Tag: Doom
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Mansion – Second Death
Enter Mansion, a Finnish doom project characterised by a gloomy atmosphere, occult themes, a modern production and Alma’s but also Osmo’s vocals. Hypnotic at times, ambient soundscapes and multiple layers in the mix adds greatly to the experience. Percussion is also a highlight maybe for the same reason, but also for the use of different…
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Lord Vigo – We Shall Overcome Review
Second part in a trilogy, prequel to the excellent Blade Runner-inspired Danse de Noir (2020), and a direct sequel to Rush‘s 2112 (1976) masterpiece. The music itself follows the poppy and futuristic epic doom metal presented in the previous record, with clear influences from bands such the mentioned Rush or the underrated Tony Martin-era Black…
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Darkthrone – Astral Fortress Review
Way past the Unholy Trinity and far from the sound that made them popular, Darkthrone don’t give a fuck what others have to say about their music endeavours. They just record whatever they feel like and maybe that’s the reason why they have been relevant for over 35 years and they still are. Forever changing,…