SORCERER

Release Year: 2015
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: hypnotizing epic doom heavy metal

debut full-length album by historical Swedish entity, released after their 2010's reunion, is marked by a mature sound rooted in classic epic doom metal traditions with a noticeable influence from Candlemass and early Black Sabbath, yet it is not merely a nostalgic retread of the genre, as its developed melodic sense and subtle power/heavy elements lend more modern accents to monumental, mysticism-laden compositions, while Anders Engberg’s powerful and theatrical vocals serve as the central creative axis, just as effectively combining massive riffs with memorable choral refrains, while lyrics delve into esoteric and occult themes, ultimately creating an atmospherically rich and emotionally impactful recording that continues tradition while sounding sufficiently contemporary