A1: Riders On The Loose () A2: Carthago () A3: Unknown Soldier () A4: Mean Mistreater () A5: Searching On () A6: Sarabande () B1: Desert Kings () B2: Trust Your Heart () B3: Burning () B4: Choose Your Way () B5: Veto (Bonus) () B6: Hard As Steel (Bonus) () B7: Thunderstorm (Bonus) ()
Description:
Carthago by Veto, released 21 February 2025.
This version of Carthago comes as a 1xLP. -
"Carthago" is a vinyl LP by the band Veto, released by GoldenCore Records. The album presents Veto's characteristic mixture of dense guitar work, expressive vocals and a dark, atmospheric sound that moves confidently between alternative rock and post-metal. Across the record, the band balance heavy, driving riffs with dynamic quiet passages, creating an intense listening experience that feels both raw and precisely crafted. "Carthago" is designed as a cohesive work rather than a loose collection of tracks: the songs flow into each other with a strong sense of dramaturgy, inviting you to experience the album from beginning to end on the turntable. Audiophiles will appreciate the warmth and depth of the LP cut, which brings out the nuances in the arrangements and gives the rhythm section particular punch.
Veto have gradually established themselves as a powerful force in the heavier guitar-driven underground, known for emotionally charged live shows and songs that combine weight with melody. Over the years, the band have attracted a loyal following in the scene through their consistent artistic vision and their ability to translate complex emotions into gripping, riff-oriented tracks. While they deliberately remain away from the mainstream, their releases are often praised by genre-oriented magazines and fanzines for their authenticity and intensity.
GoldenCore Records is a label that places clear emphasis on rock and metal in all their nuances, with a catalogue that ranges from classic reissues to carefully selected new signings. The label is known among collectors for high production standards, solid mastering and lovingly prepared physical editions, often with detailed artwork and high-quality pressing. With "Carthago", GoldenCore Records once again underline their role as a specialist for guitar-heavy music that values both artistic substance and a strong, analogue sound. Fans of intense rock and metal albums who appreciate a well-produced vinyl edition will find "Carthago" by Veto to be a compelling addition to their collection.
Metal
55.945
- Black Metal 3.564- Death Metal/Gothic 2.889- Doom Metal 1.002- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 289- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.921- Hardcore 2.420- Heavy Metal 31.978- New Metal 254- Power Metal 624- Rock Crossover 106- Thrash Metal 2.328Songwriter 3.442
