Smoulder | |
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| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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Smoulder is an underground epic doom metal/power metal[1] band based in Toronto, Canada. Their lyrics derive inspiration from pulp high fantasy novels.
History
editSmoulder was founded in 2013, and released the demo The Sword Woman in 2018. After selling out a 150 run of cassettes, their record label pressed a 300 run of 7-inch vinyl, which also sold out. After the demo, Smoulder was asked to play Hammer of Doom festival in Germany, where they were signed to Cruz del Sur Records.[1]
Vocalist Sarah Ann Kitteringham and guitarist Shon Vincent moved to Finland in 2022, leaving the rest of the band behind in Canada[2]
Music
editSmoulder's lyrics derive inspiration from high fantasy and are generally about battle and death
Smoulder's sophomore album Violent Creed of Vengeance was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemics' negative influence on society, many being isolated and made more bitter and cruel by the experience with little accountability, as well as the continuation of misogyny and rape culture. The theme of the album is Vengeance and the lyrics involve revenge on rapists and misogynists[3][2]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring (Cruz Del Sur, 2019)[4]
- Violent Creed of Vengeance (Cruz Del Sur, 2023)[5][6][7]
EPs
edit- Dream Quest Ends (2020)
External Links
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Category:2013 establishments in Canada Category:Canadian power metal musical groups Category:Musical groups established in 2013
References
edit- ^ a b Meet The Band: Smoulder - Heavy Music HQ
- ^ a b ALBUM REVIEW: Smoulder – Violent Creed of Vengeance - Ghost Cult Magazine
- ^ New Noise Magazine: NEWS: EPIC METAL UPSTARTS SMOULDER RELEASING HOTLY ANTICIPATED SECOND ALBUM IN APRIL
- ^ Smoulder – Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring Review - Angry Metal Guy
- ^ Invisible Oranges:Smoulder Cast a New Enchantment with "Spellforger" (Early Track Stream + Interview)
- ^ Album Review: Smoulder – “Violent Creed of Vengeance” (Epic Heavy/Doom Metal)
- ^ Smoulder Announce Album Release for April - MetalSucks