Despite, or because of, the hardships the Kings determination and unique vision for heavy music remains as strong as ever. 'In the Chapel of the Black Hand' was recorded in the beautiful Welsh Valleys at the legendary Foel studios with Chris Fielding (Primordial, Napalm Death, Serpent Venom and Conan) at the helm and the music undulates with vintage amplification and is swathed in Hammond organ, Mellotron and choirs - things fans have come to love and expect.

Preserved is also one of the band's strongest points which is their ability to transport the listener to all the horrific places a mind is able to imagine. Whilst the previous two albums 'Embrace of the Narrow House' (2008) and 'The Shadow Over Atlantis' (2010) were bleak and full of despair, 'In the Chapel of the Black Hand' is seething with menace and danger. It is a journey to ghostly worlds - suffocating and claustrophobic - where ancient terrors slowly seep into the bloodstream. The listener will be grateful to get out alive with their soul and sanity intact - just as it should be.

Discography:

Embrace Of The Narrow House - Full Length CD (2008) Eichenwald Industries

The Shadow Over Atlantis - Full Length CD & 180gm Vinyl LP - Ltd Edition of 475 copies (2010) I Hate Records

An Introduction To The Black Arts with Cough & The Wounded Kings - Split 180gm Vinyl LP - Ltd Edition of 1,500 copies (300 Green/1200 Black) (2010) Forcefield Records

Embrace Of The Narrow House - Full Length Vinyl LP - Ltd Edition of 500 copies (150 Double Mint/350 Black) (Sept 2011) High Roller Records

In The Chapel Of The Black Hand - Full Length CD (Sept 2011) I Hate Records

Embrace Of The Narrow House (Reissue) - Full Length CD - Ltd Edition of 500 copies in A5 Digipak (Jan 2012) Eyes Like Snow

In The Chapel Of The Black Hand - Full Length Vinyl LP (Coming Soon) I Hate Records