Los Angeles based epic doom metallers Stygian Crown are back with their sophomore album ‘Funeral For A King’, set for release in February 2024 via Cruz Del Sur Music! And shared a first taste with the lyric video for the track ‘Bushido’!
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The long-awaited second album “Ancient Doom Metal” by the Russian epic doom metal act Scald captures the pondering power of bands like Manowar and Candlemass, the mystical and a true Viking tradition in honor of Bathory. Out now via High Roller Records since last Friday, July 26th.
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Crypt Sermon delivers an epic slab of traditional doom metal on their third album. ‘The Stygian Rose’ is an epic reord that blends the grandeur of U.S. and Swedish operandi. Out on Dark Descent Records.
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Sorcerer returns with an epic dark album on its fourth installment “Reign of the Reaper” and brings an absolutely great slab of late 80s and early 90s heavy metal out since yesterday via Metal Blade Records.
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Candlmass’ 13th record “Sweet Evil Sun” delivers plenty of emotive melodies and crushing riffs that will appease the demons inside your head, The songs in the album evokes the inner spirit of the Swedish doom metal masters this is a heavy bombardment of powerful riffs. Out on November 18 via Napalm Records!
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‘Lamenting of the Innocent’ is extended to one hour and four minutes, ornamented profusely with clean guitar passages. This is why the new album feels diluted and less heavy than the prior releases.
While waiting for the next full length, Khemmis’ new EP, filled with rarities, covers and live tracks, will serve as an excellent appetizer for one of epic doom’s most promising newcomers.
Reflections is an outstanding illustration of epic doom metal that showcases the artistic and exceptional talent of the trio.
The profound experience of Crypt Sermon in approaching doom metal. Between the thin lines of Candlemass and Solitude Aeternus the band craft their musical creativity.
‘The Door To Doom’ is an amazing executed epic doom metal record. Candlemass is keeping you bewitched from start to finished with heavy riffs, pounding drums and astounding composition and the return of Johan Längquist.
Gig Reports
Celebrating 20 years of Shade Empire with their “songs by request” Hatefeast show in Helsinki!
