Featuring extraordinary UK doom metal veterans, Godthrymm triumphantly bring back the glorious aura of early-mid ‘90s throughout the monumental soundscapes of the third album “Projections”.
“Trenches Deep” marks an impactful beginning focusing on the heaviness of convoluted doomed guitar progressions fueled by harsh tonalities and amplified speed yet the elegant vocal duet highlights a mesmerizing melodic flair.
The gothic splendor of “The Sun Never Fell” flourishes within the profoundly melancholic melodic ensemble as the captivating mournful guitar phrases gently unfold around an eloquent vocal duet.
On “Endure My Skin” legendary vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe delivers a truly cathartic vocal performance perfectly complementing the lugubrious atmosphere where the monochromatic guitar melodies constantly convey bleak sentiments while the mighty rhythmic section ultimately acquires a renewed obscure energy.
The gloomy grand finale “Hope Is Eternal” relies on the thrilling guitar work shifting effortlessly from monolithic riffs, supported by the precise and often aggressive drumming, to sophisticated leads channeling a gripping melodic essence further enriched by Catherine’s fascinating vocal delivery and ghastly atmospheric tapestries.
Demonstrating charismatic musicianship and devotion to uncompromising doom metal, Godthrymm skillfully blend crushing grooves and decadent melodic themes within the darkly alluring sonic realm of “Projections”.
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Mortiferum – Preserved In Torment
Doomed death metal band Mortiferum fully embraces an obscure sonic vision that today leads to the oppressive soundscapes of the sophomore album “Preserved In Torment”.
The asphyxiating atmosphere of “Eternal Procession” is constantly amplified by the cavernous growls and evokes a timeless doom essence as the dismal guitar sound leads to a wicked combo of captivating melodic undertones and crushing riffs.
Following a straightforward death metal approach “Exhumed From Mortal Spheres” acquires a malevolent speed fueled by the vicious drumming and the corrosive riffage that will give way to an elaborate guitar solo.
Through the murky atmosphere of “Caudex Of Flesh” guitars carefully craft a solid series of funereal progressions conveying a sense of impending doom favored by the painfully slower tempo yet the hostile rhythmic section can still build a malignant assault in classic death metal fashion.
On “Mephitis Of Disease” the sharp riffage and the aptly tormented growls march fiercely through a pitchblack dimension and the rhythmic ensemble can seamlessly shift from dramatic doom laden passages to insanely faster grooves.
Within the world of endless darkness depicted on “Preserved In Torment” Mortiferum diligently focus on extremely heavy riffage and lugubrious rhythmic dynamics proudly channeling the ominous force of extreme metal.
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