Fear not the dark, but shadows [EP]

by SOKOL KEEP

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igotlostina_dungeon What an amazing album! 25 years, well worth the wait! Favorite track: IV. Back at the Laughing Goblin [Inn].

Toby Van de Velde This is a release that is heavy on atmospheres.
Brooding and anthemic, the chill will seep into your bones.
Then all of a sudden it almost turns into a Dungeon Beat album for raving with goblins in the depths.

Fave track: In The Crypt It Waits | Fight For Your Lives

speed_trials a masterful demonstration of classic old school, dark dungeon synth. each track takes you on a unique path, from sweeping majestic songs, to the metal influenced, to the medieval neo-classical. if I only had one album to show someone new to the dungeon synth genre I very well might choose this one, as it has such a variety of sounds and elements that are each done so very well. hails from New England! ⚔️ Favorite track: I. In the midst of darkness, light persists.

Count V. An authentic old school gem coming from the past, maintaining its original flavor after more than 20 years. Not your average two-notes Dungeon Synth, a lot of variety is present in this album and each track has been well thought and has its own identity. For fans of dynamic DS with a bit of metal in it, think Bachus or Warlock Corpse. Can’t wait to see this album physically released! Favorite track: IV. Back at the Laughing Goblin [Inn].

Meatbreak It is not so often that the many strands of dungeon synth and associated soundworlds meet in the one place, but here we have an audio story told with masterful detail, with a narrative of atmosphere, suspense, revelation and rumination, where patience is rewarded and rash mishap is met with merciless consequence.

Favorite track: II. The Horde doth come.

vandalorum_fan Beautiful, classic old school dungeon synth sound. Each track is unique and draws you in deeper into the atmosphere! Favorite track: I. In the midst of darkness, light persists.

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	1.	I. In the midst of darkness, light persists 02:49
	2.	II. The Horde doth come 03:16
	3.	III. A Few stood against Many 03:15
	4.	IV. Back at the Laughing Goblin [Inn] 02:26
	5.	In the Crypt, it waits \| Fight for your lives (instrumental) 04:50
	6.	Escape the Dungeon \| The Zombie Pit. You’re dead 02:39

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𝘖𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴

Dark dungeon-synth invoked during MCMXCVIII in one complex session upon cold stone and under lantern light

Originally released in the UK through HELLations at Gypsy Lane Crypt, August 1998

Sokol Keep conjures an early, old-school DS sound combined with atmospheric metal and influences of neo-medieval & vampyric DS

Released again here in its original '90’s arrangement, primarily with a Ludwig kit, Zildjian percussion sets, Roland XP-60 & electric bass

Physical formats available from the mightily spooky Grime Stone Records

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released March 22, 2024

(Originally Released 20 August 1998)

All music by Ren o’ the Blade

A cleansing ritual of these dungeon canticles was administered by Grimdor – eternal hails my friend

Logo design by Thaumaturge Artworks
Artwork by Ax Faction

Historical note:
After the release of 2 albums in the 90’s and enjoying a more local UK and cult status - imminently to sign to Cacophonous Records following renowned Cradle of Filth’s signing - Symphony of Discord went their own separate ways. Ren o’ the Blade founded Sokol Keep, releasing Demonic Horde in 1998, followed by Fear not the dark, but shadows via HELLations, invoked in one session upon cold stone and under lantern light at Gypsy Lane Crypt in August 1998. This was a dark ambient release, influenced by electronic masters Tangerine Dream and early metal projects combining metal, synths and dark fantasy such as UK barbarians Bal Sagoth. Sokol Keep conjured an early dungeon-synth sound combined with atmospheric metal and influences of medieval & vampyric ds, before these associated genre names were coined. After a long slumber and with help from good friends Grimdor and Abysmal Specter, Ren o’ the Blade’s dark alter ego Sokol Keep has awoken..

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Dark dungeon-synth by an adherent of the original 90’s dungeon school

Invoked 1998, Slept | Awoke 2024 with steel in hand

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