Imhotep

Loch Vostok appeal most to progressive metal fans, but I can see pockets of melodic death and fusion people also digging “V: The Doctrine Decoded”. Aren’t you tired of Dream Theater clones by now? Seek adventure, seek the limitless and Loch Vostok will reward with a cornucopia of sounds, riffs and ideas to take in.

5.5/6

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MetalGlory Magazine

Ich bin wahrlich beeindruckt – LOCH VOSTOK – V: THE DOCTRINE DECODED sollte sich auf jeden Fall jeder mal mit ein paar Durchläufen (wenn möglich) zu Gemüte führen.
Die Alt-Fans werden es ohnehin wieder lieben, mit dem aktuellen Album sollten LOCH VOSTOK aber durchaus in der Lage sein noch weitere Fans dazuzugewinnen! Evtl. welche wie mit, die mit progressivem Gefrickel sonst eigentlich nichts am Hut haben. Respekt!

8.5/10

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Rock Shock

Možná si někdo řekne, absolvoval jsem právě představení deseti kapel s deseti různými vokalisty. I tak by se hudba na novém albu dala označit. Co je ale na celé záležitosti neuvěřitelné, že to kapela zvládla v pěti lidech, a to s naprostou grácií a lehkostí nebo, chcete-li, s prstem v zadnici. Přestože se při čtení těchto řádků budou vkrádat na mysl pochybnosti o přeplácanosti či snad dokonce o neslučitelnosti, Loch Vostok to mají dokonale pod kontrolou. Ostatně doporučuji povinně poslechnout, aby si o tom každý udělal svůj obrázek.

4.5/5

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Dont Count On It

They combine various metal styles together into catchy songs, except that this album is not overproduced to the point of annoyance, I was really reminded of this on a track like Citizen Cain. There’s a strong presence of melody through while aggression tends to usually be on the up, there are obviously some rather well executed downs scattered throughout. Since I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of the band, I don’t know how much you could read into this, but it’s the first of their albums I’ve been able to get into, and I regard that as a success.

8/10

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Hard And Heavy.de

Wer kompromisslos harte musikalische Kost mag mit progressiver Vielfalt und melodischen Sprengseln sollte dieses Album antesten, schlägt das Album doch gekonnt eine Brücke zu so gegensätzlichen Stilen wie Prog und Death Metal.

5,5 / 7

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Avenoctum

Appropriately Loch Vostok are taking part on the “Progressive Assault” tour. That’s just what this is. It may bear similarities to the music of other artists but this is fresh, exciting and all that is good about Scandinavian melodic metal. In “V: The Doctrine Decoded” this group of highly talented musicians have unleashed an album of utter magic, power, excitement and adventure. It brought tears to my eyes. There are good albums, better ones and ones that obsess me. I am completely obsessed with this album.

9.5/10

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Rocking Boy Magazine

Klar bleibt aber, LOCH VOSTOK werden nie eine Band für die große Masse werden. Das ist in unserer heutigen Schneller-Höher-Weiter Gesellschaft wahrscheinlich nicht möglich, doch wenn sich jemand die Zeit nimmt, sich intensiv mit “V: The Doctrine Decoded” zu beschäftigen, dann wird dieser seine Zeit nicht verschwendet haben. LOCH VOSTOK haben sich auch 2012 ihren Platz bei den besten progressiven Metalbands der Welt meiner Meinung nach verdient. Geil!

8/10

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Ashladan

Een plaat die wellicht bij velen hoog in het jaarlijstje gaat terecht komen (bij mij alleszins). V- The Doctrine Decoded verdient allerminst enkele luisterbeurten. Het is een beetje een groeiplaat, gezien de niet voor de hand liggende arrangementen. Het album blijft je de ganse duur, en ver daarna boeien. Kopen die handel!

97/100

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Pavillon 666

Alors, on pourra toujours tergiverser, penser qu’il y a un petit côté « on se la raconte » chez ces Suédois qui adorent montrer leur talent dans tous les domaines du metal. Pour autant, on a vraiment affaire à un album d’un excellent niveau. Si vous aimez le progressif et n’êtes pas allergiques aux composantes extrêmes du metal, si vous aimez le death et le black et aimez les groupes qui sortent de l’ordinaire, essayez Loch Vostok, vous aurez toutes les chances d’y trouver votre bonheur. Pour ma part, il s’agit d’un des meilleurs albums de l’année pour le moment.

