The Devil and His Wicked Ways

Description

Roots of the Old Oak are three ‘old school’ death/doomsters who follow the old ways and give voice to their Pagan/Heathen deities via the medium of heavy, atmospheric music. Whilst the album is not strictly a concept album, the structure and track listing follow a pre-planned narrative. Overall, the first track, ‘I Defy Thee’, sits as a statement of intent concerning Christian Monks’ first landing on English shores and our native Pagan ancestors refusing to convert or capitulate to invaders from across the waters. Proud and defiant, they stand their ground, the forests and valleys their battleground, the ancient ones standing tall behind them.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. I Defy Thee – Roots of the Old Oak
2. Cheating the Hangman – Roots of the Old Oak
3. Forest Dweller – Roots of the Old Oak
4. A Ballad of Two Ravens – Roots of the Old Oak
5. The Devil and His Wicked Ways – Roots of the Old Oak
6. Cosmic Dark Age – Roots of the Old Oak
7. Allfather (A Wanderers Tale) – Roots of the Old Oak
8. Take the Throne – Roots of the Old Oak