Forest Stream

The Profile

Forest Stream are a Russian metal group formed in 1995, known for blending symphonic black metal with doom atmospheres. They released Tears of Mortal Solitude (2003) and The Crown of Winter (2009).

Russian group; symphonic black/doom blend; debut album Tears of Mortal Solitude (2003) praised for consistency and atmosphere; follow-up The Crown of Winter (2009) released via Candlelight and received more mixed reactions; vocalist Sonm; later lineup included Kir (drums) and Moloch (bass); six members referenced in reviews; songs highlighted include "Last Season Purity" and "Snowfall".

Forest Stream, a Russian metal group, merge symphonic black metal with doom-laden atmospheres. Reviews praise the debut Tears of Mortal Solitude as a complex, emotive standout, while The Crown of Winter earns a cooler reception for dialing back the doom in favor of harsher accelerations. Noted for nature-evoking keyboards, long-form songwriting, and vocals by Sonm, the band draws comparisons to My Dying Bride, Katatonia, and Opeth.