Tabernacle was formed in 2019 by Rayner (guitars, vocals), Jasper
(bass), and Shawn (drums). The trio
began with a classic heavy metal sound in the style of Judas
Priest and Accept, but soon turned
their eyes toward darker horizons. Their evolution came to life in the 2021
demo “Terror In Thrace”, which introduced a more dramatic and historical
approach. Drawing inspiration from the epic storytelling of Manilla Road and the atmospheric grandeur of Bathory’s Viking era, Tabernacle
took their first true step into the realm of myth and memory with “The
Iron Tabernacle.”
The album
moves through ancient wars and doomed empires with a storyteller’s tone.
“Hannibal’s Crossing” opens the battlefield with rhythm shifts and galloping
riffs that echo the sound of marching legions. The production is organic, with
a warmth that gives space to the instruments, while Rayner’s
voice has a raw, almost bard-like presence. The guitars ring with melodic
intent, often bending toward the mystic progressiveness of Fates Warning’s early era.
“The Iron
Tabernacle” is an album that breathes history and mysticism through the
language of epic metal. It sounds like it was forged in a time when stories
mattered as much as sound. The influences are clear, but the delivery is
personal, sincere, and grand in scope. It stands as a strong debut, not only
for what it presents, but for the promise of where Tabernacle
might go next.
Score: 7.0
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