funeral doom
what it is
Funeral doom metal is a style of doom metal that crosses death-doom with funeral dirge music. It is played at a very slow tempo, and places an emphasis on evoking a sense of emptiness and despair. Typically, electric guitars are heavily distorted and dark ambient aspects such as keyboards or synthesizers are often used to create a "dreamlike" atmosphere.
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What is funeral doom?
Funeral doom metal is a style of doom metal that crosses death-doom with funeral dirge music. It is played at a very slow tempo, and places an emphasis on evoking a sense of emptiness and despair. Typically, electric guitars are heavily distorted and dark ambient aspects such as keyboards or synthesizers are often used to create a "dreamlike" atmosphere.
What are good funeral doom albums to start with?
Try Stream From the Heavens by Thergothon, Galgenfrist by Nortt, Your Life My Death by Funeral Tears, and Angels of Distress by Shape of Despair.
Who are some women making funeral doom?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/funeral-doom/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making funeral doom, from mainstream to underground.
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