WAXGOAT380 Thorns of the Carrion (Usa) - The Scarlet Tapestry - Double Silver LP

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The project was handed to us a few months before the tragic death of Allen L. Scott II. Unfortunately, he wouldn't be able to see it, but at least his legacy and wishes are now finally honored. This is a vinyl reissue of Thorns of the Carrion’s most monumental masterpiece, presented exactly in the way he designed and intended. This release is dedicated to him, rest in peace, Scott! @allenleescott

An essential 90's classic, The Scarlet Tapestry is a monumental full-length album from Ohio-based entity Thorns of the Carrion. Building upon the melancholic foundation laid by their 1994 debut The Gardens of Dead Winter, the release stands as a definitive pillar of classic romantic death/doom in 90's underground.

The album operates as a slow, agonizing descent into profound sorrow. Rather than relying on speed or blistering aggression, the band achieves its suffocating gravity through crushing, glacial riffs, guttural growls, and deeply melancholic keyboards. It brilliantly bridges the gap between traditional death/doom and the opulent, tragic beauty of the 90s gothic underground.

Bound by themes of lost love, autumnal decay, and romanticized grief, The Scarlet Tapestry functions as a cohesive, tear-soaked saga. The album's haunting atmosphere carries an even heavier emotional weight in retrospect, standing as a testament to the creative vision of guitarist Allen L. Scott II. Scott tragically passed away in 2025, leaving an enduring void in the metal community. While the specific circumstances of his passing remain private, his monumental contributions to the American doom metal underground are continually mourned and celebrated.

Available on double 180g silver vinyl, with overall silver print on the crimson sleeve, visual design and audio remaster overseen by Allen L. Scott II.