Finnish occult rock troupe JESS AND THE ANCIENT ONES have premiered their new video, for the track 'Astral Sabbat'. Set for international release on February 22nd through Svart Records, "Astral Sabbat" is the title track of the band's new EP, Astral Sabbat. Watch the new video below:

Although it’s been only nine months since the release of their debut album on Svart, Jess And The Ancient Ones have already moved on. After a split 7" with Spain’s DEADMASK last November on Doomentia, the band is already gearing up for something new: a three-song EP titled Astral Sabbat - to be released on CD, LP, and digital download - is expected to shatter most of the preconceptions some already held against the band.

Once again recorded with Swedish sonic wizard Tore Stjerna of Necromorbus Studio in their hometown of Kuopio, Astral Sabbat sees JJess And The Ancient Ones pushing forward the boundaries of the sound established on their debut full-length and forging their own path, as personified by the rather unusual choice of cover song: 'Long And Lonesome Road', originally written and recorded by Dutch rock outfit SHOCKING BLUE, mostly known for their mega-hit 'Venus'.

“We wanted to give these works a space entirely their own,” reveals guitarist Thomas Corpse, “so that listeners are able to focus on them completely. For this purpose, we consider an EP the perfect means. Regarding the surprising choice of cover, I had heard the song at a very young age. And now, after travelling many roads, it returned to me. It is a timeless song, and I hope someone discovers Shocking Blue through us."

With its cover art designed by Adam Burke of Nightjar Graphics, its accompanying video (a first for the band), and its epic 'More Than Living' that swallows the entire B side on the vinyl version, Astral Sabbat will prove that Jess And The Ancient Ones are now way beyond all those occult, prog, or retro-rock tags and playing a game on their own.

Pre-order the CD here, or the LP here.

Astral Sabbat tracklisting:

'Astral Sabbat'

'Long And Lonesome Road'

'More Than Living'

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