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Blackshift by Ghostheart Nebula plunges listeners into a dark, atmospheric world, blending crushing doom metal riffs with introspective, ethereal passages. The album’s contrast between growling vocals from Maurizio Caverzan and haunting cleans by Lucia Amelia Emmanueli captures a struggle between light and shadow, creating a “cosmic doom” sound. Tracks like "Sunya" and "Infinite Mirror" explore themes of existence and cosmic emptiness, building a soundscape that balances aggression with somber beauty. Ghostheart Nebula’s unique take on doom, described as a “journey into a sonic void,” reflects the band’s ongoing exploration of loss, memory, and the expansiveness of space​ a closer listen   Metalheads Forever Magazine   The Coroner's Report Magazine . Genre : Melodic Doom Metal Country : Italy Final Verdict: 80% (Excellent Album) Yearly Ranking : 8th / 792 Highlight : Infinite Mirror (added to my 2024 best of) Made me think of: Draconian Swallow the Sun My Dyi...

Shining by Swallow The Sun offers a slightly more accessible and melodic approach to their signature doom metal sound. While retaining the band's deep melancholy, the album is sprinkled with moments of brightness and optimism, most notably on tracks like "MelancHoly" and "Under the Moon & Sun." The production, handled by Dan Lancaster, brings a more polished sound, merging the band’s haunting vocals and heavy riffs with symphonic and gothic elements. While it doesn’t reach the grief-stricken intensity of Moonflowers , Shining still captivates with its introspective lyricism and striking balance of aggression and beauty, making it a strong addition to the band’s discography​ Metal Injection   Metal Storm   Metal Injection . Genre : Melodic Doom Metal Country : Finland Final Verdict: 72% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 32th / 769 Highlight : Innocence Was Long Forgotten (added to my 2024 best of) Made me think of: Katatonia Paradise Lost Anathema #newalb...