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So, if you already know Candlemass, and without straying too far, in their "vein" (I know I'm blaspheming, I'm aware), there are the excellent "Solitude Aeternus" featuring vocalist Robert Lowe, who happens to sing on the latest work of Candlemass themselves, "King of the Grey Islands," and has an incredible voice (not like Messiah Marcolin's, of course, but definitely a worthy competitor in terms of talent). From Solitude, I recommend "Alone," their latest album. Or, if you don't want to stick to "classic" Doom, then you could, if you enjoyed My Dying Bride, check out Shape of Despair: "Angels of Distress," which is a typical example of what melodic "Funeral Doom" is like. But there are plenty of Doom bands, classic and not, orthodox or otherwise. And it's impossible to talk about this genre without mentioning Trouble and their excellent "The Skull." Cheers.

For oDino! You’re right, Sfascia. God canary, grammar is never an opinion! Shattered greetings.

Something Doom but not Funeral. Sure, I gladly recommend them! Candlemass, no doubt about it. Fascinating. Oppressive, yes, but with plenty of bullets in their gun. The albums featuring Messiah Marcolin on vocals are masterpieces, and among them, "Nightfall" certainly stands out, but also their most famous album "Epicus, Doomicus, Metallicus," which contains perhaps their most well-known song: "Solitude." Besides the exceptional singing skills of the vocalists who have succeeded each other in the band, it's worth reading the lyrics, which are some of the most intelligent and never trivial you can find in music. I'm sure that as a start, you'll find it satisfying. Regards.

So, let's try to respond a bit, speaking not as someone who produces this music, but rather as someone who listens to it. If it may seem that I have psychological issues, it’s certainly not for me to judge, but I can assert, and with good reason, without fearing contradiction, that I do not suffer from them at all. My intention is merely to explore, and I can very well switch from an album by Forgotten Tomb to one by Simone Cristicchi without necessarily resorting to Dr. Freud. As for the pleasures of sex... Well... Allow me to be reserved, but even in that field, I don't think I'm doing too badly. At the very least, I can say that in all areas, not just in music, I do not know limited horizons, or at least I only know them in relation to the genre I listen to. But ultimately, I don't care about that.
I thank those who appreciated my review, which in all honesty is directed more towards "industry insiders" (if there ever were any on Debaser) than to others. That doesn’t take away from the fact that I am very pleased to read that someone has grown fond of this much-maligned genre (even though this year, in its heavier variant, we saw the return of the great Candlemass with a beautiful album), which is Doom.

So, let's try to respond a bit, speaking not as someone who produces this music, but rather as someone who listens to it. If it may seem that I have psychological issues, it’s certainly not for me to judge, but I can assert, and with good reason, without fearing contradiction, that I do not suffer from them at all. My intention is merely to explore, and I can very well switch from an album by Forgotten Tomb to one by Simone Cristicchi without necessarily resorting to Dr. Freud. As for the pleasures of sex... Well... Allow me to be reserved, but even in that field, I don't think I'm doing too badly. At the very least, I can say that in all areas, not just in music, I do not know limited horizons, or at least I only know them in relation to the genre I listen to. But ultimately, I don't care about that.
I thank those who appreciated my review, which in all honesty is directed more towards "industry insiders" (if there ever were any on Debaser) than to others. That doesn’t take away from the fact that I am very pleased to read that someone has grown fond of this much-maligned genre (even though this year, in its heavier variant, we saw the return of the great Candlemass with a beautiful album), which is Doom.

My comment wasn’t a reproach, for goodness’ sake. There's nothing wrong with you liking or disliking growl. I won't descend into the classic "De gustibus..." but the concept is the same. I’m just saying that listening to a certain genre of music, whose matrix is always the same, namely a certain Death/Doom, albeit with dozens of exceptions for different bands, requires getting used to the growl.
You’re right to say that Opeth is an extraordinary band, but in my opinion, they are also remarkable because they possess a guttural edge like few others. And this has contributed to their greatness. For the rest, I don’t contest anyone’s opinions. It's not in my nature. I just hope that as many people as possible take notice of the album reviewed here. Best regards.

Here. I’m revisiting this review because I managed to get the album and listened to it very attentively. I must say that the content is well expressed in what you wrote, dear friend, but I disagree with the first sentence you put at the top of the review. This band will not shake Therion, simply because the diversity of style is very apparent, and it is undeniable that the artistic path of the latter, lately, is taking a more "metallica" route compared to Aesma Daeva. However, it’s likely that if they continue with their original and never predictable proposal, they will have greater means to promote their music, and surely they will produce some masterpieces. We’ll see. For now, I thank you for the tip and for introducing me to them. I appreciate your commitment to certain "cultured" realms of heavy music. See you soon.

So. After a long time of not opening these pages, I eagerly sought out this review because, having read about the single that captivated me more than anything else, I could hardly wait to read the review of the entire album. I must say, I certainly expected you, Fjell, to review it, as I considered you the most suitable person for the task. The result, as always, did not disappoint me. Whether it’s the review or the album, which I say without a shadow of a doubt is the best Amorphis has produced in recent years. Even better than some works they embarked on with Pasi Koskinen (who, by now, I believe is eating his hands out of envy). Of course, even back with "Eclipse," it was clear that Amorphis didn’t intend to be forgotten but, on the contrary, had decided to be more alive than ever. And they did so with extraordinary refinement, class, and talent, which means this album certainly, if it’s not the album of the year, will come very close for me.
There’s no need for me to dwell on the songs, as each one is better than the last, and there’s nothing else to say. A small note, just, to those who shudder at the mention of Growl. I wonder, why? There are bands that have made growl their emblem and wouldn’t be who they are without fully embracing it. One prime example? Opeth. Who doesn’t acknowledge their talent and passion that every band should possess? Yet Mikael’s growls are terrifying for their guttural nature. So, set aside your preconceptions, seize this album, which is undoubtedly a masterpiece, and let yourself be enchanted by it. You will rarely find anything better out there.

The votes, God stick...

Doom. Nothing else to write. Except that "Devil Seed" and "Emperor of the Void" are colossal. The best of the best in heaviness.