STYGIAN STEEL - Black Lotus Veil LP (PRE)

(IN STOCK LATE OCTOBER)

“We aim to make heavy metal that is evocative, ambient, epic and arcane,” explains E.R. what he thinks Stygian Steel is all about.

In other words, it’s epic doom metal in the broadest sense, with shades of Warlord, »Into Glory Ride« period Manowar, some early Candlemass, Manilla Road and Viking-era Bathory.

“It’s hard to say, given this project’s fragmented beginnings,” reflects E.R., “other than the bands mentioned, I would say that Blue Öyster Cult is a big inspiration for me, especially »Secret Treaties« and »Imaginos«, in the sense that they’re pretty esoteric, high-concept albums. In the same vein, bands like Dark Quarterer, Magnum and Fates Warning would also fit the bill. I’m a sucker for both the epic and progressive, and I love albums that feel like a unified body of work.”

Ltd. 300x black vinyl, heavy cardboard cover, lyric sheet, download code
High Roller Records 2026