Funeral

The Profile

Funeral are a Norwegian funeral doom/doom metal band formed in the early 1990s. Early releases featured female vocals, while mid-2000s albums like From These Wounds introduced emotive clean male vocals by Frode Forsmo. The group has endured the deaths of members including bassist Einar Fredriksen and guitarist Christian Loos, yet continued with releases such as As the Light Does the Shadow.

From These Wounds (2006) is praised in two reviews for its evocative clean vocals, slow tempos, and immersive atmosphere; lyrics center on despair and mortality. As the Light Does the Shadow (2008) receives a negative review citing uninspired songwriting despite robust production and a Robert Lowe guest spot. The band is Norwegian, active since the early 1990s, with the debut LP Tragedies released in 1995.

Three DeBaser reviews dive into Funeral’s funeral doom: two hail From These Wounds for its emotive clean vocals and immersive length, one critic pans As the Light Does the Shadow for being uninspired. Publicly, Funeral are a Norwegian doom group active since the early 1990s. Key albums discussed: From These Wounds (2006) and As the Light Does the Shadow (2008).