
- Band(s): Doomed
- Label(s): Self-Released
- Release Format(s): CD
- Release Year: 2012
- Review Date: January 31, 2016
An one-man (Pierre Laube) Doom/Death project from Germany which is more in the Doom camp than the Death camp. No Asphyx influences here but more Shape of Despair to name a band. The sluggish riffs are as Doom/Death Metal as it can be but the big advantage to keep this album interesting are the melancholic Katatonia leads that are heavily present on “The Ancient Path”. A good use of sorrowful melodies. And I cant forget the low growls of Pierre which gives Doomed a Bolt Thrower vibe. When you hear the song “Sun Eater”, you just expect to hear Pierre growl “Woooooorrrlllddd EAAATTTTEEER”. An interesting and refined release but Im also quite curious about Type O Negatives “Wolf Moon” cover that was recorded for this album, but got canceled of copyright problems. At the end Im surprised by the quality, especially by the leads/melodies, and I do understand why a label like Solitude Productions picked this band up. (Ricardo)