Official: Metal Blade Records via EarsplitOut 22/01/2027
The UK death metal band’s Metal Blade debut draws on the history and legends of Bury St Edmunds.
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The story
Celestial Sanctuary will release Cradle Of The Rotten, Shrine To Those Most Foul, their Metal Blade debut, on 22/01/2027. The first single, “Lashed By Chain”, is out with a video.
The band say they wanted to “refine what actually this Celestial Sanctuary thing is”, ignoring trends and expectations. They describe the album as roughly 25% death metal and 75% everything else that makes up their idea of heavy metal.
The 47-minute album draws on centuries of history and legend around Bury St Edmunds, including the death of King Edmund, the spectral Black Shuck, the Red Barn Murder and the witch trials.
Image: Celestial Sanctuary, photo by Steve Dempsey / Metal Blade Records
Our take
A local-folklore concept record is a smart way for a UK death metal band to stand out, and Metal Blade backing them suggests the label sees more than a revival act.
Bottom line
Pre-orders are open; the album is out in January.
Release sheet
| Band | Celestial Sanctuary (UK) |
| Album | Cradle Of The Rotten, Shrine To Those Most Foul |
| Label | Metal Blade Records |
| Release | 22/01/2027 |
| Length | 47 minutes |
| Single | “Lashed By Chain” |
The original
CELESTIAL SANCTUARY to release Cradle Of The Rotten, Shrine To Those Most Foul, January 22nd, 2027
Issued by Earsplit Compound for Metal Blade Records
