Doom Metal Archives

Before the Dawn – Stormbringers (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 11, 2023

Back in the 2000s the Finnish Metal scene was booming with exciting bands. Whether it be more Doom Metal leaning acts like Swallow the Sun, or more Gothic Metal ones such as To/Die/For, the well ran deep with talent. A time that also produced some ... Read More

Tribulation – Hamartia (EP Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeApril 27, 2023

The whole idea of an EP versus an LP release is one that many Heavy Metal bands toe the line with from time to time. Something select fans are fickle about, in reality, both formats can be valuable at different points in a band’s career. ... Read More

Katatonia – Sky Void Of Stars (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeMarch 30, 2023

The past few years have been quite wild, and in 2023, Heavy Metal music of all types seems to be in a thriving position. Now nearly three months into the new year, one of the many strong new album releases within the Metal world thus ... Read More

Interview – Vesa Ranta of The Abbey

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 23, 2023

If you are a fan of Finnish Metal, the name Vesa Ranta is more than likely one which is very familiar. Why? Well, Ranta was the man behind the drum kit for The Northernmost Killers, Sentenced, for sixteen long years. Rising to international recognition thanks ... Read More

Interview – Natalie Koskinen from The Abbey & Shape of Despair

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 14, 2023

For some, music is merely a distraction or background noise. For others, it is the very fabric of their existence. For Finnish musician Natalie Koskinen, music is as important as the air she breathes. Involved in the Metal scene since she was a teenager, Koskinen ... Read More

Interview – Roger Öjersson of Katatonia

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 23, 2023

Nearly all bands sustain lineup shifts… and Katatonia are no different. Looking strikingly different from earlier in their career, Katatonia has rolled with the changes, settling in comfortably with a solid lineup of musicians over the last decade. A lineup surrounding the co-founding core of ... Read More

Doom Metal

Before the Dawn – Stormbringers (Album Review)

Tribulation – Hamartia (EP Review)

Katatonia – Sky Void Of Stars (Album Review)

Interview – Vesa Ranta of The Abbey

Interview – Natalie Koskinen from The Abbey & Shape of Despair

Interview – Roger Öjersson of Katatonia

Before the Dawn – Stormbringers (Album Review)

Tribulation – Hamartia (EP Review)

Katatonia – Sky Void Of Stars (Album Review)

Interview – Vesa Ranta of The Abbey

Interview – Natalie Koskinen from The Abbey & Shape of Despair

Interview – Roger Öjersson of Katatonia

This Week In Horror Movie History – Bride of Chucky (1998)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Night of the Demons (1988)

This Week in Horror Movie History – He Knows You’re Alone (1980)

Developing Artist Showcase – Whitney Lindquist

Developing Artist Showcase – Joyous Wolf

Developing Artist Showcase – SRSQ

Interview – Bai Ling

Interview – Marcus Dunstan

Thrown into Exile – Passageways (EP Review)

Storace – Crossfire (Album Review)

Xandria – Universal Tales (EP Review)

Doom Metal

Before the Dawn – Stormbringers (Album Review)

Tribulation – Hamartia (EP Review)

Katatonia – Sky Void Of Stars (Album Review)

Interview – Vesa Ranta of The Abbey

Interview – Natalie Koskinen from The Abbey & Shape of Despair

Interview – Roger Öjersson of Katatonia

Before the Dawn – Stormbringers (Album Review)

Tribulation – Hamartia (EP Review)

Katatonia – Sky Void Of Stars (Album Review)

Interview – Vesa Ranta of The Abbey

Interview – Natalie Koskinen from The Abbey & Shape of Despair

Interview – Roger Öjersson of Katatonia

This Week In Horror Movie History – Bride of Chucky (1998)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Night of the Demons (1988)

This Week in Horror Movie History – He Knows You’re Alone (1980)

Developing Artist Showcase – Whitney Lindquist

Developing Artist Showcase – Joyous Wolf

Developing Artist Showcase – SRSQ

Interview – Bai Ling

Interview – Marcus Dunstan

Interview – Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More Talks Carnal

Thrown into Exile – Passageways (EP Review)

Storace – Crossfire (Album Review)

Xandria – Universal Tales (EP Review)