WINTER

Debut album from 1990 by American Doom/ Death Metal legends WINTER and one of the most influential and revered releases in the history of the genre. Originally released by Future Shock Records, "Into Darkness" became a landmark recording thanks to its radically slow, oppressive and bleak approach, standing apart from both the dominant Death Metal and traditional Doom Metal sounds of the era. Hailing from New York, WINTER forged a unique identity built around monolithic riffs, suffocating atmospheres and an overwhelming sense of despair, establishing itself as a key influence on countless bands that followed.

Within the band's catalog, "Into Darkness" stands as its definitive statement and the release that secured its cult status. WINTER pushed the heaviness and slowness of Doom/ Death Metal to extraordinary extremes, creating a dense, dark and immersive listening experience that has aged remarkably well. The combination of John Alman’s cavernous vocals, Stephen Flam’s crushing riffs and a deliberately raw production resulted in an album that would profoundly influence later Funeral Doom and Death/ Doom scenes. More than three decades after its release, "Into Darkness" remains an essential reference point and one of the most important recordings ever produced within Doom/ Death Metal.

Recomendado para fans de: AUTOPSY, DISEMBOWELMENT, THERGOTHON, EVOKEN and SKEPTICISM.