Spiritual Chains

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)


"An incredible record from a seriously talented group of musicians." (8.5/10)

- Metal Noise


"Excellent and highly recommended."

- Outlaws of the Sun


"Chunks of mouthwatering metal, stoner touched, doom sniffed, but chiefly steeped in heavy metal tradition."

- Stoner HiVe


"Maybe you know a headbanger just getting into underground heavy. Consider Thorndale as the potential gateway drug."

- The Obelisk


"Thorndale have taken a giant step forward by creating a very compact, dynamic album, avoiding genre repetition and opening themselves up to other textures that give their sound a different character."

- TNT Radio Rock


"Captivates from start to finish."

- Musika


"One of the better surprises of the year! Doom fans GET ON THIS."

- Doomed4Metal


"For someone who lived through the 70s and 80s music scenes and then on to the more extreme side of the 90s, this ticks about every box for me."

- Smorg Magazine


"Fans of the hazy, fuzz-caked Stoner groove with a filthy splash of Grunge swagger are in for a treat."

- Black Angel Promotions


"Thorndale’s Spiritual Chains is everything Stoner Doom should be."

- Mike on Metal


"Spiritual Chains EP proves not only that they can make great music together, but also that music is an international unifier."

- White Room Reviews


"Stoner and heavy metal with a modern sound."

- Retumba


"A mix of catchy doom, stoner rock, groove metal, and sludge. Quite original."

- Obliveon