Ancient Folklore by Box of Hammers

We welcome you to the realm of Ancient Folklore, a mystical musical language forgotten by many, yet kept alive by a few. These architects of sound bring meaning to the chaos of contemporary culture, a Box of Hammers among them...

We're proud to present the latest full length work from 'the guitar guy', John Kingston (Hail Meteor!, Filtersphere).

Even more so than on previous Box of Hammers releases - John's guitars are his conch - with drifting pads, haunting melodies and subtle harmonics gelling seamlessly into an epic work of power, beauty and prose.

Tracklist

1.	13th Moon	4:08

2.	The First Days of Summer	5:58

3.	Felt But Not Seen	6:47

4.	Falcor dreams of the luck he brings (for Ben)	2:53

5.	Ancient Folklore	6:22

6.	Forest Bath Immersion Ritual	4:25

7.	Apparition	2:31

8.	The Ritual Killing of a Sword	7:19

9.	Like Falling Leaves	5:35

10.	The Impending Storm	5:52

11.	Hidden Beneath	4:30

12.	In the tomb of Memories	5:09

13.	Tracks in the Snow	8:27

14.	To sleep is to Dream	3:07

15.	Fragrant Dream Mountain	7:40

Credits

released December 11, 2025

Composed, performed, recorded and mixed by John Kingston

Stephen Gallagher - RolandSystem 100 Synthesizer on "Felt but not seen"

Final mix and Master by Stephen Gallagher

Artwork by Reuben Sutherland

Thanks to -
Paul Berrington
Stephen Gallagher
Reuben Sutherland
Ben Fulton at Red Witch Pedals
Peter Jamieson for the loan of his System 100

All my love to my children - Curtis and Nina

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