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Doom Metal is one of our favorite genres, while some years lack good releases, 2017 was a very strong one. We had a hard time selecting the best albums and this list reflects a wide variety of Doom Metal variants.
Honorable Mention: Dark Sanctuary – Dark Sanctuary (2017)
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Quite interesting release from Dark Sanctuary, just like we imagined their music would sound if they added Metal elements into their sound. |
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10. Vin de Mia Trix – Palimpsests (2017)
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Funeral/Epic Doom from Ukraine starts out our list with a behemoth of a release. |
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9. The Howling Void – The Darkness at the Edge of Dawn (2017)
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Evoking some elements from the genre's greats, The Howling Void brilliantly builds on this and crafts one mournful release. |
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8. Odradek Room – A Man of Silt (2017)
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Superbly crafted Progressive Death/Doom Metal from Ukraine made our list thanks to its originality and superb song-writing skills. |
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7. Ides of Gemini – Women (2017)
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Experimental Psych/Doom geniuses unleashed another crushing release filled with hypnotic tracks and pummelling riffs. |
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6. Hanging Garden – I am Become (2017)
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Mixing the old with the new, this Finnish outfit delivers a highly emotional and extremely catchy release that you don't want to miss. |
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5. Evadne – A Mother Named Death (2017)
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As one of the most engaging Death/Doom releases of 2017, "A Mother Named Death" features a plethora of powerful riffs and crushing vocals. |
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4. Jupiterian – Terraforming (2017)
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Powered by Sludgy riffs and innovative ideas, "Terraforming" is a game changing release for Jupiterian. Be sure to not miss the band's unique sound and demoralizing execution. |
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3. Bell Witch – Mirror Reaper (2017)
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Full of sorrow and debilitating bleakness, "Mirror Reaper" is an astonishing release that takes the band to the next level. |
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Packed with high-profile guest appreances and a crushing atmosphere, Clouds managed to sneak all the way to the top of our list with their mesmerizing "Destin" EP. |
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1. Hallatar – No Stars Upon the Bridge (2017)
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Unleashing one of the most devastating releases of 2017, Juha Raivio's sorrow can be heard in this heartbreaking release. A timeless album that should not be missed. |
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