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We take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.


CRYSTAL VIPER take no prisoners, and strike back with a brand new studio album: 'The Silver Key'! Due to all lyrics being once again inspired by the works of the father of Cosmic Horror, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the album is a natural continuation of the previous full length release, 'The Cult', which came out on Listenable Records in 2021. In fact, working title of the new album was 'The Cult II'. However, 'The Silver Key' is an album with very own identity and character, and is without a doubt the most intense release that CRYSTAL VIPER ever recorded.

'The Silver Key' is heavier, faster, but at the same more epic and melodic than their previous works. In the past the band was very often balancing between Power Metal and Heavy Metal, but here, there's no doubt that we are talking about pure Heavy Metal. First few minutes of new album make it obvious that we're dealing with worshippers of Metal gods such as JUDAS PRIEST or IRON MAIDEN, as the album is full of epic and catchy vocal lines, twin guitar leads, ripping solos and all of this with massive, yet very dynamic rhythm section. The band had very unique approach to songwriting and production which was almost like a tribute to the mentioned classic acts, but except that CRYSTAL VIPER decided to show their love for the Metal culture and its current state, and incorporated in their songs several new elements, characteristic for other subgenres. So don't get fooled by the term 'female-fronted' which usually is associated with softer genres: CRYSTAL VIPER, founded and led by the vocalist and bassist Marta Gabriel (for the record: who for the last few years played rhythm guitar for the band), is simply as that METAL, and very serious about it.

Since the release of the debut album in 2007, the band keeps on touring, and is playing at both huge festival stages and small venues, being faithful to their very own words - we are Metal Nation! With 'The Silver Key' being 9th (!) studio album of the band, it's also clear they're one of the most hard working and most determined acts of the new generation.

'The Silver Key' was produced and mastered by the heavy metal veteran Bart Gabriel, and was recorded and mixed by Rafal Kossakowski, with whom the band already worked in the past. The release will be available on limited edition vinyl, CD, music cassette, and digitally - both in regular and Dolby Atmos format. Album's cover artwork was painted by respected Guatemalan artist Mario Lopez, who also was responsible for the cover artwork of the previous album, 'The Cult'.
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Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.We take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.CRYSTAL VIPER take no prisoners, and strike back with a brand new studio album: 'The Silver Key'! Due to all lyrics being once again inspired by the works of the father of Cosmic Horror, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the album is a natural continuation of the previous full length release, 'The Cult', which came out on Listenable Records in 2021. In fact, working title of the new album was 'The Cult II'. However, 'The Silver Key' is an album with very own identity and character, and is without a doubt the most intense release that CRYSTAL VIPER ever recorded.'The Silver Key' is heavier, faster, but at the same more epic and melodic than their previous works. In the past the band was very often balancing between Power Metal and Heavy Metal, but here, there's no doubt that we are talking about pure Heavy Metal. First few minutes of new album make it obvious that we're dealing with worshippers of Metal gods such as JUDAS PRIEST or IRON MAIDEN, as the album is full of epic and catchy vocal lines, twin guitar leads, ripping solos and all of this with massive, yet very dynamic rhythm section. The band had very unique approach to songwriting and production which was almost like a tribute to the mentioned classic acts, but except that CRYSTAL VIPER decided to show their love for the Metal culture and its current state, and incorporated in their songs several new elements, characteristic for other subgenres. So don't get fooled by the term 'female-fronted' which usually is associated with softer genres: CRYSTAL VIPER, founded and led by the vocalist and bassist Marta Gabriel (for the record: who for the last few years played rhythm guitar for the band), is simply as that METAL, and very serious about it.Since the release of the debut album in 2007, the band keeps on touring, and is playing at both huge festival stages and small venues, being faithful to their very own words - we are Metal Nation! With 'The Silver Key' being 9th (!) studio album of the band, it's also clear they're one of the most hard working and most determined acts of the new generation.'The Silver Key' was produced and mastered by the heavy metal veteran Bart Gabriel, and was recorded and mixed by Rafal Kossakowski, with whom the band already worked in the past. The release will be available on limited edition vinyl, CD, music cassette, and digitally - both in regular and Dolby Atmos format. Album's cover artwork was painted by respected Guatemalan artist Mario Lopez, who also was responsible for the cover artwork of the previous album, 'The Cult'.
Track Listing

Return To Providence

The Silver Key

Fever Of The Gods

Wayfaring Dreamer

Old House In The Mist

Escape From Yaddith

The Key Is Lost

Cosmic Forces Overtake

Heading Kadath

Scream ! (Bonus Track)

Book Of The Dead

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