Sunday, September 27, 2009

Resonance Room - Unspoken (2009)

Genre : Progressive Gothic Doom
Country : Italy

Debut album from Resonance Room. They play Gothic Doom with Progressive Metal influences, melodic guitars, intricate riffs, rhythm changes, sorrowful melodies, bleak keyboards, depressive clean vocals and some deep grunts. Highly recommended for fans of The Foreshadowing, Novembre, Serenades, The Prophecy, Dark Suns, etc.

1.Unreason 01:45
2.Escape 05:51
3.Far From Grace 04:53
4.Maybe You Are... 08:02
5.The Warmth Of Life 04:04
6.Frost And Emptiness 05:44
7.Bloodred 04:22
8.A Prayer 04:35
9.Instants Of Madness 04:23
10.While I'll Burn 05:26
11.Unspoken 08:30

Total playing time 57:35

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Alchera - Sueño De Oscuridad (2009)

Genre : Melodic Doom Death/Gothic Metal
Country : Venezuela

This is the first full-length of the band. Their style is Melodic Doom Death with Gothic influences, melodic riffs, sad keyboards, melancholic melodies, atmospheric passages, deep grunts and female vocals. Interesting release!

1.Sueño De Oscuridad 04:48
2.Espejo Espectral 04:20
3.Frágil 04:50
4.Cantus Lunae 04:24
5.Hasta Que El Sueño Nos Una 04:44
6.Silencio Interno 06:40
7.La Sombra Del Fantasma De La Opera 04:39

Total playing time 34:25

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Riff Cannon - Mercury Mountain (2009)

Genre : Stoner Doom Rock
Country : United States

Interesting album from Riff Cannon, they play Stoner Doom with 70's influences, Rock elements, some Psychedelic passages, distorted riffs, corrosive melodies, and rhythm changes. Very recommended for fans of this genre!

1.Into The Unknown 03:05
2.Casting Shadows 03:00
3.The Oracle 04:43
4.Remember To Die 02:56
5.Roads To Pompeii 09:44
6.Mercury Mountain 02:43
7.See Me Fall 06:49
8.At The Hall 06:50

Total playing time 39:50

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Friday, September 25, 2009

Nox Aurea - Via Gnosis (2009)

Genre : Melodic Doom Death
Country : Sweden
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Excellent first album from Nox Aurea! The band plays Melodic Doom Death full of melancholy and darkness, with melodic riffs, depressive keyboards, mournful melodies, obscure atmosphere, beautiful passages, rhythm changes, some classical arrangements, deep grunts, dying clean vocals, and some female voices. This album is really interesting and recommended for fans of early Draconian.
Highly recommended!!!
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1.Opus Draconus 01:55
2.The Funeral Of All 10:15
3.Odium Divinum 07:48
4.Suffer 11:09
5.Distant Stars 02:18
6.Nights in Solitude 10:04
7.Last Amongst Earth And Sky 08:59
8.Mother Alethia 12:28
9.Via Gnosis 06:25

Total playing time 01:11:21

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Griftegård - Solemn, Sacred, Severe (2009)

Genre : Epic Doom
Country : Sweden

This is the first full-length of the band. Griftegard plays Epic Doom Metal with crushing melodies, melodic riffs, distorted guitars, ultra-heavy passages, dense atmosphere, slow rhythm, and brilliant Epic vocals. The melodies are bleakness, solitude, despair, sorrow, depression and suffering. Awesome album!
Highly recommended!!!
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For fans of Isole and Candlemass!!!

