Fossilization - Advent of Wounds (2026)
I like the intent more than the execution here. Advent of Wounds absolutely commits to its cavernous death-doom aesthetic — thick, humid, suffocating — but after a while the density starts to blur rather than deepen. The atmosphere is convincing, yet it rarely mutates into something more narratively gripping. I keep waiting for a structural rupture or a melodic hook to cut through the fog, and it mostly stays in the same pressure zone.
There’s weight, and the band clearly understands old-school death-doom language, but the album feels more sustained than developed. It works in short bursts; as a full listen, it leans toward uniformity. I don’t dislike it — I just don’t feel pulled back into it.
Pros
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Strong, cohesive atmosphere — The cavernous production and slow-moving riffs create a clear identity.
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Old-school authenticity — No trend-chasing; it sticks to classic death-doom DNA.
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Physical weight — The low-end presence and pacing give it genuine heaviness.
Cons
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Limited structural evolution — Songs blur together; few real turning points.
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Murk over articulation — Production sometimes hides riff detail rather than enhancing it.
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Low replay gravity — Once the mood is absorbed, there’s not much variation to revisit.
Genre: Death Doom
Country: Brazil
Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 43th / 140
Highlight: While the Light Lasts
Made me think of:
Mortiferum
The Ruins of Beverast
Disembowelment
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