CATHEDRAL will release their last ever album, The Last Spire, via Rise Above Records in Europe on April 29th, and on April 30th in North America via Metal Blade Records.

In addition to the album, the band also filmed their final music video, 'Tower Of Silence', which was inspired by classic cult British film institutions such as Amicus and Hammer House of Horror. The clip was shot on location during the British Winter of 2012 at Gunnersbury Park Tower, London. It features a guest appearance from Purson's Rosalie Cunningham, who places a symbolic black orchid on the tombstone of each member in the clips closing scenes. Directed by UK based Paraffin City Productions, the 'Tower Of Silence' clip can be viewed below:

The Last Spire was recorded at Orgone Studios in London, produced by Lee Dorrian and Garry Jennings with assistance, mixing by Jamie Gomez Arellano, and art by Dave Patchett and Arik Roper. The cover art and tracklisting can be viewed below:

'Entrance To Hell'

'Pallbearer'

'Cathedral Of The Damned'

'Tower Of Silence'

'Infestation Of Grey Death'

'An Observation'

'The Last Laugh'

'This Body, Thy Tomb'

According to leader Lee Dorrian, "When the last mix was finally done, there was a massive sense of relief. I think this was partly due to the fact that it meant Cathedral could finally be put to rest but also because we felt we'd done something that we were all very pleased with. I feel comfortable leaving The Last Spire as our legacy." Dorrian continues, "The funeral of Cathedral has been a long but gratifying process. Deciding to end the band wasn't an easy decision to make but we knew deep down in our hearts that it was the right thing to do."