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The Fortress of Blood

from A Crypt in the Stars by Lowen

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    We have two out of four of the A Crypt in the Stars test pressings up for grabs. Only 4 of these exist and ever will exist so they are highly collectible and rare.

    The discs are standard weight black vinyl.

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    A very limited run of duplicated CDs in 4 panel lancing packs.

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    These are plastic free and so much more environmentally friendly than your usual CD.

    We're donating ten percent of all our profits to the mental health charity MIND as suicide is now killing more people than war.

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    The first run of debut album "A Crypt in the Stars", limited to 248 pressings.

    This comes with an 8 page colour insert filled with lyrics, art and photos and the vinyl disc is a translucent white.

    10% of all profits will be donated to the mental health charity Mind. You can see more information about the charity over on their website: www.mind.org.uk

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    This double sided screen printed shirt was commissioned from the legendary Branca Studio, who have worked with Black Sabbath, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats and many other legendary bands.

    The front design features a Persian gryphon, called a Shirdal. The Shirdal is an ancient heraldic symbol that was used to denote guardianship of the divine and the protection of kings, much like the Lamassu who adorn the gateways the cities and palaces of antiquity.

    Folklorist Adrienne Mayor speculated that the legend of the gryphon was born out of the discovery of fossilised Protoceratops remains in the Scythian gold-mines of the Altai Mountains.

    Modern Persians have adopted the Shirdal as a symbol of freedom and the struggle of resistance.

    There are also prints of Shirdal on both sleeves and a large back-print featuring ancient ram stonework and the Lowen logo (designed by Alan Forbes).

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  • A 40mm wide die cast enamel pin with two needles for strong and stable fastening.

    Logo designed by the legendary artist Alan Forbes.

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    A 50 print run of screenprinted Lowen shirts with an exclusive design by Adrian Baxter.

    The shirts are black with an off white print.

    Taped neck and shoulders
    Pre-shrunk Jersey knit
    Quarter-turned to eliminate crease

    Seamless twin needle 3/4" collar. Taped neck and shoulders. Rolled forward shoulders for better fit. Twin needle sleeve and bottom hem. Quarter turned to eliminate centre crease. Sedex approved supplier.

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    White cotton Gildan softstyle tank top with a red screenprint design by Adrian Baxter and logo design by Alan Forbes.

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lyrics

Lord of the Ziggurat, hear my call
War is coming from the stars
Gather up your men
Raise your spears to the sky

War is coming from a land lost in time
They are crawling through the heart of mine
Protect your god and your city will be veiled
From their evil magic and lust for flesh

Lord of the Ziggurat, I call out to you
Darkness gathers for the fall of heaven
This place must be protected from their fire
So call your men and build me a pyre

Their ships are coming through the clouds in the west
Prepare a sacrifice of blood for your fortress
All your men are shields to the stars

Lord of the Ziggurat, your name echoes in dust
Ascending your throne with a spears final thrust
War is over with one drop of blood

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from A Crypt in the Stars, released July 6, 2018

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Lowen London, UK

Crushing progressive doom steeped in the history of the ancient middle-east and the empty vistas of space.

Lowen is Nina Saeidi and Shem Lucas

Live bass provided by Richard Stevenson

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