3rd album from 2024 by this outstanding Faroese Doom/ Death Metal band, released six years after the acclaimed "Támsins likam". Inspired by the real-life whaling tragedy that struck the Faroe Islands in 1915, when fourteen men lost their lives during a storm, the album unfolds a deeply emotional story filled with grief, despair and human resilience.
Its sound blends Death/ Doom Metal, melancholic atmospheres and profound emotional depth, driven by the remarkable performance of vocalist Jón Aldará, whose seamless transitions between clean singing and growls add tremendous expressive power. More epic, dynamic and ambitious than its predecessors, the album incorporates atmospheric, folk and cinematic elements, resulting in one of the most moving and distinctive Doom Metal releases of recent years.
Recommended for fans of: SWALLOW THE SUN, DRACONIAN, OCTOBER TIDE and MOURNING BELOVETH.[Digipack]
Vinyl version with gatefold cover of the 3rd album from 2024 by this outstanding Faroese Doom/ Death Metal band, released six years after the acclaimed "Támsins likam". Inspired by the real-life whaling tragedy that struck the Faroe Islands in 1915, when fourteen men lost their lives during a storm, the album unfolds a deeply emotional story filled with grief, despair and human resilience.
Its sound blends Death/ Doom Metal, melancholic atmospheres and profound emotional depth, driven by the remarkable performance of vocalist Jón Aldará, whose seamless transitions between clean singing and growls add tremendous expressive power. More epic, dynamic and ambitious than its predecessors, the album incorporates atmospheric, folk and cinematic elements, resulting in one of the most moving and distinctive Doom Metal releases of recent years.
Recommended for fans of: SWALLOW THE SUN, DRACONIAN, OCTOBER TIDE and MOURNING BELOVETH.
13th album from 2023 by this influential Swedish band, continuing the melancholic and atmospheric evolution that has defined its music over the last two decades. Released after the acclaimed "City Burials", the album finds the band in excellent creative form, further refining a unique musical identity within the contemporary metal landscape.
Its sound blends Dark Metal, Progressive Rock and atmospheric Metal with Jonas Renkse's trademark melancholic melodies, immersive arrangements and deep emotional weight. Elegant, introspective and rich in detail, the album delivers some of the strongest material of the band's recent era, once again proving the band's ability to evolve without losing its identity.
Recommended for fans of: ANATHEMA, OPETH, SOEN and THE GATHERING.
The sole release from 1989 by this Dutch Death/ Doom band, compiling the complete recordings of an extremely short-lived yet highly influential underground act. Regarded as a genuine cult artifact, it gathers the legendary "Erupted Evil" demo together with live material recorded between 1989 and 1990, including 7 live bonus tracks that complete the legacy of one of the earliest and most extreme expressions of European Death/ Doom.
Their sound is painfully slow, oppressive and sickening even by the standards of the era. Strongly influenced by HELLHAMMER and CELTIC FROST, they developed a primitive, crushing and funereal style that anticipated many of the bands that would later define the Death/ Doom genre. A true underground relic and an essential release for understanding the origins of extreme doom metal.
Recommended for fans of: HELLHAMMER, CELTIC FROST, WINTER and THERGOTHON.
Debut mini-CD from 2024 by this Costa Rican Doom/ Death Metal band formed in 2023. Despite being its first recording, "Lutum" quickly attracted attention within the underground scene thanks to its remarkably mature and extremely dark approach, serving as the introduction of one of the most promising new acts from Central America's extreme Metal scene.
Its sound explores the heaviest and most oppressive corners of Doom/ Death Metal, combining monolithic riffing, cavernous atmospheres and an almost suffocating sense of darkness. Slow, dense and deeply morbid, the material avoids unnecessary technical displays in favour of creating a constant feeling of decay and desolation. A short but highly effective release that hints at tremendous future potential.
Recommended for fans of: RIPPIKOUlu, WINTER, THORR'S HAMMER and CIANIDE.
2nd album from 1998 by this influential Greek Death Metal band, presented here in a reissue featuring new cover artwork and 4 bonus tracks. Originally released during the band's most experimental period, the album represented a significant step forward from their debut, expanding their sound with richer atmospheres, more elaborate songwriting and a stronger individual identity.
Its music combines dark and melodic Death Metal with symphonic elements, atmospheric passages and lyrical themes rooted in mythology and occultism, foreshadowing many of the characteristics that would later define the band's signature style. An essential release for understanding the evolution of one of the most original and influential bands to emerge from the Greek metal scene.
Recommended for fans of: ROTTING CHRIST, MOONSPELL, TIAMAT and THERION. [Digipack]
Debut album from 2014 by this Maltese Funeral Doom/ Death Metal band. After several years of activity within the local underground scene, VICTIMS OF CREATION released a deeply dark and oppressive first full-length exploring themes of suffering, decay and existential despair, displaying a clear devotion to the slowest and heaviest forms of extreme Metal.
Its sound combines the density of Funeral Doom with elements of Death/ Doom Metal, building lengthy compositions around monolithic riffs, extremely slow tempos, melancholic atmospheres and deep, anguished vocals. Dark, mournful and immersive, the album creates a constant feeling of desolation and sorrow, making it particularly appealing to listeners seeking the most emotional and crushing side of extreme Doom Metal.
Recommended for fans of: MOURNING BELOVETH, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, EVOKEN and SKEPTICISM.