9/10

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Behind The Veil

If you need to get an even clearer idea of how they sound then I have to make references to bands like DREAM THEATER, NEVERMORE (latest era), KAMELOT, IN FLAMES, CYNIC and many more. Now you get how varied and beautiful their music is… “V: The Doctrine Decoded”, which is the band’s fifth full length work, is a really impressive, multi-layered release. It’s most unfortunate that LOCH VOSTOK are still a hidden diamond, but hopefully given the right push, they’ll finally have their chance to shine!

8/10

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Metal Guide

A multi layered album that has plenty of things to offer to a wide Metal audience. It can be the breakneck Swedish Death Metal, the diverse prog or the Classic Metal tune, often all found in just one song. It might need cautious repeating listening to explore the little details that are hidden, but at the end you’ll be glad you did.

9/10

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Latest News

Festival show announced

June 19, 2013

Getaway Rock Festival (Gävle, Sweden 8/8 – 10/8) confirmed!

Next album

June 17, 2013

We have begun the writing process for the next album. Right now our goal is to start the recordings during the final quarter of this year, have it out by mid-2014 and get back on the road asap!

Small update

March 26, 2013

So, what are we all doing?
Teddy is releasing a new album with F.K.Ü. on April 26 and with that a small tour will follow. Niklas has been producing and recording other bands. Fredrik is hard at work on the next Anima Morte album to be released later this year. Jimmy is going on tour with Isole and Ereb Altor. Lawrence has been busy recording demos for a new project.
We will get together early in the summer to once again focus on Loch Vostok stuff scheduled for later this year. More on that subject will be revealed later.

Stockholm show cancelled

February 25, 2013

Loch Vostok and Tormention took a stand in union against slave labour and “you should be thankful” attitude and refuses to play the show booked for this Saturday. No further comments will be made.

Mini tour announced

January 16, 2013

Decoding the Hunger, mini tour of Sweden with our brothers in Tormention!
The following dates are scheduled:
2013-02-02 Sweden, Kalmar – Club Dedication
2013-02-15 Sweden, Uppsala – O’Learys
2013-03-02 Sweden, Stockholm – Hellbar (O’Learys)

Trouble finding our albums?

December 3, 2012

We’ve gotten reports that some people are having a hard time finding our albums in online stores so our label, ViciSolum Productions, put together a special webpage with links to online stores that carries “V: The Doctrine Decoded”.
V: The Doctrine Decoded special site

Belated post-tour update

November 22, 2012

“V: The Doctrine Decoded” has been availible for almost two months now and the reviews and fan comments have been nothing but outstanding, thank you so much for your support!
As most (all?) of you now we toured all over Europe during October with our old buddies Leprous and new friends Persefone and Ørkenkjøtt. We had a really great time! Extra thanks again to our amazing crew, above and beyond the call of duty.
One sad note was the cancellation of the Serbian gig. Unfortunally we will not be able to make the replacement show on January 15th either due to scheduling conflicts. Hopefully we’ll be back in Serbia sooner than later!
What else? Oh, we have some interesting news coming up soon but we can’t reveal anything about it yet. Be patient.
/Loch Vostok

V: The Doctrine Decoded released!

September 30, 2012

“V: The Doctrine Decoded” is now availible online at the following locations:
iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/se/album/v-the-doctrine-decoded/id557810650
Spotify http://open.spotify.com/album/1IV427Gbk5ytUkELQNLOT7
WiMP http://wimpmusic.se/wweb/album/?album=16425782

The CD will be unleashed on the 5th of October and it will be availible on all our shows on the upcoming European Progressive Assault tour (see GIGS for the full tour schedule).

V: The Doctrine Decoded pre-order now!

August 22, 2012

“V – The Doctrine Decoded” is availible for pre-order NOW!
Check out one of the following links:

Amazon.co.jp
Amazon.com
Amazon.de
CDON.com
Ginza.se
iTunes

Doctrine Decoded tracklist!

August 20, 2012

This is the final track listing for “V – The Doctrine Decoded”, to be released October 4th (digital September 28):

01. Seeker
02. A Tale Of Two Kings
03. Syndrome Of Self
04. Citizen Cain
05. Twilight Of The Dogs
06. Inflict Chaos
07. Regicide
08. Claim The Throne
09. Ravenous
10. Common Ground
11. Beyond The Obvious

Imhotep

MetalGlory Magazine

Rock Shock

Dont Count On It

Hard And Heavy.de

Avenoctum

Rocking Boy Magazine

Ashladan

Pavillon 666

Behind The Veil

Metal Guide