Eastward, by Stronghold Guardian

Eastward

by Stronghold Guardian

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Frank Román This album, despite its atmospheric tranquility, gives me a peace and a dreamlike image that I have rarely seen reflected in other works. The similarities with Summoning are there, despite this it is still an album with a unique personality. Favorite track: Eastward.

NorfestL A great dark atmospheric album Favorite track: A New Beginning.

reb1138 Very reminiscent of proto-Summoning from the 'Lugburz' era.

Great release! Favorite track: Eastward.

FLESH MECHANIC
I'm a big fan of Summoning and I'm very fond of dungeon synth, so imagine my surprise when I heard this album which contains elements of both those things. Medieval instruments carried on the waves of synths and accompanied by black metal vocals that are etched into the mix so deep that there's no chance of them disrupting the atmosphere, but rather adding color to it. It's like hearing some wizard chanting a spell in an echoing, candle-lit cave.
Favorite track: Eastward.

thedungeonsyntharchives Really strong debut album ! Some kind of old-school Summoning worship, with a strong personnality in the compositions, and the addition of vocals is something really well-done. Favorite track: Red Dragon Tavern.

John Nada An amazing listen from front to back.There isn't a weak track on this album. It is reminiscent of Summoning but holds its own with a very upbeat aspect and epic vocals. I have listened to it daily since I purchased it and all I can say is that I hope Stronghold Guardian comes out with more stuff like this! Fantastic! Favorite track: Red Dragon Tavern.

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Homemade audio cassette. Includes signed and numbered "medieval black synth" card with Stronghold Guardian logo. Home-dubbed tapes, hand-cut covers by Stronghold Guardian. Exclusive limited edition of 20 copies!

Includes unlimited streaming of Eastward via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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1.	1301 A.D. 02:02	buy track
2.	Eastward 04:23	buy track
3.	Castlebound 02:16	buy track
4.	The Magic of the Ages Long Forgotten 05:18 video	buy track
5.	A Silent Passage (Hermit's Path) 03:02	buy track
6.	Red Dragon Tavern 03:40	buy track
7.	The Owl and the Forest 04:21	buy track
8.	A New Beginning 04:44	buy track
9.	The Abandoned Keep 03:36	buy track
10.	Lost Forever in the Tides of Time 04:03	buy track

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Stronghold Guardian delivers archaic "medieval black synth": atmospheric dungeon synth with neo-medieval influences and black metal style vocals. Inspired by early Summoning releases.

"The castle stands proud and strong on the west of the hill.
Surrounded with woodland and marshes where wildlife gathers.
At dawn the trumpets from the walls can be heard
Announcing the beginning of the day.
An old count that has been ruling these lands for a long age
Is watching the castle down from the keep.
His heart may be aged but his spirit is still strong;
fires of an experienced warrior are burning in his eyes.
The king has called and time for a legend has come.
These are the times from the stories of old,
times of glory and honor, beauty and wonder."

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released April 18, 2018

Astral Paladin - music, composition, vocals, design
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Stronghold Guardian delivers archaic "medieval black synth": atmospheric dungeon synth with neo-medieval influences and black metal style vocals. Inspired by early Summoning releases.

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