History will remember these times for so many dark and depressive reasons (global pandemic, historic and unprecedented worldwide financial hardship). One can recount countless chapters in the hopeless chronicle of man's descent into madness and self-annihilation. However, just as mankind is painting its blackest masterpiece since the world erupted in war decades ago, the one beacon of light, hope, solace and safety is doom metal. If there is a divine entity, this would be a

Born from epic doom laden mastermind known as Leif Edling, Avatarium sprung on the scene in 2013 with the self titled debut, the band immediately seized your author's heart into a black dismal grip and filled it with dark raw sultry lust. Not since Candlemass has a band completely captivated the imagination all centered around metal's best frontwoman (by far), Jennie-Ann Smith and guitarist, songwriter, producer and husband Marcus Jidell (Doomsday Kingdom/ex-Evergrey). Now on

Candlemass' importance to the world of metal has been monumental in delivering some of the all time classics in the subgenre of epic doom metal and leader/songwriter/head doom merchant Leif Edling has been the helmsman at the wheel. With Mats Leven out as vocalist back in September following the release of the "House of Doom" EP and the initial recordings for what is now "The Door to Doom," Edling announced the triumphant return of Johan Längquist, who sang on the band's debu

After the cancellation of several concerts last year and fans being worried about the future of the band, My Dying Bride vocalist/lyricist Aaron Stainthorpe has released the following statement: “Many of you have been wondering what has happened to the band since we cancelled all our shows back in late 2017. Well, here is the answer. "In September 2017 my beautiful little daughter, just five years old, was diagnosed with cancer. This event devastated the whole family as w

On June 29th, British cult metal act Paradise Lost will release a remixed and remastered version of their eighth full-length album "Believe In Nothing." Initially released back in 2000, the artwork and production of the album never lived up to the expectations of the band. The quintet now presents a freshly reworked version of the album with more appropriate, gloomy artwork. Today, the band releases the third album trailer, in which singer Nick Holmes and guitarist Greg Macki

Enigmatic dark metal/gothic doom metal outfit Deathwhite has announced the band's first-ever live appearance slated for Friday, September 7th at Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh, PA. The band will be joined by fellow Pittsburgh traditional doom metal act Argus. Regarding the live appearance, the band comments, “Since our 2012 formation, we have frequently stated our intention to never play live. It was never a suitable idea until we had the good fortune of aligning ourselves with S

Portuguese post rock/doom band Sinistro has released a new video for the track "Vento Sul." The mesmerizing video, which captures the band's live presentation, moving soundscapes, and brooding musicality is streaming now in the player above. "Vento Sul" comes off the band's latest new album "Sangue Cássia," which was issued back in January via Season Of Mist. Hailing from Lisbon, Portugal, and driven by five unique individuals from distinct art circles, Sinistro is devastatin

Oregon stoner/doom act YOB released the new album "Our Raw Heart" via Relapse Records today (June 8th). The band is streaming the album in full in the player above. Grab your copy at this location. The album was co-produced by the band and longtime collaborator Billy Barnett at Gung Ho Studio in Eugene, Ore., with mastering handled by Heba Kadry (The Mars Volta, Diamanda Galas, Slowdive). The track listing can be found here: 1. Ablaze 2. The Screen 3. In Reverie 4. Lungs Reac

"Sometimes good music is good music...." these words have adorned hundreds of reviews over the years from yours truly. Does it really matter whether something is "metal"? At some point, some juvenile notion came about that we all must adhere to the strict meaning of a nonexistent code written by a phantom counsel of four people who deems what is cool and what is not. Enter Ghost, which is the subject of so much debate to the point of nausea. Through it all, Tobias Forge has

On June 29th, British cult metal act Paradise Lost will release a remixed and remastered version of the eighth full-length album "Believe In Nothing" via Nuclear Blast Records. The album initially saw the light of day in 2000, but never lived up to the band's personal expectations in terms of production. Now the band is set to release a new version of the album reworked by Jaime Gomez Arellano and featuring brand new, stylistic artwork (shown below). The lyric video for "Mout

Longtime psychedelic doom metal act When The Deadbolt Breaks joined with Sliptrick Records to release the upcoming new full-length album "Angels Are Weeping... God Has Abandoned..." on CD later on in 2018. A preview clip of the album can be heard in the player above and pre-orders are available at this location. With nearly 15 years and five albums under their dark belts, this Eastern Connecticut trio - Aaron Lewis (guitars, vocals), Mike Parkyn (bass, vocals), and Randall Du

Denver metal/doom quartet Khemmis released a visualizer video for the new single "Bloodletting." The song is the opening track from the anxiously-anticipated third album "Desolation," which drops on June 22nd in North America via 20 Buck Spin and the rest of the world via Nuclear Blast. Pre-order the album over here. The band commented on the track: "'Bloodletting' displays a number of new directions we take throughout this album. A big, harmonized overture gives way to soari