Band:	Mammon's Throne
Album:	Mammon's Throne
Style:	Doom metal, Sludge metal
Release date:	April 2023
Guest review by:	Blackcrowe

01. Return Us To The Stars
02. Beyond
03. A King's Last Lament
04. Mammon's Throne (Reap What You Sow)
05. Impure

Australian Mammon...

Mammon, the demon associated with greed and avarice, and known as one of the seven deadly sins and a Prince of Hell, has found a unique manifestation in the form of Mammon’s Throne, an extreme doom band from Australia. This band enriches the island's endemic scene with their unique take on metal, adding a touch of darkness and intensity that sets them apart.

Beyond the challenges faced by metal bands in Australia to gain mainstream exposure, Mammon’s Throne has made a notable work with their self-titled second album, Mammon’s Throne. Following on from their debut, this latest offering delves even deeper into the realms of doom, death, and black metal, delivering a total of 33 minutes of pure sonic devastation across five tracks.

While their debut album, Forward Unto Flames, showcased a great doom stoner metal with a hint of space rock, Mammon’s Throne has now embraced black funeral doom on Mammon’s Throne. The concise yet powerful record features five tracks, four each around seven minutes long, along with a shorter three-minute piece.

Mammon’s Throne starts with "Return Us To The Stars," a haunting track that sets the tone for impending doom and ancient mysticism. The blend of gothic, funeral doom atmospheres, and delicate guitar interludes creates an immersive and chilling experience, drawing us into a world of demise and redemption through the worship of ancient deities.

"Beyond" serves as a bridge between tracks, offering a dose of blackened thrash that keeps the momentum going. "A King’s Last Lament" showcases the band's talent for crafting emotive soundscapes, with bassist Sam Talbot-Canon's classical guitar skills and Matthew Miller's sorrowful vocals taking center stage.

The title track, "Mammon’s Throne (Reap What You Sow)", delivers epic doom with powerful instrumentation by guitarist Amesh Perera and drummer Nick Boschan. The album closes with "Impure", a blend of classic metal and thrash that leaves a lasting impression.

Mammon’s Throne has finally found their sound with this album, which eluded them on their previous release. The band’s blend of funeral doom melodies with sludge and deathly grooves creates intense blackened crescendos. Varied vocals and energetic drumming enhance the album's chilling narrative, while keyboards, mellotron, Moog synthesizer, and piano enrich the atmosphere. Strong production ensures a captivating listening experience. Coupled with outstanding album art by Oscar Bonin, this record establishes Mammon’s Throne. Renowned for its powerful influence in the doom metal realm, this band is not only a dominant force in Australia but also a prominent figure on the global stage.