Opia - Album 'I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep' veröffentlicht
UK gothic doom outfit Opia have released their debut album I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep today via Hammerheart Records.
Listen to I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep here: https://youtu.be/gLhpbyGXqP4
Orders for I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep are still vailable here: https://opiadoom.lnk.to/iwelcomethee
"The album showcases a masterful command of atmospheric doom, where each track builds upon layers of melancholic intensity." - Metal Observer
"Opia's debut stands as a testament to the evolving nature of doom metal, incorporating gothic elements while staying true to the genre's roots." - Metal Temple
"The production quality on 'I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep' is particularly noteworthy, creating a perfect balance between crushing heaviness and ethereal atmosphere." - Heavy Blog Is Heavy
"Hammerheart Records may have found their next breakthrough artist in Opia - 'I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep' is a stunning debut that sets a high bar for doom metal releases in 2025." - Metal Digest
"The album demonstrates remarkable maturity for a debut, particularly in its sophisticated approach to atmosphere and dynamics." - Metal Underground
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Genre: Gothic Doom
Gothic doom metal that straddles the line between atmospheric beauty and crushing heaviness.
Opia are a gothic doom Metal band that straddles the line between atmospheric beauty and crushing heaviness. Formed between the UK and Spain, the band combines the brooding weight of death/doom with haunting, ethereal melodies, creating a sound that is as introspective as it is powerful. I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep, is set for release on 25th April, marking the emergence of a new force within the doom metal scene.
The band’s upcoming debut album, explores themes of mortality, despair, depression and grief. It is a deeply atmospheric record, where slow, crushing tempos intertwine with ethereal melodies to create an experience that lingers long after the music fades. Through its intricate songwriting and evocative mood, Opia’s debut offers a glimpse into the bleakest aspects of the mind, capturing the melancholic beauty in the acceptance of the inevitable.
With I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep, Opia are set to carve a unique place for themselves within the doom metal landscape, offering a fresh yet timeless take on the genre that draws on their shared history within the black metal scene. Their blend of gothic atmosphere and heavy, sorrowful doom promises to leave a lasting mark, one that will resonate with listeners for years to come.
Line up:
Tereza Rohelova - Vocals
Phoenix Griffiths - Guitars
Daniel Tregenna - Gutars
Richard Rees - Bass
Jorge Afonso - Keyboards
Sam Heffernan - Drums
Track-list:
1. These Pristine Memories
2. On Death’s Door Part I
3. Man Proposes, God Disposes
4. The Fade
5. The Eye
6. Days Gone By
7. Silence
8. On Death’s Door Part II
Quelle: Hold Tight