The Sins of Thy Beloved: reviews, works, and essentials

The Sins of Thy Beloved

Musical Group

Forfans of gothic metal, dual-vocal styles, violin in metal, and explorers of the norwegian scene.
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The Profile

Norwegian gothic metal band formed in 1996, known for dual vocals and prominent violin. Released Lake of Sorrow (1998) and Perpetual Desolation (2000) on Napalm Records before disbanding in 2002.

Formed in Norway (1996); released two studio albums on Napalm Records—Lake of Sorrow (1998) and Perpetual Desolation (2000); noted for Beauty-and-the-Beast vocals, violin, and dark atmospheres; disbanded in 2002.

Two DeBaser reviews chart The Sins of Thy Beloved’s path from the ethereal, violin-led Lake of Sorrow (1998) to the darker, more aggressive Perpetual Desolation (2000). The band’s dual-vocal approach, keyboards, and icy atmospheres are praised, with added electronics and more prominent growls on the second album. A Metallica cover closes the later record. Overall sentiment: warmly positive.

Notable Quotes

❝ Overall, a truly excellent, cold, and atmospheric album, light years away from the dozens of pseudo-gothic releases flooding the market.

❝ Overall, we are faced with an exciting work full of atmosphere and magic which, despite some limitations (like the not excellent originality), I recommend to all lovers of dual-voice Gothic Metal.