{"product_id":"shihad-old-gods-vinyl-lp","title":"Shihad – Old Gods (Vinyl LP)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOld Gods\u003c\/em\u003e is the tenth studio album from New Zealand rock icons \u003cstrong\u003eShihad\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in 2021. Known for their explosive live performances, powerful guitar riffs and uncompromising approach to alternative rock, the Wellington-formed band deliver one of their most aggressive and politically charged records. Led by frontman Jon Toogood, \u003cem\u003eOld Gods\u003c\/em\u003e combines the intensity of their early heavy sound with lyrics confronting division, prejudice, misinformation and the political tensions of the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with \u003cem\u003eTear Down Those Names\u003c\/em\u003e, an explosive track driven by crushing guitars, pounding drums and Toogood's commanding vocals. The title track \u003cem\u003eOld Gods\u003c\/em\u003e continues that intensity, challenging established power structures through its relentless rhythms and confrontational lyrics. \u003cem\u003eMink Coat\u003c\/em\u003e brings a darker, groove-heavy approach, while \u003cem\u003eThe Hill Song\u003c\/em\u003e builds tension through muscular riffs and dynamic arrangements. \u003cem\u003eFeel the Fire\u003c\/em\u003e rounds out the first side with another powerful display of the band's distinctive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the second side, \u003cem\u003eLittle Demons\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEmpire Falling\u003c\/em\u003e maintain the album's urgency, pairing driving rhythms with lyrics that reflect on social and political unrest. \u003cem\u003eJust Like You\u003c\/em\u003e introduces contrasting melodic elements without losing the record's intensity, while \u003cem\u003eSlow Dawning\u003c\/em\u003e explores a more reflective atmosphere. Closing track \u003cem\u003eThe Wreckage\u003c\/em\u003e brings the album to a powerful conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eAdam Spark\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOld Gods\u003c\/em\u003e features the established Shihad line-up of Jon Toogood, Phil Knight, Karl Kippenberger and Tom Larkin. The album showcases the chemistry developed across decades of recording and touring, balancing the band's trademark heavy guitar sound with tightly focused songwriting and contemporary production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evinyl LP edition\u003c\/strong\u003e features all ten tracks across two sides. From its thunderous opening to its reflective closing moments, \u003cem\u003eOld Gods\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential addition for fans of Shihad, New Zealand rock and powerful guitar-driven alternative music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable now from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shihad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Gods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative Rock \/ Hard Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warner Music New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new and sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+Tear+Down+Those+Names\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTear Down Those Names\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+Old+Gods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOld Gods\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+Mink+Coat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMink Coat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+The+Hill+Song\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Hill Song\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+Feel+the+Fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFeel the Fire\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+Little+Demons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLittle Demons\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+Empire+Falling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEmpire Falling\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+Just+Like+You\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJust Like You\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+Slow+Dawning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSlow Dawning\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Shihad+The+Wreckage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Wreckage\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Shihad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53723769209121,"sku":"5054197107672","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/R-21806857-1642623893-7581.jpg?v=1792034498","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/products\/shihad-old-gods-vinyl-lp","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}