Astrakhan - Reward In Purpose (Vinyl/Record)

Astrakhan:  Vancouver, British Columbia.

Having risen up the ranks of Vancouver's metal scene over the course of three EPs released since 2012, the progressive sludge metal quartet known as Astrakhan are finally ready to drop their debut full-length. Reward in Purpose is slated for CD and vinyl release on June 10, care of a collaboration between War on Music/Sunmask Records, and you can get a taste of what to expect via the new video for the album's "Turgid Waters."

Featuring Jerome Brewer on drums and Adam Young on guitar, with bassist Dustan Toth and guitarist Rob Zawistowski splitting vocals, Astrakhan have been working on this album for the past two years. Ensuring its fidelity, Jesse Gander recorded and Stu McKillop mastered Reward in Purpose at Rain City Recorders, while the band looked inward for its theme.