For fans of (early) Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Anathema.
Delivering
a tasteful blend of old-school doom/death-laden metal and dark, gothic
rock, Denmark’s Empire Drowns is finally ready with the release of their
debut album following the 2013 EP “Bridges”.
On “Nothing” the
band has aimed for a heavier approach to their doom metal, and Marco
Angioni at Angioni Studios (Tygers Of Pan Tang, Detest, Thorium etc.)
was told to capture a sound close to the early nineties where The
Academy Studio in the UK was the place where bands in this genre would
prefer to record. Albums that have inspired the sound on “Nothing”
include “As The Flower Withers”, “Gothic” and “Serenades”.
“Nothing”
is characterized by an intense rhythm section and soaring, melodic
guitar work, atmospheric keyboards, which together with the, at the same
time, grim, growling vocals, create a heavy and captivating mood.
As
songwriters Empire Drowns showcases a refreshing diversity. Every song
comes to life with its own unmistakable identity, yet this exploration
of different musical paths results in an integral and pensive sound that
Empire Drowns can proudly call their own.
Empire Drowns is made
up by experienced musicians from bands like Aurora, Decorate. Decorate,
Urkraft, Withering Surface, Meridian & A Sun Traverse.
“Nothing” is out today on digital and LP (black vinyl, limited to 300 units) via UPRISING! Records.
Lineup:
Thomas Birk - guitars
Kim Jørgensen - drums
Anders Ro Nielsen - keys
Marco Angioni - bass
Michael Hvolgaard Andersen - vocals
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