Mirror of Deception

Mirror Of Deception are a German doom metal band from Esslingen. Reviews note a debut (Mirrorsoil) with Mark Baumhauer on vocals and a later era with Michael Siffermann; Shards (2006) is highlighted as a refined, classic-sounding release.

Band from Esslingen (mentioned in reviews). Vocalist change: Mark Baumhauer was replaced by Michael Siffermann (noted in reviews). Jochen Fopp (guitar) is identified as the creator of the Doom Shall Rise festival. Shards was released on Cyclone Empire (2006, as stated in a review).

German doom metal band Mirror Of Deception is discussed across two DeBaser reviews. Mirrorsoil (debut) is described as honest but uneven; Shards is praised as a stronger, more classic/varied doom record. Reviews note a vocalist change (Mark Baumhauer → Michael Siffermann) and influences from Black Sabbath and Candlemass. Jochen Fopp (guitar) is mentioned as creator of the Doom Shall Rise festival.

For:Fans of traditional/epic doom metal and listeners of Black Sabbath- and Candlemass-influenced music.