The albums that define
funeral doom metal.
Our picks for where to start with funeral doom metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top funeral doom metal artists
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The funeral doom metal essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Esoteric
A Pyrrhic Existence
A bleak soundscape of crushing riffs and haunting melodies envelops listeners in existential despair.
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Esoteric
Metamorphogenesis
Dense, atmospheric soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies and oppressive rhythms, embodying the essence of funeral doom metal.
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Evoken
Embrace the Emptiness
A sprawling tapestry of mournful riffs and haunting melodies that encapsulates the essence of despair.
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Evoken
Atra Mors
A dense and atmospheric journey through despair, steeped in haunting melodies and crushing riffs.
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Thergothon
Stream from the Heavens
A haunting blend of oppressive atmospheres and cavernous growls, shaping the essence of funeral doom metal.
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Thergothon
Fhtagn nagh Yog-Sothoth
A haunting blend of slow, crushing riffs and ethereal vocals that evoke desolation and cosmic dread.
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