the six-song \u201cInto a Dark Divinity\u201d<\/strong>, which is set for a September 8 release via Cruz Del Sur Music<\/strong>. Capitalizing on the self-titled debut\u2019s majestic sound, MAUSOLEUM GATE<\/strong> harnesses the keyboard-dominated bravado of classic DEEP PURPLE<\/strong> and RAINBOW<\/strong> and blends it with the proto metal visions of MANILLA ROAD<\/strong> and early IRON MAIDEN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With an increased emphasis on Hammond C3 organ and keyboard interplay (courtesy of bass player Wicked Ischianus<\/strong>), songs such as \u201cCondemned To Darkness\u201d <\/strong>and the lurking \u201cApophis\u201d<\/strong> augment the high-wire vocals of Varpula<\/strong>, who has further established himself as one of the most distinctive vocalists in traditional metal. The melody-driven \u201cSolomon\u2019s Key\u201d<\/strong> and NWOBHM-inspired \u201cHorns\u201d<\/strong> recall an era where actual songwriting would make or break a band. The graceful closing title track also offers up a new angle from MAUSOLEUM GATE<\/strong>, showcasing lush textures and atmospheric acoustic guitar work.<\/p>\n

A must-have for any and all traditional metal aficionados, \u201cInto a Dark Divinity\u201d<\/strong> proves MAUSOLEUM GATE<\/strong> are one of the scene\u2019s best new true metal torchbearers. Singular, alluring and able to captivate audiences of all varieties, MAUSOLEUM GATE<\/strong> represent a new front in authentic vintage metal. Sophomore slump be damned – MAUSOLEUM GATE<\/strong> are the real deal.<\/p>\n

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Into a Dark Divinity track listing:
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  1. Condemned To Darkness<\/li>\n
  2. Burn The Witches At Dawn<\/li>\n
  3. Apophis<\/li>\n
  4. Solomon\u2019s Key<\/li>\n
  5. Horns<\/li>\n
  6. Into A Dark Divinity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Band lineup:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    V-P. Varpula \u2013 Vocals<\/p>\n

    Count L.F. \u2013 Guitars<\/p>\n

    Kasperi Puranen \u2013 Guitars<\/p>\n

    Wicked Ischianus \u2013 Bass, Hammond C3 organ, Mellotron M400, MiniMoog synthesizer, Kong MS20, Petrof Piano<\/p>\n

    Oscar Razanez \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Mausoleum Gate (\u2013 2014, Cruz Del Sur Music)<\/p>\n

    Gateways For the Wicked \/ Obsessed by Metal Sessions( – 2014, Self-Released)<\/p>\n

    Metal And The Might\u00a0 \/ Demon Soul (7\u2019\u2019 – 2016, Cruz Del Sur Music)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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