Trad-Metallers release The Oath, rocking sword & sorcery doom
Lord Mountain's full length debut THE OATH is set for a January 20th, 2023 release date by
King Volume Records and Kozmik Artifactz. The album is eight tracks of top notch heavy metal
and doom. Synthesizing traditional metal and fantasy influences from the 70’s and 80’s, Lord
Mountain brings a vintage style and perspective to the modern era. With nods to Pagan Altar,
Pentagram, and Sabbath, Lord Mountain carries the flame of classic heavy metal forward. Filled
with perilous adventure and somber laments, The Oath is a quest-like experience more than
collection of songs. Jesse Swanson, the lead singer and songwriter, casts hallucinations of
soaring towers and bottomless chasms, all for us to explore with sword in hand.
A professional tattoo artist by trade, Swanson has a comprehensive aesthetic mission for the
band. He created original oil paintings and drawings for the album art. Lord Mountain represents
the intersection of all his interests and abilities into one artistic vision.
"The Oath is one of the most fully realized pieces of art we have ever put out. Jesse has a vision
that transcends his medium. The songs, his voice, his album art, all conspire to take you away
on a dark journey of loss and discovery." - Todd White, Owner of King Volume.
Pre-orders for the full length album will begin in November. With the full length on the horizon,
the band is releasing exclusive singles to support the release of THE OATH.
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Album details:
Jesse Swanson-guitars and vocals, Sean Serrano-guitars, Andy Chism-bass, Pat Moore-drums.
Recorded and mixed by Harry Gale Route 44 Studio in Sebastopol, CA in 2020 and 2021. Mastered by
Justin Weis at Trakworx in South San Francisco, Ca. 2022.
The record will be limited to 400 vinyl copies available through King Volume in the USA and Kozmik
Artifactz in Europe.
The Oath Tracklist:
1. Wells of Fate- 05:22
2. The Giant - 05:51
3. Beyond the Frozen Sea - 0:51
4. The Last Crossing - 04:37
5. Chasm of Time - 03:20
6. The Sacrifice - 04:42
7. Serpent Temple-05:53
8. The Oath- 0:5:31
Lord Mountain can be found:
Band Instagram // Label Instagram
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Short paragraph bio:
Formed in 2014, Lord Mountain are stalwarts of traditional heavy metal. Hailing from the
coastal California city of Santa Rosa, Lord Mountain synthesizes the swagger of Black Sabbath
with the fantasy of Cirith Ungol.
Timeless, heavy music, for all hard rock and metal fans.
THE OATH- their 8 track full length debut, will be released via King Volume Records (USA) and
Kozmik Artifactz (EURO), on all streaming platforms, and high quality vinyl.
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ENTER THE REALM OF LORD MOUNTAIN AND KEEP THE OATH
Janurary 20th, 2023
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