Aeonian
Sorrow is a
multinational doom/death metal collective rooted in sorrowful atmospheres and
melancholic expression. The band was formed by Gogo Melone, known for
her involvement in atmospheric and doom projects, and has steadily built a
presence through emotionally weighty compositions and visual presentation.
Drawing inspiration from nature, grief, and inner darkness, Aeonian Sorrow
blends deep growls and mournful female vocals with slow, layered guitars and
somber melodies. Their prior work introduced them as a voice in modern doom,
with a strong focus on mood, continuity, and aesthetic unity.
“From The
Shadows” is a short but cohesive work that expands on the atmospheric
foundations laid in previous releases. The four tracks flow as one extended
passage, cloaked in grey melodies and deliberate pacing. The EP leans heavily
on mood and texture, crafting a consistent soundscape of loss and emotional
detachment.
Guitar work is slow, repetitive, and intentionally restrained, forming a backdrop for sorrowful melodies that rise and fall with little disruption. Vocals alternate between guttural and ethereal, never stepping outside the shadowed perimeter the EP defines. The drumming is understated but essential, adding subtle weight to each passage without overtaking the sorrow-drenched atmosphere.
Production
keeps the low end heavy, with guitars tuned to a murky depth, but leaves room
for the keyboards and vocal layers to echo and carry the emotional tone. The
mixing approach feels intimate, drawing listeners into the stillness rather
than overwhelming them with density. The pacing of the EP remains steady
throughout—slow, deliberate, and meditative—with each piece carrying the same
solemn energy as the last.
“From The
Shadows” feels carefully restrained, almost subdued in its emotional
projection. It doesn’t build toward catharsis or dramatic shifts but maintains
a fixed focus: dusk, silence, cold air, and memories that never fade. It’s not
an expansion in sound so much as a reaffirmation of purpose. For those already
familiar with Aeonian Sorrow, it offers more of the same desolate
beauty, refined and slightly darker.
Score: 8/10
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