“Passage” is such a fitting title for this opus because the material finds Alda further strengthening their bonds as musicians and honing their style into an even more earthen and evolved fusion of black styled metal often revered in their location, and a passionately spirited folk presence. Alda have noticeably grown as songwriters while not forsaking the roots of their core sound and delivery and it makes Passage a vital addition not only to their own impressive catalog, but to the ever growing North American “black metal” community. Passage is an all encompassing journey into the mountains and environs surrounding them. Recorded Spring through Fall of 2014 at Crooked Tree in Pierce County, Washington. Movie Sample from "Jeremiah Johnson." The release of this album got delayed a bit because of an error at the pressing plant.