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SOM - Let The Light In (2025)

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SOM's Let The Light In showcases a refined blend of heavy, doom-laden riffs and ethereal melodies, embodying their self-described "doom pop" sound. Tracks like "Don't Look Back" and "Chemicals" highlight the band's ability to intertwine dense guitar work with ambient vocals, creating a balance between intensity and tranquility. The album's dynamic range, from the brooding "Nightmares" to the uplifting "Under Streetlights," offers listeners a journey through contrasting emotions. While some tracks may not surpass the impact of their previous work, the cohesive production and emotive delivery solidify this album as a significant entry in SOM's discography. ​ Sources: No Clean Singing The Prog Mind Distorted Sound Magazine Outlaws Of The Sun Bandcamp Genre : Doomgaze Country : US Final Verdict : 67% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 31th / 215 Highlight : Under Streetlights Made me think of: Caspian​ Alcest​ Jesu​...

Hermyth - Aether (2025)

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"Aether" is the sophomore album by Hermyth, released on March 7, 2025, through Meuse Music Records. The project, led by Italian musician Nick Magister, features Therese Tofting as the primary vocalist, with guest appearances by Lucia Amelia Emmanueli and Gogo Melone. The album delves into the cosmic drone genre, blending dark, melancholic tones with spacious, elongated riffs that create an ambient, ethereal atmosphere. Tracks like "Black Moon Lilith" and the 11-minute closer "The High Priestess" showcase the band's ability to craft immersive soundscapes that are both healing and tranquil. The Prog Mind awarded "Aether" a 9/10 rating, highlighting its capacity to transfix listeners and provide solace through its mystical and witchy compositions. ​ Genre : Doomgaze Country : Italy Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 53th / 204 Highlight : Marigold Made me think of: ISON​ Slowdive Kauan #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #ne...

Fós - Níl mo chroí in aon rud (2025)

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"Níl mo chroí in aon rud" is a captivating blend of Irish folk traditions and atmospheric metal elements. The album features sean-nós-inspired vocals by Susan Ní Cholmáin, delivering haunting melodies without the use of pitch correction, which adds to its raw authenticity. The instrumentation, led by Fionn Murray, seamlessly fuses post-rock and post-metal influences, creating immersive soundscapes that range from minimalist grooves to powerful crescendos. Critics praise the duo's ability to evoke deep emotions through their music, resulting in a spellbinding listening experience that transcends language barriers. veilofsound.com Genre : Doomgaze Country : Ireland Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 25th / 109 Highlight : Molly na gCuach Ní Chuilleanáin Made me think of: Ulver Tenhi Kauan #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Doomgaze #Fós #Ireland #LP #Album #release  

Iress - Sleep Now, In Reverse (2024)

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Genre : Doomgaze Country : US Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 222th / 578 Highlight : Ever Under Made me think of: Holy Fawn Chelsea Wolfe Deafheaven #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Doomgaze #Iress #US #LP #Album #release  

Outlander - Acts of Harm (2024)

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Genre : Doomgaze Country : UK Final Verdict : 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 189th / 500 Highlight : Bound Made me think of: Holy Fawn Cloakroom Nothing #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Doomgaze #Outlander #UK #LP #Album #release  

Vanishing Kids - Miracle of Death (2023)

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Genre : Doomgaze Country : US Final Verdict: 72% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 48th / 819 Highlight : Demon Glove (added to my 2023 best of) Made me think of: Deep Purple Black Sabbath My Bloody Valentine