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 Wolves In The Throne Room 2005 Demo reissue

Posted by Loren on March 12, 2025

Wolves In The Throne Room 2005 Demo reissue
Wolves In The Throne Room 2005 Demo reissue

Wolves In The Throne Room's 2005 demo is getting a special 20th anniversary repressing, out April 25 courtesy of Relapse Records, available on LP and CD (streaming now).

The demo was recorded prior to Diadem of 12 Stars, the band's debut full-length, and it features the original versions of "Queen of the Borrowed Light", the digital exclusive track "Dagger of Amethyst Crystal", and "(A Shimmering Radiance) Diadem of Twelve Stars".

It's the first time in roughly a decade that it has been available on vinyl.

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM LIVE:

May 2025 w/ Emperor 
May 9 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
May 10 Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
May 11 Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

May 16 Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest

June 20 Denver, CO @ Trve Brewing 13th Anniversary @ The Gothic Theatre

Wolves In The Throne Room 2005 Demo reissue
Wolves In The Throne Room 2005 Demo reissue

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