New STROSZEK ALBUM "Sound Graveyard Bound" NOW AVAILABLE!

Picking up where they left off on 2009's 'life failures made music', the Italian three-piece headed by Claudio Alcara (also guitarist of famous black metal band Frostmoon Eclipse) makes their Hypnotic Dirge Records debut with the new album 'sound graveyard bound' Mixing various influences including Tom Waits, and Johnny Cash, Stroszek is certainly not a typical band you'd expect to hear from someone coming from a black metal background. Instead, Stroszek is often described by its frontman as "old music for old people" but could also be described as melancholic acoustic rock with influences from american folk music and (real) country music. However, interlaced among the sombre mood and melancholy, there are also uplifting guitar solos, intricate and powerful guitar work, and a truly relaxing atmosphere. 

Combining a bleak depression with absolutely beautiful melodies to drift away to, Stroszek is a project to enjoy during moments of introspection and quiet evenings. The album also includes a cover of Mike Johnson's track 'If the world hadn't gone insane' as well as the beautiful female vocals of 'Nat' on the track 'Spirits Dwell.' Absolutely recommended!

Commenting recently on the new album Alcara said “With the first release I tended to keep my vocals very far back in the mix.  As a guitarist I wasn’t used to being the centre of attention, and my vocal style is certainly not that of a “screamer”, on the contrary, I’m rather laid back, but after three albums I’m confident that my vocal style suits the music, so I’m not too worried about hiding behind the instruments this time”.


I - can't make things undone
II - shipwreck
III - hope i'll never know
IV - leftover
V - self-closure
VI - adrift
VII - spirits dwell
VIII - crows
IX - if the world hadn't gone insane (Mike Johnson Cover) 

Watch the music video for 'Spirits Dwell' ft. nat

Watch the music video for 'Can't make things undone'

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DOWNLOAD 3 TRACK ALBUM SAMPLER 
READ INTERVIEW W. HEATHEN HARVEST (02/16/2012)
Listen to the track crows' : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ55aVy7HFc
DOWNLOAD FREE EP - "a break in the day" HERE