The Moth Gatherer - Esoteric Oppression - LP

Limited to 100 hand-numbered copies gold vinyl. Comes with printed inner jacket and digital download code.

THE MOTH GATHERER emerged in 2008 on the initiative of Victor Wegeborn and Alex Stjernfeldt, as a form of therapy to help them deal with loss. The name of the band is an allegory for finding hope; similarly to moths who are always searching for the light. A band of varying genres, centered around atmospheric doom, sludge and post metal. Their prolific approach includes electric musical stylings, along with traces of melodic post-rock. They've evolved and matured their sound over the course of three releases; each of which improved the formula and added a new layer of atmosphere and depth. "A Bright Celestial Light" , the 2010 debut, showcased the band's unchanged attraction towards long and complex compositions, and exposed the inner urge to channel emotions and difficult experiences. "The Earth Is The Sky" , the sophomore album from 2015, took the songwriting to a whole new level, and have deepened the subtle, yet significant electronic aesthetic. Along with the 2016 EP, "The Comfortable Low" , the band has been consistent in their growth. "Esoteric Oppression" is the next step in THE MOTH GATHERER's journey; one paved with distress and frustration, yet worth the turmoil.

Guest appearance from Messy Mathi ( Barst ) on the opening track "The Drone Kingdom" . Recorded in several recording studios. Guitars, bass and drums tracked at Studio Underjord with Joona Hassinen ( Vanhelgd , Saturnalia Temple , Year Of The Goat ). Mixed by said Joona Hassinen. Electronics and vocals recorded at The Lifestream Studio. Magnus Lindberg ( Cult Of Luna ) mastered the album at Redmount Studios .

Tracklist:
1. The Drone Kingdom
2. Motionless in Oceania
3. Utopia
4. The Failure Design
5. Phosphorescent Blight