In the realm of underground metal death/doom outfit Temple Of Void already garnered a lot of attention and now with the release of the third full length “The World That Was” the band is ready to embrace a sonic evolution that inevitably leads to diverse experimental patterns.   

The sense of impending doom is clear throughout “A Beast Among Us” as the mournful rhythmic variations and the obscure growls naturally channel darkness & despair in the midst of a murky atmosphere further emphasized by the lugubrious tonalities of the mighty guitar work. 

On “Self-Schism” the rhythmic rampage is characterized by a hostile death metal inspiration yet the experimental approach leads to multifaceted nuances and the doom elements are palpable within the monolithic guitar progressions that will eventually evolve into mysterious melodic waves. 

The atmosphere of “Leave The Light Behind” immediately conveys futuristic and post-metal vibes that introduce a darkened instrumental ensemble filled with memorable dreamy guitar melodies accompanied by melancholic clean vocals in contrast with the scattered energetic rhythmic patterns of the groovy riffs.  

The title track returns to a classic gloomy doom grandeur as guitars acquire massive gothic tinged nuances to diligently craft alluring crestfallen melodies that are bound to express poignant emotions and become the dominant motif yet there is still space to unleash some significantly heavier charismatic rhythmic segments. 

On “The World That Was” Temple Of Void focuses on an intricate audacious composition that tends to go beyond the traditional formula of death/doom metal in order to achieve a unique sonic identity.