Cult of Luna is a Swedish post-metal band from Umeå, known for dense, atmospheric compositions, heavy dynamics and long-form songs.

Formed in Umeå, Sweden in the late 1990s; often described as a seven-member ensemble in contemporary press and reviews. Reviews on DeBaser note collaborations/guest appearances such as Mark Lanegan on "Inside of a Dream" (The Raging River).

DeBaser reviews consistently praise Cult of Luna's dense, atmospheric post-metal and sludge-influenced sound. Albums noted for long compositions, powerful dynamics and hypnotic arrangements. Live reports emphasize immersive, totalizing performances. Recent work (The Raging River) noted for concision while retaining the band's trademark weight.

For:Fans of post-metal, post-rock, sludge and atmospheric heavy music.

 Five sinister tracks, perfect in dynamic construction.

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 "Vertikal" is thus also post-rock, post-metal, and everything you want to put after the word post.

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 For indeed, seeing a concert by the guys from Umea is a totalizing experience, like being enchanted in front of a dystopian storyteller.

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