The albums that define
epic doom metal.
Our picks for where to start with epic doom metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top epic doom metal artists
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The epic doom metal essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Candlemass
Candlemass
Epic doom metal riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a dark and atmospheric soundscape.
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Candlemass
Doomed for Live – Reunion 2002
A thunderous live testament to epic doom metal's haunting melodies and powerful riffs.
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While Heaven Wept
Sorrow of the Angels
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and epic arrangements envelops the listener in a profound sonic journey.
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While Heaven Wept
Of Empires Forlorn
Epic doom metal melodies intertwine with melancholic themes, creating a hauntingly immersive soundscape.
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Solitude Aeturnus
Adagio
A haunting blend of slow, heavy riffs and melancholic melodies that evoke deep introspection.
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Solitude Aeturnus
Into the Depths of Sorrow
A haunting exploration of despair, woven with epic melodies and melancholic riffs that define doom metal's emotional depth.
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Memento Mori
Rhymes of Lunacy
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Doomsword
Doomsword
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Doomsword
Let Battle Commence
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Atlantean Kodex
The White Goddess
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