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Serpent Ascending, Ôros Kaù, Swords of Dis, and Midnight Odyssey – From the Waters of Death – Split (Review)

Serpent Ascending, Ôros Kaù, Swords of Dis, and Midnight Odyssey have joined together to produce an epic split album.

Now here’s an interesting and unusual release. This massive split is a collaborative concept album aimed at providing a contemporary retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh. From the Waters of Death brings together an array of atypical talent from the exceptional I, Voidhanger roster, and is something you should definitely be paying attention to if Continue reading “Serpent Ascending, Ôros Kaù, Swords of Dis, and Midnight Odyssey – From the Waters of Death – Split (Review)”

De l’Abîme Naît l’Aube – Rituel : Initiation (Review)

This is the debut album from Swiss post-metal band De l’Abîme Naît l’Aube.

De l’Abîme Naît l’Aube play post-metal that’s laced with elements taken from post-rock and blackgaze, alongside ritualistic influences. Think a mix of bands such as Alcest, Amenra, Vermilia, and Year of No Light, and you’ll be part of the way there. Across 53 minutes Continue reading “De l’Abîme Naît l’Aube – Rituel : Initiation (Review)”

Worm – Necropalace (Review)

This is the fourth album from US black/death/doom act Worm.

In many quarters Necropalace is a big deal. Through a range of EPs, splits, and albums, (such as Foreverglade and Bluenothing), Worm have continued to develop and grow over the years, essentially Continue reading “Worm – Necropalace (Review)”

Epimetheus – Perseus 9 (Review)

This is the debut album from UK doom band Epimetheus.

Containing 48 minutes of prime underground doom, Perseus 9 heralds the arrival of Epimetheus as ones to definitely watch. More than that though, as not only am I very intrigued by where Epimetheus take their material in the future, where they’re at right now is very compelling in its own right. Continue reading “Epimetheus – Perseus 9 (Review)”

In a House of Heartbeats – Divination of Dreams (Review)

This is the debut album from UK post-metal band In a House of Heartbeats.

Divination of Dreams is a 54-minute cinematic blend of post-rock, post-metal, shoegaze, and doom. In a House of Heartbeats have produced a cracking first record that’s more than worth spending time getting to know intimately. Continue reading “In a House of Heartbeats – Divination of Dreams (Review)”

Vin de Mia Trix – This Landscape Is Alive (Review)

This is the third album from Ukrainian doom metal band Vin de Mia Trix.

Palimpsests was a record that topped my 20174 year end list, but that was a long time ago, and I never really expected to hear from Vin de Mia Trix again after so long. However, they resurfaced in 2022 with the EP Waves~Stars, and have now returned fully with the colossal This Landscape Is Alive. Continue reading “Vin de Mia Trix – This Landscape Is Alive (Review)”

Doubtsower – The Past Melts Away with a Sneer (Review)

Doubtsower is a one-man Welsh doom metal band and this is his fourth album.

If you have yet to experience the uncommon blackened doom of Doubtsower, then let me recommend you Asphyxiation of a Seasick Soul, The Endless Shadow of Despicable Power, and Nothing Reduced to Everything. All are quality slabs of experimental darkness, and all have paved the way for The Past Melts Away with a Sneer. Continue reading “Doubtsower – The Past Melts Away with a Sneer (Review)”

Old Night – Mediterranean Melancholy (Review)

Old Night are a Croatian doom metal band and this is their fourth album.

2017’s Pale Cold Irrelevance and 2019’s A Fracture in the Human Soul were both great records, so I was pleased and surprised when Mediterranean Melancholy appeared out of the blue. I was even more surprised to find out that Old Night released another album – Ghost Light – in 2022 that had completely escaped my attention. Boo! Anyway, let’s now turn our attention to the 44 minutes of new material on Mediterranean Melancholy. Continue reading “Old Night – Mediterranean Melancholy (Review)”

Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin – Stygian Bough Volume II (Review)

Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin are both artists from the US, and they have teamed up once more to bring us a new outing of mournful doom.

2020’s Stygian Bough Volume I was one of my favourites from that year, so I was very excited by the appearance of Stygian Bough Volume II. Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin have impressed in the past, but can they do so again? Continue reading “Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin – Stygian Bough Volume II (Review)”

Primitive Man – Observance (Review)

Primitive Man are a doom band from the US and this is their fourth album.

I confess to being a huge Primitive Man fan. If you’re unfamiliar with their horrendous works, check out (deep breath) – here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Observance brings us a massive new 68 minutes of material to get pulled down into the murk by. Continue reading “Primitive Man – Observance (Review)”