2nd album from 2014 by the Spanish AUTUMNAL, a majestic and melancholic work of Gothic Doom Metal and Death/Doom filled with dark atmospheres, huge melodies and deep emotional weight. “The End Of The Third Day” combines delicate and ethereal passages with crushing heavy riffs and tortured vocals, building a dark, elegant and deeply immersive sonic universe. A release as epic as it is introspective, placing AUTUMNAL among the most refined and emotional acts of contemporary European Doom Metal. Recommended for fans of DRACONIAN, SWALLOW THE SUN, MY DYING BRIDE and NOVEMBERS DOOM.
4th album from 1996 by the Swedish CEMETARY, a dark and melancholic work of Gothic Metal and Doom Metal where the band almost completely abandons its Death/ Doom roots in favour of a more atmospheric, emotional and gloomy sound. “Sundown” surrounds the listener with a haze of melodic guitars, despair-filled vocals and a cold, decadent atmosphere that turned the album into a cult reference within 90s European Gothic Metal. Elegant, introspective and deeply depressive, it stands as one of Mathias Lodmalm’s most personal and evocative works. Recommended for fans of TIAMAT, PARADISE LOST, KATATONIA and MOONSPELL.
Vinyl re-issue on black wax with poster of the debut album from 1987 by the American DREAM DEATH, an absolutely visionary cult masterpiece that merges Doom Metal, Thrash Metal and primitive Death Metal into a dark, psychedelic and sickening atmosphere. Journey Into Mystery was years ahead of its time with its combination of crushingly heavy riffs, devastating slow tempos, tortured vocals and a strange hallucinatory feeling that makes the album as oppressive as it is hypnotic. A fundamental release for understanding the evolution of the most twisted and experimental side of Doom/Death Metal. Recommended for fans of AUTOPSY, WINTER, CELTIC FROST and ASPHYX.
Debut album from 1987 by the American DREAM DEATH, an absolutely visionary cult masterpiece that merges Doom Metal, Thrash Metal and primitive Death Metal into a dark, psychedelic and sickening atmosphere. Journey Into Mystery was years ahead of its time with its combination of crushingly heavy riffs, devastating slow tempos, tortured vocals and a strange hallucinatory feeling that makes the album as oppressive as it is hypnotic. A fundamental release for understanding the evolution of the most twisted and experimental side of Doom/Death Metal. Recommended for fans of AUTOPSY, WINTER, CELTIC FROST and ASPHYX. [Slipcase]
Debut EP from 2018 by the Polish HAUNTED CENOTAPH, a heavy and funerary blast of Death/ Doom Metal strongly influenced by early death-doom pioneers, where slow, dense and dragging riffs dominate alongside a dark and sepulchral atmosphere. “Nightmares from Beyond” builds a raw and primitive sound focused on heaviness and a constant sense of oppression.
The material moves within a classic Death/ Doom framework, with simple yet hypnotic structures, rough production and a clear inspiration drawn from the underground scene of the late 80s and early 90s.
Recommended for fans of DERKÉTA, COFFINS, AUTOPSY, WINTER and MYTHIC.
6th album from 1997 by the legendary PARADISE LOST, a dark, melancholic, and atmospheric work where the British band continued expanding their sound into more gothic and emotional territories without losing their unmistakable gloomy essence.
4th album from '16 by this US Dark Occult Rock band with Doom, Psychedelia and Blues Rock touches with influences in the vein of BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, PENTAGRAM...
Compilation released in 2020 by the Japanese COFFINS, one of the most respected bands in contemporary Doom/Death Metal. “March of Despair / Craving to Eternal Slumber” gathers two long out-of-print EPs originally released in 2012 and 2015, supplemented with several bonus tracks to offer more than 75 minutes of the band's trademark crushing sound.
The release includes the complete “March of Despair” and “Craving to Eternal Slumber” EPs, showcasing COFFINS at one of the strongest points of their career. Their sound combines the rawness of Old School Death Metal with the suffocating heaviness of Doom Metal, creating a dark, rotten and utterly devastating atmosphere that has become one of the hallmarks of the Japanese extreme Metal scene.
Recommended for fans of ASPHYX, AUTOPSY, NIHILIST, BOLT THROWER and CELTIC FROST. [Slipcase]
Official release on double-CD that includes the two demos '90 & '91 plus an unreleased 7"EP. In total there's 14 songs from the best epoch of the band together with a CD-ROM featuring a full concert from '91 with 13 songs!!
6th album from '18 by this Italian band that plays a heavy Stoner Doom Metal with influences from bands like BLACK SABBATH, ALICE IN CHAINS CATHEDRAL, MONSTER MAGNET...
Debut and only album from 2002 by the American HIDDEN, a unique project featuring musicians associated with bands such as NECROPHAGIA, KRIEG, JUDAS ISCARIOT, SIGH and EXIT-13. “Spectral Magnitude” presents a highly distinctive blend of Progressive Death Metal, Black Metal and Doom Metal, wrapped in a strong scientific, cosmic and existential thematic framework.
Far removed from the usual extreme Metal clichés, the album embraces atmospheric compositions, unconventional song structures and a pronounced experimental spirit, venturing into territories close to the darker and more avant-garde side of Progressive Metal. A largely forgotten rarity that stands out both for its remarkable lineup and its ambitious artistic vision, making it a fascinating cult release for fans of adventurous extreme Metal.
Recommended for fans of SIGH, ARCTURUS, VED BUENS ENDE and SOLEFALD.
4th album from 1993 and one of the most iconic and influential works by PARADISE LOST, where the British band achieved a masterful balance between Doom darkness, melancholic melodies, and deeply immersive gothic atmospheres. An absolute essential classic of ’90s Metal.
