Finland’s SHAPE OF DESPAIR return to teach a magnificent lecture in melancholy with their fourth full-length. The doomsters have taken their time to create this masterpiece – worthy of their supinely paced genre, which can best be described as a carefully crafted balancing act between atmospheric and funeral doom. Nearly eleven years have passed since SHAPE OF DESPAIR released their acclaimed previous album 'Illusion's Play' (2004). This hiatus was only briefly interrupted by the 'Written In My Scars' EP in 2010 and a split 7” with BEFORE THE RAIN the following year, as strong reminders of the band's effusive talent. Having added the corrosive and grinding vocals of Henri Koivula which contrast perfectly with Natalie Koskinen's aerial female voice, SHAPE OF DESAPIR are back to reclaim the throne of funeral doom with an album that exceeds each and every high expectation their eagerly waiting fan-base has heaped upon them during their long years of absence. 'Monotony Fields' is bound to storm the end of the year lists and still manages to appeal beyond any boundaries inflicted by its genre.

2002 debut album for Finnish melodic metal band influenced by Stratovarius & Gamma Ray. 12 tracks including, 'Memories Of Time', 'Fallen Star' & 'Heart's Desire'. Spinefarm.Phduk.2006

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After a cruel absence of 6 long years, DRAUGNIM are finally back with a bombastic new album to exceed all our expectations!
During the seemingly endless silence, the band lost none of their incomparable ability to compose huge songs possessed of an incredible emphatic feeling, filled with poignant harmonies and evocatively powerful riffs.
There is truly no better way to describe this absorbing album than epic. These fabulous hymns of triumphant grandeur catch the listener’s imagination, transporting them on a fascinating and unforgettable journey to the dreamlike heart of majestic Northern landscapes.
Since the sad end of BATHORY, only a select few bands have proven capable of creating such sublime and solemn music. DRAUGNIM have assumed the mantle of legends, creating an essential addition to the collection of any atmospheric and melodic Black Metal fan.
Turms Bass
Morior Guitars, Keyboards
Chimedra Vocals

WINTERSUN'S 3RD FULL LENGTH ALBUM
Jari Mäenpää − vocals, guitar, keyboard programming
Teemu Mäntysaari − guitar, backing vocals
Jukka Koskinen − bass, backing vocals
Kai Hahto − drums