Upcoming Release: Shrouded In Darkness
Shrouded in Darkness: When Doom Metal Meets Midnight Mysticism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxJSuNRKIcg
Ever wondered what happens when doom metal collides with a midnight séance? Sweden’s Shrouded in Darkness answers with 11:11, their third opus—a brooding, seven-track descent into ritualistic gloom. Set for release on May 30, 2025, via Black Vulture Records (pre-orders open April 25), this isn’t just an album; it’s a séance in stereo.
Picture organs wailing like ghosts in a cathedral, growls deeper than a grave digger’s shovel, and riffs so thick they could smother sunlight. From the suffocating opener 11:11 Introductio to the haunting closer 11:11, the trio—Daniel T (vocals/keys), Reese (guitars), and Mike (bass/drums, as if he’s got four arms)—crafts a funeral march for the damned. Guest vocalist Camilla Tjernberg? She’s the banshee on Cruel Winds, howling like she’s cursed the mic.
Recorded in Sweden’s C-Nil and Goatman Studios (because of course it’s Sweden), the album’s raw energy feels unearthed from a crypt. Artwork by Evelyn De Morgan? Think gothic nightmares painted in oil. Dan Swanö’s mastering? The man’s a wizard—turning chaos into clarity without losing the rot.
Dive deeper into the abyss with the band’s visually arresting YouTube video, Shrouded in Darkness: When Doom Metal Meets Midnight Mysticism. Shot in chiaroscuro shadows, the clip weaves occult imagery with live ritual fragments—think hooded figures, flickering candles, and a drum circle summoning riffs from the void. Cameos? Scarlean’s Alex Soles and Lazaruth’s Miran add their spectral presence, amplifying the eerie vibe. A cinematic companion to the album’s themes, it’s a portal to the band’s shadow realm.
Personal take: If 11:11 were a drink, it’d be black coffee laced with absinthe. Perfect for those nights when life feels like a poorly written tragedy. Just don’t play it at parties—unless your guests dig existential dread.
Pre-order 11:11 (out May 30): Black Vulture Records
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