alethes Aletheia (CD, £15.75)

Arising from the verdant soils of Cascadia, Alethes bring us their epic debut album "Aletheia". Originally conceived as ritual, these are five timeless compositions comprised of mournful and warm acoustic guitars, shamanistic percussion, classical strings and deeply ancient vocal harmonies. Digging deep into the Earth and reaching ever higher to the Heavens in the eternal quest for illumination. Alethes emerge from tradition and disappear into Nature's shadows, yearning for a time past, or yet to be, where the ancient fires burn bright and the cycles of life are awarded their proper respect. This is a truly stunning craft folks, filled with deep healing...We strongly recommend! Features artwork and percussion by Markus Wolff (Waldteufel, Blood Axis, Crash Worship). Packaged in 6"x6" six-panel gate fold with matte black foil stamping on matte black leathery stock.