1.Charles Taze Russell 09:29
2.Punishment & Ordeal 11:39
3.I Refuse These Ashes 07:32
4.Noah's Hands 04:40
5.The Mire 07:17
6.Drunk with Wormwood 05:47

Total playing time 46:24

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Griftegård - Psalm Bok (EP 2007)

Genre : Epic Doom
Country : Sweden

1.Charles Taze Russell 07:55
2.Paul Gustave Dore 10:11

Total playing time 18:06

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Aabsynthum - Non Forms...Regressus ad Originem (2009)

Genre : Funeral Doom
Country : Romania
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First album of the band. Aabsynthum plays Funeral Doom with crushing riffs, distorted guitars, atmospheric elements, ultra-dense melodies, obscure keyboards, violins, rhythm changes, sinister passages, depressive moments, and cavernous grunts.
Highly recommended!

1.Mon Etat I 01:18
2.Non Frorms... 09:02
3.Ethica...Being and Time 08:39
4.Idiopathy 11:30
5.Plumb 10:03
6.Mon Etat II 01:47

Total playing time 42:19

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Doom:VS - Empire of the Fallen (Demo 2004)

Genre : Funeral Doom/Melodic Doom Death
Country : Sweden

This is the first release of Doom:VS, this Demo includes tracks after published in their "Aeternum Vale" album, but these tracks have some different arrangements and different duration time. This is an awesome release from the most obscure and funereal years of the band. Highly recommended!!!

1.I Fade 09:38
2.Empire of the Fallen 06:03
3.Oblivion Upon Us 07:45
4.Aeternus 12:33

Total playing time 35:59

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Desire - Crowcifix (EP 2009)

Genre : Melodic Doom Death
Country : Portugal

This is the awaited new work of this excellent band, after 7 years they release this new EP. Doom Death with melodic riffs, awesome melodies, rhythm changes, beautiful atmosphere, deep grunts, and melancholic clean vocals. The melodies are full of agony, despair, anguish, depression, pain and melancholy.
Highly recommended!!!

1.White Falling Room 09:48
2.Funeral Doomentia 06:18
3.Frozen Heart... Lonely Soul (Live) (Originally released in 'Locus Horrendus' album) 13:42

Total playing time 29:48


Previous albums of the band :

Desire - Locus Horrendus (2002)


Desire - Pentacrow (1998)


Desire - Infinity... (1996)

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Pombagira - Black Axis Abraxas (2009)

Genre : Sludge Doom
Country : England
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This is the second album of the band. Their style is ultra-slow Sludge Doom with distorted guitars, crushing riffs, psychedelic elements, dense atmosphere, and aggressive grunts.
Very recommended!

1.Black Axis Abraxas 30:48
2.Idol of Perversity 21:19

Total playing time 52:00

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Monolithe - Monolithe I (2003)

Genre : Funeral Doom
Country : France
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Monolithe plays magnificent and monumental Funeral Doom in all their releases, with awesome riffs full of despair and desolation, slow melodies, rhythm changes, progressive influences, and bleak atmosphere. The band has 2 masterpieces "Monolithe I" and "Monolithe II" and one excellent EP "Interlude Premiere".
Highly recommended!!!
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Monolithe includes members from Despond, Nydvind, Anthemon and The Old Dead Tree.

1.Monolithe I 51:58

Total playing time 51:58
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Monolithe - Monolithe II (2005)

Genre : Funeral Doom
Country : France

1.Monolithe II 50:27

Total playing time 50:27

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Monolithe - Interlude Premier (EP 2007)

Genre : Funeral Doom
Country : France
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1.Monolithic Pillars 20:00

Total playing time 20:00

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Skumring - De glemte Tider (2005)

Genre : Melodic Doom/Funeral Doom (Female Vocals)
Country : Norway

Amazing first album of the band. This is a perfect combination of Melodic Doom with Funeral Doom influences, with beautiful and distressing female vocals, sad melodies, melancholic atmosphere, and acoustic passages. All songs was written in norwegian language. This is the most melancholic album that you will listen in a lot of time.

