Celeste are a French blackened doom/sludge/hardcore metal band and this is their sixth album.
The artwork of Celeste albums has always been very striking and atypical, but I think they’ve outdone themselves this time. Continue reading “Celeste – Infidèle(s)”
This is the eighth album from French doom band Monarch.
There may only be five songs on this release, but don’t let that deceive you – there’s almost 68 minutes of music on Never Forever. Continue reading “Monarch – Never Forever (Review)”
Father Murphy are an Italian experimental/avant-garde band and Jarboe is a highly-regarded artist in her own right from the US. This EP sees these two forces combining their considerable talents into 10 minutes of new music.
First off I have to note that I love the EP cover; simple and striking. Continue reading “Jarboe & Father Murphy – Jarboe & Father Murphy (Review)”
Ufomammut are an Italian doom metal band and this is their latest album.
Following on from the extremely enjoyable Ecate, 8 is another 45 minutes or so of prime doom metal, delivered in Ufomammut’s own inimitable style. Continue reading “Ufomammut – 8 (Review)”
This is the fifth album from Ehnahre, an experimental doom band from the US.
This is a hefty and ambitious experimental doom release. It has a basis in metal, but frequently incorporates non-metal elements into the music, to great effect. Continue reading “Ehnahre – The Marrow (Review)”
This is the second album from Polish doom/sludge band 71TONMAN.
A mere four or so years ago since their self-titled debut album came out, 71TONMAN have now returned with an ever heavier, slower, and fatter release. Hold on to something tight before you press play, as Earthwreck is likely to live up to its name when played at high volumes. Continue reading “71TONMAN – Earthwreck (Review)”
Owl Coven are a doom/sludge metal band from France and this is their debut EP.
There may only be two tracks on Owl Coven’s debut release, but that actually means 24 minutes of material for us to enjoy, and enjoy we do. Continue reading “Owl Coven – Cosmic Void (Review)”
This is the sixth album from Chelsea Wolfe, an artist from the US.
Highly emotive and raw, this is an album of heaviness, both musically and emotionally. Continue reading “Chelsea Wolfe – Hiss Spun (Review)”
This is the second album from Italian doom metallers Epitaph.
2014’s Crawling out of the Crypt was one of my favourite release from that year, and if I had to do that best of list over again the album would have definitely made it into the top 20 or so. As much as I enjoyed it at the time, it’s been a firm grower, and is an exceptional example of doom metal done right in an authentic, honest, and traditional way. Continue reading “Epitaph – Claws (Review)”
Gloam are a US black metal band and this is their latest EP.
This is black metal that’s played with grim grandeur and some touches of doom. This is dark and majestic music, using melody well to create atmosphere and evoke images of harsh vistas and gloomy landscapes. Continue reading “Gloam – Death Is the Beginning (Review)”
