Doomed For Metal Reviews

Old Night is a doom metal band from Croatia, who formed in 2015.  Their latest album, “ Mediterranean Melancholy ,” is their fourth-full length album.   I discovered the band when I reviewed their second album, “ A Fracture In The Human Soul ,” back when I wrote for Metal Temple.  I didn’t review their second album, “in my attention like their previous efforts. So, what of “ Mediterranean Melancholy ?” I’m happy to report that this one ups their game is perhaps their best album yet!  With this new album, they have perfected a balance between traditional doom, melancholic textures, and, of course, being heavy as hell. The production and mix are both amazing.  The whole album sounds deep and whole while giving each instrument plenty of breathing room.  The result is the album sounding full and alive, very encompassing.  The tone of the instruments is insane.  Each one is ultra dense with a lot of power behind each guitar strum and drum hit.  T...

Witcher is an atmospheric black metal band from Hungary who formed in 2010. Their latest album, “ Öröklét ,” is their fourth full-length album; they also released three EPs, two demos, and two splits. I will admit that I'm a casual fan of this band–I have a couple of their previous albums but haven't fully dived into them.  “ Öröklét ,” has certainly changed that and I will be returning to their discography soon.  This is an album that is as beautiful as it is tragic, raw as it is smooth flowing. The sweeping keys are present in a very natural way—they aren't there to hide anything or to fill up the background. In essence, they are every bit as important as any of the other elements.  The metal elements are dark–violent drums and, somewhat, oppressively bleak guitars and bass.  It all swirls together in a magnificent way—a lot of bands are described as ‘cinematic’ or ‘epic' but this album has me convinced that Witcher is one of the few bands that can truly harness su...