Sadness

Swiss avant-garde/doom metal band noted for the albums Ames de Marbre (1993) and Danteferno. Reviews emphasise a fusion of doom, gothic and darkwave influences, original atmospheres and connections to the Celtic Frost milieu.

Nationality: Swiss. Notable albums: Ames de Marbre (1993), Danteferno. Influences and connections noted in reviews include Celtic Frost; Martin Eric Ain is mentioned in reviews as having participated as producer/advisor on Danteferno.

DeBaser reviews present Sadness as a Swiss avant-garde/doom act whose two highlighted albums — Ames de Marbre and Danteferno — blend doom/gothic heaviness with darkwave and experimental textures. Reviewers praise the band's originality, atmosphere and vocal performances while noting modest production limits. Danteferno is described as a matured, sensual and mystical work; Ames de Marbre as a seminal, nocturnal record.

For:Fans of experimental/avant-garde metal, doom, gothic and darkwave atmospheres.