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Mother of Graves – The Light That Keeps Us (Review)

This is the third album from US death/doom metal band Mother of Graves.

Mother of Graves have had an enviable run so far. Starting with their impressive debut EP In Sombre Dreams in 2021, they capitalised on this with their first full length the following year – Where the Shadows Adorn. However, it was 2024’s mighty The Periapt of Absence that really put them on the wider death/doom map. Which brings us gloomily to the 46-minute The Light That Keeps Us. Have Mother of Graves continued their ascent into the metallic heavens? Continue reading “Mother of Graves – The Light That Keeps Us (Review)”

Mother of Graves – The Periapt of Absence (Review)

This is the second album from US death/doom metal band Mother of Graves.

2021’s In Sombre Dreams marked Mother of Graves as ones to watch, a band playing affecting doom/death that showed great promise. The following year they delivered on this promise with the impressive Where the Shadows Adorn. Now, two years later, The Periapt of Absence appears, providing us with 45 minutes of new material to explore. Let’s dig in and see what Mother of Graves have for us this time around. Continue reading “Mother of Graves – The Periapt of Absence (Review)”

Krigsgrav – Fires in the Fall (Review)

Krigsgrav are a black metal band from the US and this is their seventh album.

I haven’t caught up with Krigsgrav since their 2016 album Waves of Degradation, so it’s good to check in with them once more. Fires in the Fall contains 53 minutes of new material and reveals some changes to the band’s sound, which can be roughly and facetiously summarised as shorter songs, more doom. Continue reading “Krigsgrav – Fires in the Fall (Review)”

Fires in the Distance – Air Not Meant for Us (Review)

This is the second album from US death/doom metal band Fires in the Distance.

Air Not Meant for Us is a 50-minute journey into melodic death/doom waters from Fires in the Distance, who feature an ex-member of Xenosis in their ranks. Continue reading “Fires in the Distance – Air Not Meant for Us (Review)”

Veilcaste/Tusk – Split (Review)

This is a split between two US doom/sludge bands, Veilcaste and Tusk.

Each band contribute 3 songs, and Veilcaste open the split with 14 minutes of material. Continue reading “Veilcaste/Tusk – Split (Review)”

Mother of Graves – In Somber Dreams (Review)

This is the debut EP from US death/doom metal band Mother of Graves.

In Somber Dreams contains 19 minutes of old-school melodic death/doom. The promo blurb mentions bands such as Katatonia, Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Cloak, and Khemmis, and these serve as suitable reference points, especially the first two. Continue reading “Mother of Graves – In Somber Dreams (Review)”