This album is for fans of Funeral, The 3rd and the Mortal, Chalice, Ashes you Leave, Shape of Despair, etc.
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1.Søvn 12:35
2.De Glemte Tider 18:52
3.Forførelse I Natten 13:10

Total playing time 44:37

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The Drowning - This Bleak Descent (2008)

Genre : Doom Death
Country : England

This second album of the band is magnificent with melodies very well worked and magnificent arrangements. The guitars are very heavy, with intricate riffs and guitar solos. The atmosphere is dense and enigmatic. The vocals are brilliant with powerful grunts, screaming growls, and melancholic clean vocals. It's crushing Doom Death in the best performance. Highly recommended!!!
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1.Blackened Weave 07:15
2.Soulless Harvest 06:34
3.In The Fields Of Solace 12:57
4.Forever Fall 04:58
5.In Sufferance 07:03
6.The Ashen Light01:43
7.Solitary White Ship 10:43
8.Flowers For The Fallen 08:34
9.The Last Dance Of Eve 07:38

Total playing time 01:07:25

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The Drowning - When The Light Was Taken From Us (2006)

Genre : Doom Death
Country : England

This is the debut album from The Drowning, it's crushing Doom Death with melodic riffs and aggressive passages, accompanied by deep grunts and some clean vocals. They use acoustic guitars and keyboards, creating an obscure atmosphere. Highly recommended!

1.Devoid Of Light 08:38
2.A Bitter Shade Of Grey 07:18
3.Host Of Flies 08:56
4.Abstract Eden 08:26
5.Nothing Feels Like Nothing 08:55
6.Beyond The Walls Of Sleep 07:22

Total playing time 49:38

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Serenades - Father (2009)

Genre : Gothic Doom
Country : Italy

Awesome third album of the band. In this release Serenades plays Gothic Metal with Doom influences, melodic riffs, bleak keyboards, melancholic passages, sad atmosphere and clean vocals. This album is for fans of The Foreshadowing, Novembre, Heavenwood, etc.
Highly recommended!

1.Father 04:29
2.Take Me Over 04:51
3.A Grey Kaleidoscope 07:20
4.Transcendent 01:46
5.Chiaroscuro 06:10
6.The Darkest Day 04:38
7.Unspoken 05:47
8.Emotional Waves 06:15
9.Final 03:26

Total playing time 44:47
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Links to the first Serenades albums:

Serenades - The Age of Purity (1997)


Serenades - Ionia (2000)

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The Gates of Slumber - Hymns of Blood and Thunder (2009)

Genre : Epic Heavy Doom
Country : United States

1.Chaos Calling 05:31
2.Death Dealer 04:23
3.Beneath the Eyes of Mars 05:59
4.The Doom of Aceldama 08:36
5.Age of Sorrow 02:50
6.The Bringer of War 04:44
7.Descent Into Madness 10:45
8.Iron Hammer 03:48
9.The Mist in the Mourning 02:22
10.Blood and Thunder 04:34

Total playing time 53:32

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The Gates of Slumber - Conqueror (2008)

Genre : Epic Heavy Doom
Country : United States

1.Trapped in the Web 04:57
2.Conqueror 08:15
3.Ice Worm 05:19
4.Eyes of the Liar 07:21
5.Children of Satan 07:18
6.To Kill and Be King 08:43
7.The Machine 03:39
8.Dark Valley Suite 16:29

Total playing time 01:02:01

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Monday, September 21, 2009

Count Raven - Mammons War (2009)

Genre : Traditional Doom
Country : Sweden
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After 13 years Count Raven releases their 5th album. It's awesome Traditional Doom in the classic vein, with slow crushing riffs and magnificent vocals! Highly recommended!
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1.The Poltergeist 04:32
2.Scream 05:08
3.Nashira 05:13
4.The Entity 07:04
5.Mammons War 05:48
6.A Lifetime 10:50
7.To Kill a Child 08:24
8.To Love, Wherever You Are 03:19
9.Magic Is... 04:25
10.Seven Days 08:52
11.Increasing Deserts 05:05

Total playing time 01:08:40

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