This is the debut release for Conan on Aurora Borealis. The CD's cover art was done by Tony Roberts (Electric Wizard, Cathedral, Unearthly Trance ,etc.). Horseback Battle Hammer was recorded at at Wales' legendary Foel Studio (Hawkwind, Electric Wizard, Blue Cheer, Godflesh, Amon Duul, etc.) Released in a beautiful digipack with metallic ink. Limited vinyl version on Throne Records
CONAN are a Caveman Battle Doom trio from the grim North of England. They summon the heavy riff from the ungodly land and crush the skull of the unbeliever with their low end doom assault. Waves of sludge and galloping crust passages overwhelm the unwary.
Horseback Battle Hammer is comprised of four long and crushing tracks recorded in mid November 2009 at Wales' mighty Foel Studio (Hawkwind, Electric Wizard, Blue Cheer, Godflesh, Amon Duul). The sound is monolithic, and clearly the band made the very best use of this legendary studio to get remarkable results from their custom made gear for a truly crushing debut release.
Combining excellent production values, deadly riffs and a unique vocal style, Horseback Battle Hammer stays with the listener like a fresh wound. With artwork by Tony Roberts (Electric Wizard, Unearthly Trance, Cathedral), Conan have set in stone the majesty of their arrival.