The Blood Divine

English gothic/doom/progressive rock band formed around singer Darren J. White with contributions from former Cradle of Filth members Paul Ryan, Benjamin Ryan and Was Sarginson. Their 1996 release Awaken blends seventies-style keyboards with doom and gothic textures.

Awaken was released on Peaceville in 1996. The review highlights lyrical themes of the death of a loved one and notes the band's personnel links to Anathema and Cradle of Filth.

The provided review praises Awaken (1996) for blending seventies progressive keyboards with doom/gothic textures. It highlights personnel links to Anathema and Cradle of Filth and describes the record as spectral, visionary and emotionally heavy, with themes of loss.

For:Fans of doom/gothic metal, listeners of 1970s-influenced progressive rock, followers of Anathema and Cradle of Filth