The jagged mountains and darkened forests of Norway may be better known
for inspiring the harsh, frostbitten sounds of the second wave of Black
Metal, but recently the flux of excellent bands extolling the virtues of
all that is low and slow has been attracting the attention of anyone
with an ear to the underground. With the release of its third album Red Skies and Dead Eyes, it’s clear that Oslo’s Tombstones are at the forefront of this movement.
From the six tracks of bleakest doom on offer within the grooves to the
beautifully presented packaging, replete with stunning illustrations
courtesy of Glyn Smyth, Red Skies is one of 2013′s essential purchases.
Read my full review over at Summoning Spirits...
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