We close this week with some Cathedral, live from Japan in 1997. The track is “Ride,” from The Ethereal Mirror, and it’s amazing to me that there hasn’t been more news about the band’s impending retirement since it was announced earlier this year. Maybe that’s all there is to say until the farewell tour dates are finalized and the last album is made, or maybe Cathedral are the oft-forgot bastard sons of doom. I think if there has to be a legacy they leave behind, that’s one that will serve them well in the long run.

They’ve had their fair share of acclaim over the years, but consider it was basically two full decades before Saint Vitus got their due, as much as they’re getting it now. Anyway, I’m tired of everything having to be important. “Ride” is a cool track and I hope you dig the video. If not, there’s always next week.

Speaking of, next week I’ll have an update on the Blackwolfgoat discs — they’re in and the art looks great — as well as Six Dumb Questions with Nether Regions, a track premiere from Sourvein, and if I can work it out in time, an interview with Orange Goblin or Lo-Pan, plus reviews of new records from Primordial, Ramesses and others. Sounds like good times to me, however it all comes together.

I’m in Connecticut for at least the next night, and wherever you are, I hope you have an enjoyable and safe weekend.

Tags: Cathedral, UK

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