{"id":51874,"date":"2026-04-23T15:03:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/?p=51874"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:04:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:04:03","slug":"veni-domine-is-back-in-a-big-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/veni-domine-is-back-in-a-big-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Veni Domine is back in a big way."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51793\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-11-retroactive-01.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"default-heading1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Two of the band\u2019s most respected and thought-provoking releases\u2014Spiritual Wasteland and The Album of Labour\u2014are being brought back to life on limited CD and vinyl editions.<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51875\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pr2026-04-22-retroactive-01-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Veni Domine - Healers Face (Christian Prog Metal)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2SdwzVyyb_Q?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\" class=\"default\">Veni Domine is back in a big way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default\">Two of the band\u2019s most respected and thought-provoking releases\u2014<em data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"314\">Spiritual Wasteland<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"340\">The Album of Labour<\/em>\u2014are being brought back to life on\u00a0<strong data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"396\">limited CD and vinyl editions<\/strong>, fully remastered and presented as part of the\u00a0<strong data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"477\">Metal Icon Series<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default\">If you\u2019re into\u00a0<strong data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"516\">progressive metal with depth, atmosphere, and purpose<\/strong>, this is essential listening. Think along the lines of\u00a0<strong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"629\">Queensr\u00ffche, Candlemass, Savatage<\/strong>, and the more introspective side of heavy music\u2014albums that reward time, attention, and repeated spins.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"default-heading2\"><strong data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1022\">Veni Domine \u2013 Spiritual Wasteland (CD)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"default\">\ud83d\udcbf $16.95 SALE<br data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1079\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/boonesoverstock.com\/products\/venidomine-spiritualwasteland-cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1082\">https:\/\/boonesoverstock.com\/products\/venidomine-spiritualwasteland-cd<\/a><br \/>\nA haunting and immersive progressive doom metal experience,\u00a0<em data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"1215\">Spiritual Wasteland<\/em>\u00a0leans heavily into atmosphere, layered keyboards, and slow-burning compositions. This is a\u00a0<strong data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1328\">thinking person\u2019s album<\/strong>\u2014philosophical, apocalyptic, and deeply reflective.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"default-heading2\"><strong data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1416\">Veni Domine \u2013 Spiritual Wasteland (2LP Vinyl Gatefold)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"default\">\ud83d\udfe3 $39.95 SALE<br data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1489\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/boonesoverstock.com\/products\/veni-domine-spiritual-wasteland-2-lp-vinyl-gatefold-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1492\">https:\/\/boonesoverstock.com\/products\/veni-domine-spiritual-wasteland-2-lp-vinyl-gatefold-2026<\/a><br \/>\nThe definitive way to experience\u00a0<em data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1622\">Spiritual Wasteland<\/em>. Spread across two LPs, the album\u2019s depth and dynamics fully open up\u2014making this a\u00a0<strong data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1727\">must-have for collectors and vinyl enthusiasts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"default-heading2\"><strong data-end=\"1836\" data-start=\"1788\">Veni Domine \u2013 The Album of Labour: IIII (CD)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"default\">\ud83d\udcbf $16.95 SALE<br data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1851\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/boonesoverstock.com\/products\/veni-domine-the-album-of-labour-iiii-new-cd-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"1939\" data-start=\"1854\">https:\/\/boonesoverstock.com\/products\/veni-domine-the-album-of-labour-iiii-new-cd-2026<\/a><br \/>\nA powerful and refined follow-up,\u00a0<em data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1977\">The Album of Labour<\/em>\u00a0builds on the band\u2019s progressive doom foundation with\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2128\" data-start=\"2053\">stronger melodies, more defined songwriting, and unforgettable choruses<\/strong>. A perfect entry point into the band\u2019s catalog.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"default-heading2\"><strong data-end=\"2237\" data-start=\"2186\">Veni Domine \u2013 The Album of Labour: IIII (Vinyl)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"default\">\ud83d\udfe3 $34.95 SALE<br data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2252\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/boonesoverstock.com\/products\/veni-domine-the-album-of-labour-iiii-vinyl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2255\">https:\/\/boonesoverstock.com\/products\/veni-domine-the-album-of-labour-iiii-vinyl<\/a><br \/>\nPressed on <strong data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2349\">limited edition vinyl<\/strong>, this release captures the band at a creative peak\u2014balancing\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2489\" data-start=\"2436\">melody, heaviness, and progressive sophistication<\/strong>\u00a0in one cohesive statement.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"default-heading2\"><strong data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2526\">Final Word<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"default\">Veni Domine isn\u2019t casual listening.<br \/>\nThis is music to sit with\u2026 to absorb\u2026 to experience.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re a fan of\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2687\" data-start=\"2653\">progressive metal with meaning<\/strong>, these reissues belong in your collection.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Brandvold Marketing\u2026 Artists, Managers &amp; Labels We Help You Succeed With Your Next Album Release or Tour | Album Release Marketing | Tour Marketing | Publicity | VIP Programs | Social Media Management.<\/p>\n<p>Michael has worked with W.A.S.P., Biohazard, Foghat, Babylon A.D., BraveWords Records, Eonian Records, Perris Records, Johnny O\u2019Neil, Rock Candy Magazine Jordan Rudess, Greg Kihn, KISS, ACCEPT, SOiL, Tantric, Killer Dwarfs, Dream Theater, Little Caesar, Narada Michael Walden, Motley Cr\u00fce, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in speaking with Michael about what he can do to assist with your marketing needs contact him online at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:me@mikebrandvold.com\"><u>me@mikebrandvold.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0| 415-200-8483<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two of the band\u2019s most respected and thought-provoking releases\u2014Spiritual Wasteland and The Album of Labour\u2014are being brought back to life on limited CD and vinyl editions. &nbsp; &nbsp; Veni Domine is back in a big way. 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