The touch of romantic, atmospheric doom spreads far and is not synonymous with the cold rain cobbled streets of Yorkshire even if its frozen fronds spread from there. In fact I am sure the climate could not be much further removed as we are swept into the violin etched caress of this heartfelt and lament filled band from Australia where apparently they are one of the oldest surviving doom acts down under.  Releases have not been that...

Being huge fans of Gothic Death/Doom Metal, it is quite a treat when we get promos from bands like Lycanthia that keep the genre alive and give it a push with their excellent release. In “Oligarchy” the band delivers eight tracks of majestic Gothic Death/Doom Metal in the same vein of bands like Draconian, Ashes You Leave, old Theater Of Tragedy, The Sins of Thy Beloved, etc. With more than 50 minutes of music, this rele...

As already the case with reviews on the little-known band is, probably it would be appropriate to start with what's actually going to be playing for style and some sauce on the history of the group. But do not be fooled, though, I said that Lycanthia is a famous group, certainly not some puppies, because these Aussies have pulled my cart since 1996, although the current "oligarch" is only their secon...