Lord Vicar

Lord Vicar is a Finnish doom metal band formed by Kimi Kärki after leaving Reverend Bizarre; the band plays traditional, epic doom and released Fear No Pain (2008) and Signs Of Osiris (2011).

Founded by Kimi Kärki after his departure from Reverend Bizarre (reviews state this occurred in 2007). Debut album Fear No Pain was released in November 2008; Signs Of Osiris was released in October 2011. Vocalist on the reviewed releases is Christian "Chritus" Lindersson. Lyrical themes cited in reviews include occultism, history, religion, loss and pain. Reviewers compare the band's sound to Cathedral, Candlemass and Reverend Bizarre.

DeBaser hosts two reviews by Hellring that examine Lord Vicar's adherence to classic epic doom. Fear No Pain (2008) is praised for quality despite lack of innovation; Signs Of Osiris (2011) is viewed as a step down. Overall: competent, traditional doom for fans of the genre.

For:Fans of classic and epic doom metal; listeners of Candlemass, Cathedral and Reverend Bizarre.