Stoner/Doom Metal Powerhouse, THORNDALE, Unleash “Battles Fought in Vain” Single/Video

Haarlem (NL) – Thorndale, the Netherlands-based stoner/doom metal powerhouse, have released the official video for “Battles Fought in Vain,” the second single from forthcoming sophomore album, Spiritual Chains.

Check it out at: youtu.be/qM1h4rpCKSA

“We go through Life struggling with the things we tell ourselves are important. Only to realise when Death comes that none of that mattered.” – Thorndale on “Battles Fought in Vain”

Listen to “Battles Fought in Vain” on Spotify, Bandcamp, and Apple Music.

This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band’s evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to their lineup.

Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.

Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale’s commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track “Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).

“If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that’s exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene.” – Billy Goate (Doomed & Stoned)

Thorndale will release Spiritual Chains, on September 12
Pre-order: thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chains

Track Listing:

1 – Veins of the Phoenix [Video]
2 – Battles Fought in Vain
3 – Gods of Pain
4 – Twenty Thousand Souls
5 – Spiritual Chains
6 – Exiles and Masters

Album Credits:

Cover Art – Costin Chioreanu.
Jeff Henson – guest guitar on “Exiles and Masters”.
All music by Thorndale.
All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.
Produced by Thorndale.
Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.
Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.