Cathedral of Rust – Track 9 from Hostal Handshake 💿 From the upcoming album Stone Oracle (early 2026)

A 9-minute descent into the dust-choked heart of doom. “Cathedral of Rust” is a heavy, dark, and melodic stoner rock epic—fuzzy riffs, desert winds, and slow-burning power. Think rusted monoliths, sun-scorched wastelands, and the echo of forgotten gods.

🔊 Let it drone. Let it crush. Let it breathe.

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(p) & (c), HH 2025.

lyrics: 
Cathedral of Rust
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Altar of ash disgracing your beliefs
with all these lies, your soul melts like falling leaves
in this corruption you obey, in this sacred decay
your gospel is twisted from your flesh-bound faith

This bloodlit sanctuary
deeply embedded systemic
Preach for your own money-pocket-grab
in this cathedral, Cathedral of rust

You betrayed your flock, you betrayed your God 
using your delusion you're sending them straight to the trap
Corroded acts of a stained soul
rusted grace is life's main role

Sanctified is anything you don't accept
in this holy place you've got a huge debt
you wear the robe and you demand obedience
crystal clear the lack of your resilience 



Cathedral of Rust

Hostal Handshake is a stoner doom / hard desert rock band from Athens, Greece, active since 2001. Following early promos and their debut album Hellish (2007, Secret Port Records), they return with Stone Oracle—their long-awaited sophomore full-length, set for release in January 2026. After 18 years, the riffs are heavier, the fuzz deeper, and the desert winds louder.