“True isolation does not reject the world; it commands the chosen few to speak the language of the storm.” — Alistair Veil
The blueprint of our winter monument, The Footprints in the Snow, is shifting into its final, most potent state. As the preparations for the physical manifestation—the one-sided vinyl—are underway within the vaults of 9 Productions, we must reveal a crucial alignment. Alistair Veil did not walk the frozen paths entirely alone.
We are deeply honored to announce that the upcoming single features a guest guitar solo by a true titan of atmospheric and neoclassical metal—Andy LaRocque (the legendary guitar architect of King Diamond).
When the freezing sketches of the track were exhumed from the Alateen ledger, it became clear that the climax required a specific kind of dark brilliance. Andy’s unmistakable style and haunting note selection have pierced the heavy silence, weaving an ethereal, razor-sharp tapestry directly into the climax of the song. This collaboration marks a monumental bridge between the 19th-century romanticism of Lenore’s Wake and the timeless legacy of heavy metal history.
Furthermore, this auditory union shall be permanently etched into the physical realm. The back cover of the vinyl will officially bear his name, guiding the listener toward the exact moment where the needle meets his tragic, soaring chords.
The visual seal is almost complete. The silence is getting louder. Prepare your turntables.