Resilience & Despair

by QAALM

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Bertrand Marchal Good surprise, this project - in fact, the very best Doom Death album I've heard in ages. Not only I like this specific cold sound - it is some raw, incisive doom metal, but on top of it, cream on the cake, it is similar to Mourning Beloveth's latest albums - which are the best imo. This is rare enough an occurence to hold my attention. As those, it is bleak, it has bite and grit, it's anvil-heavy and doesn't shy away from melodic flights. A wonderful addition to my collection!
Favorite track: Lurking Death.

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1.	Reflections Doubt 14:39	info	buy track
2.	Existence Asunder 19:33	info	buy track
3.	Cosmic Descent 18:22	info	buy track
4.	Lurking Death 17:15	info	buy track

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released April 15, 2022

Pete Majors - Lead Vocals
Henry Derek Elis - Lead Guitars / Vocals
Brock Elmore - Rhythm Guitars / Vocals
David Huet - Bass
Dave Ferrara - Drums

All songs performed and produced by QAALM
Music written and arranged by Henry Derek Elis & QAALM
Lyrics written by Pete Majors & QAALM
Recorded at Red Light Studios in Los Angeles
Engineered & Mixed by Steve White
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum

Cover art & textural pieces by Madeleine Fleming
Art direction and layout by Madeleine Fleming & QAALM
Logo design and cave photography by David Huet

Session Musicians:
Steve White - Drums & keys on all songs
Kakophonix - Cello on songs 3 & 4

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QAALM Los Angeles, California

Atmospheric Melodic Doom Metal

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