Skeletal Forests by Shrouded Elk

Originally released as audio/visual VHS T10 & cassette C10
AAX-073 | Limited Editions of 50 copies each

More info: http://www.AurisApothecary.org/releases/aax-073

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In an increasingly industrialized era, where urbanization is a focal point for societal expansion, the natural world is threatened daily by mankind’s inability to successfully cooperate without damaging effects. This destructive system is the central theme of Skeletal Forests, SHROUDED ELK’s debut audio/visual demo. It is a misanthropic narrative desiring the end of humanity and the rebirth of organic growth – quite literally a call for retribution in favor of nature. Musically, Skeletal Forests is 4 tracks of high-fidelity symphonic black metal & funeral doom, with guitars recorded direct-in & drum machines played entirely by hand.

On the VHS version, the tracks are visually accompanied by a 10 minute film which shows the SHROUDED ELK in its natural habitat, but staying true to its name, its appearance is brief. We have opted to release Skeletal Forests on VHS tapes to preserve the full sonic range of frequencies as well as allow the viewing of the film in tandem with the music. Included within the containing cardboard box is a velvet pouch, the contents of which are three mystical artcards & a coin made from a slice of genuine elk antler adorned with the sygil of an elk eye…everything that is necessary to invoke SHROUDED ELK.

- Auris Apothecary

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NOTICE: The VHS version of this album is an audio & visual release, featuring a film that lasts the duration of the content. The tracks above are AUDIO-ONLY.

Fuck Humanity.
Worship Earth.

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