Yearning

Yearning was a Finnish doom metal band led by Juhani Palomäki. Merging Into Landscapes (2007) is presented in reviews as their fifth album; Palomäki died in July 2007.

Finnish doom band; sound compared to My Dying Bride and Shape of Despair in terms of occasional orchestrations; noted for balance between clean and growl vocals and relative 'lightness' within doom metal. Leader Juhani Palomäki died in July 2007.

A positive, analytical review of Yearning's 2007 album Merging Into Landscapes. The record is noted for its lightness within doom metal, balanced clean and growled vocals, and concise runtime. The review also records the death of leader Juhani Palomaki in July 2007.

For:Fans of doom metal and atmospheric/reflective metal; listeners of My Dying Bride / Shape of Despair-style sounds.