Showing posts with label funeral doom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label funeral doom. Show all posts

1.20.2008

Ahab

Ahab, a Funeral Doom "crew" from Germany, takes their influence from an obvious source. Their brand of deep-sea spirit crushing funeral doom is a refreshing take on Herman Melville's classic story of hatred and revenge. While perhaps not the most innovative or outstanding band, Ahab provides a solid batch of material that is not to be underestimated.
*Personal Meditations: One of the best bands I've ever heard. Blending mournful melodicism with crushing riffs, Ahab is one of the easiest of Funeral Doom bands to like. Recommended for beginners of the genre, or old timers looking for something that doesn't require much effort to like.*

The Oath [Demo](2005)
The Call Of The Wretched Sea (2006)

1.19.2008

Asunder



Asunder is a Funeral Doom band from Oakland, CA. These guys are phenomenal...and the first Funeral Doom band I've gotten into in a big way. Their music to me is soothing as well as brutal. They have frequently questioned their classification as Funeral Doom by a fair many publications when interviewed and to some extent I can see why, but for all intents and purposes Funeral Doom is the best classification for them. I can't say any more words to describe them, you'll just have to check them out for yourselves.

2004 A Clarion Call
2006 Works Will Come Undone

12.18.2007

Funeral Mourning

Funeral Mourning is a Black/Funeral Doom band from the island continent of Australia. Their sound is one of a very complementary nature, as surprisingly enough the oft grating and frightening sound of BM mixes very well with the plodding, sorrowful nature of Funeral Doom. Their general sound (as one might expect) is one of a very depressive nature, similar to Forgotten Tomb. Fans of that band, and of Funeral Doom, will find a very good listen with this band.
*Personal Meditations/Disclaimer: This band has become one of my staple listens over the past few months. A highly recommended listen FOR LISTENERS OF FUNERAL DOOM. If you don't enjoy Funeral Doom, I warn you against this band, as the stereotypical beefs with the genre are very apparent with this release.*

Drown In Solitude (2006)