Eight Bells (Legacy of Ruin)
Crank this to 9.2 of 11 - Editors' Pick
Released: 2022
Genre: Post-doom, Post metal
Sounds Like: Empress, Pallbearer
Homeland: Portland, Oregon
Album Overview
Eight Bells return with an all consuming blend of Post-metal and Doom
Legacy of Ruin is an album that cannot be previewed, as it travels through so many avenues of metal. You'll hear modern Pallbearer-like Doom to Post-death and progressive metal; it's quite a journey
Melynda Jackson's vocals do don't sway much at all, no matter how heavy the album gets. She stays the course of this hypnotic, trippy soft tone
Joined by bassist Matt Solis on vocals, the dual vocals really help elevate their sound
The contrast on this album is amazing, it's a beautiful blend of dark cathartic doom and intense raging Post-metal
Track Listing:
1. Destroyer 08:14
2. The Well 11:09
3. Torpid Dreamer 04:45
4. Nadir 05:14
5. The Crone 07:47
6. Premonition 09:28
Standout Track(s)
The Well
This song for some reason grabbed a hold of us. The intense and spacious doom will seep into your mind. The etherial vocals from Melynda add a sense of dark elegance, it's a beautiful track.
Brew Pairing
Think Piece by Toppling Goliath Brewing in Iowa makes for a nice pairing. This 7.8% IPA is a bit fruity, but not over the top with a somewhat dry finish.
Eight Bells are:
Melynda Jackson - Vocals, Guitars
Matt Solis - Vocals, Bass
Brian Burke - Drums
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