Thergothon - Stream From The Heavens

Being (one of) the forefathers of funeral doom, Thergothon set the standards of the sub-genre with this record, which is both challenging for the unprepared neophytes and, at the same time, rewarding for the adepts of The Church of Slow and Heavy.

Very pleasant listening, although I'm not a big fan of the vocals

Boy my right ear loves this album.

Well, this is Funeral Doom at its most minimalistic.

Super slow riffs, painfully slow drum beats, and subtle atmospheric keyboards all come together to shape these dragging, almost suffocating songs. Combined with the unbelievably deep growls of the frontman, sometimes contrasted with clean vocals, plus lyrics rooted in Lovecraftian horror and a raw production quality that even underground Black Metal bands would appreciate, the album feels absolutely crushing.

It overwhelms you with a massive sense of weight, hopelessness, and despair, while still remaining melodic and deeply atmospheric.

This kind of ultra-minimalistic Funeral Doom is quite unique. As one of the earliest releases in the genre, it set a very high standard for bands that followed. And considering that it’s Thergothon’s only full-length album, that just adds even more to its “kvlt” status.

I love this album, and I’ve honestly never heard anything quite like it. It’s definitely not for everyone, but if you’re into extremely slow, heavy, and minimalistic metal, this is incredibly hard to beat.