Tag: Riven

NEWS: Themata strike two with “Colossus”!

A seven year gestational period has meant that while Themata were formed in 2018 they only made their presence known in 2025. Including in their ranks both current and former members of bands like Atlases, Dö, Grave With A View, I Cursed, Marto, Masteroid, Oceanwake and even Omnium Gatherum is probably a reason for that

Playthrough: “Zero” from Shadecrown!

Continuing the promotional campaign behind their critically acclaimed fourth album “0“, Finnish Doom laden Melodic Death Metal act Shadecrown have locked drummer Kalle Varonen in the practice room so he can record a playthrough video for the title track “Zero“. If you missed it, the album is out now via Inverse Records and features guest

Review: “0” by Shadecrown

Adorned by stunning artwork from their keyboard player Saku “Sacce” Tammelin (Cryal), the fourth studio album from Finnish Melodic Death Doom six piece Shadecrown is one that fits perfectly into the category and cliché that is long awaited and highly anticipated. It comes four years after 2021’s well received “Solitarian” and finds the band embracing

NEWS: Themata swim in self loathing?

Featuring in their ranks both former and current members of such household names as Atlases, Dö, Grave With A View, I, Cursed, Oceanwake and Omnium Gatherum arises a vile Sludge Metal band hailing from the four corners of Finland. Originally formed in 2018 and reactivated in 2025, Themata have warned of a dark, heavy and desolate

NEWS: Shadecrown feel like they lack something?

A third and final advanced single in “Inadequate” from the fourth album “0” by Finnish Melodic Death Doom Metal band Shadecrown has been unveiled by label home Inverse Records. Another tale from the darker side of life, this one continues the melancholic melodies of both “The Art of Grieving” and “Tear-Blind” from the record which features

NEWS: Shadecrown muse on the art of grieving!

After a few teases on social media, Finnish Melodic Death Doom band Shadecrown have confirmed that their fourth studio album “0” will arrive on 25th July via Inverse Records. They announce that with an obligatory single and for the purpose have chosen “The Art of Grieving“, a track that features a guest vocal appearance from

NEWS: Shadecrown unveil “Slivers”!

Finnish Death Doom Metal Masters Shadecrown have a third album set to be unveiled on 17th September via Inverse Records. The eight track affair and follow up to the well received 2019 record “Riven” may well be a concept album judging by the track listing and is available for pre-order over at bandcamp with third

NEWS: Shadecrown suffer the loss…

It may still be without a release date but the third album from Finnish Viitasaari based Melodic Death infused Doom mongers Shadecrown now has a name. It’s been given the title “Solitarian” and following the success of their last record “Riven” in 2019, it will be appearing via Inverse Records. A second single ‘The Loss” has

NEWS: Shadecrown are awakening…

…As their sophomore album “Riven” reaches its second anniversary Finnish Viitasaari based Doom infused Melodic Death Metal band Shadecrown have chosen “The Awakening” as the first single from their upcoming third studio album “Solitarian“. Set to be released later this year via Inverse Records, the single is available to add to your collection here. Songwriter

NEWS: Shadecrown search for traces…

Having premiered “Incomplete” and “Not Until The End” from their show in Hevimesta Oulu in the last few weeks, Finnish Melodic Death and Doom Metallers Shadecrown have returned to their recent offering “Riven” for a lyric video for single “Traces“. Their sophomore album and follow up to 2016’s “Agonia” is a worthy adversary.