FUNERAL

Release Year: 2024
Artist Origin: NOR
Style: dark depressive mournful doom metal

serious illness and untimely death of former vocalist shook Norwegian purveyors of mournful doom, but did not diminish their drive to create, as the band, led by its core figure, drummer Anders Eek, rises back to its feet with the help of newly joined musicians, channeling painful emotions through nine compelling compositions, where clear and deliberate stylistic shift is evident, moving away from previously present death/doom elements and steadily transitioning toward a cleaner, more orchestrated sound with subtle touches of strings and keyboards, while new frontman Eirik Krokfjord’s deep, theatrical baritone adds further drama and sense of classical grandeur, maintaining slow, oppressive approach, ultimately culminating in mature, painfully sincere, and atmospherically rich recording; French first press gatefold sleeve double black vinyl edition is limited to 300 units