heavy-metal-darkness: Bloody Moon | Lost & Damned

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Bloody Moon | Lost & Damned | Inverse Records

Release Date: 31 October 2025

Format: CD/Digital

Genre: Melodic Death Metal

Country: Finland

Bloody Moon comes from Laitila, active since 2021, and has built its name on sharp riffs, stormy rhythms and choruses that stick to the mind with no effort. Their second album “Lost & Damned” arrives through Inverse Records and carries the band into a more confident phase of songwriting and arrangement. The band talks about personal experiences and human relationships as the driving force behind the album, and you can sense this directness in the way the songs are shaped. The band sounds focused, with vocals and guitars leading the charge.

“Lost & Damned” works as a straight melodic death metal release with a clear grip on hooks. The guitars set the direction through strong melodic lines, sometimes aggressive, sometimes brighter, always supported by the steady pulse of bass and drums. Choruses open up at the right moment, giving the songs enough character to stay memorable. Bloody Moon avoids unnecessary clutter, keeping everything tight and energetic. The pacing feels natural and the band’s choices keep the album moving with ease.

There is a clear sense of unity across the material. Bloody Moon seems to understand where their strengths lie and they use them constantly. The harsher vocals blend well with the melodic touches, creating a contrast that keeps the album lively. The themes of real life and personal struggles help give the music emotional presence without slipping into melodrama or excess. You get the feeling that the band wants every track to deliver something honest, something drawn from experience.

As the album closes with the title track “Lost & Damned”, the journey leaves a solid impression. Bloody Moon stays firmly within melodic death metal, using familiar tools with enough energy and sincerity to keep the album engaging. It is a strong step for a young band, showing growth, cohesion and a louder voice than before. Anyone with an ear for modern Finnish metal will likely pay attention to where they go next.

Score: 7.0