Gothic Metal

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Tribunal / In Penitence and Ruin – Album Review

Epic orchestral gothic death doom! Finding new bands can sometimes feel like a large coincidence. It was the week of Hyperspace Metal Festival in early April. Amidst various related posts, IG surfaces an album release show in mid-May for a band I was unfamiliar with, but I thought they sounded cool. Then, while waiting in […]

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Swallow the Sun / Shining – Album Review

Atmospheric Gothic Death Doom that takes time to build! Finnish gothic death doom metal band Swallow the Sun released their latest album, “Shining,” in October 2024. The death and doom elements are less prevalent than “Moonflowers”, though still show up at opportune times. There is tons of atmosphere and dynamic contrast as with previous releases,

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Edge of Paradise / Prophecy – Album Review

Hard hitting Dystopian Metal with Symphonic, Goth, and Industrial Flair! I just finished raving about Edge of Paradise and their 2023 dystopian concept album “Hologram,” but they just released their latest, “Prophecy,” yesterday! Edge of Paradise blends several styles together, with key metallic flavors including industrial, symphonic, and gothic, combined with a massive feel, striking

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