Spectral Voice: Unveiling the Depths of Death-Doom Metal
Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Spectral Voice is a band that has carved a niche for themselves in the realm of extreme metal with their haunting and atmospheric blend of death and doom metal. Formed in 2014, the band consists of members who are no strangers to the underground metal scene. With a sound that is as cavernous and mysterious as the depths of the abyss, Spectral Voice has garnered a cult following among fans of extreme metal.
The origins of Spectral Voice can be traced back to the dissolution of the band Blood Incantation, another well-known name in the underground metal scene. Vocalist and guitarist Eli Wendler, guitarist Paul Riedl, and drummer John Moreno decided to form a new band that would explore the darker and more atmospheric aspects of death metal. Drawing influences from bands like Incantation, Winter, and Disembowelment, Spectral Voice set out to create a sound that was both crushingly heavy and ethereally atmospheric.
In 2015, Spectral Voice released their debut EP, titled “Necrotic Doom,” which served as a precursor to their full-length album. The EP showcased the band’s ability to create a sense of impending dread and doom through slow, churning riffs, guttural vocals, and a dense, oppressive atmosphere. The release garnered critical acclaim within the underground metal community and helped establish Spectral Voice as a band to watch.
In 2017, Spectral Voice unleashed their highly anticipated debut album, “Eroded Corridors of Unbeing,” upon the world. The album further solidified the band’s reputation as masters of dark and atmospheric death-doom metal. Clocking in at over an hour, “Eroded Corridors of Unbeing” is a sprawling and immersive journey through desolate landscapes and otherworldly realms. The album’s production, courtesy of Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Khemmis), perfectly captures the band’s cavernous sound, with every riff and growl reverberating like echoes from the depths of the abyss.
Musically, Spectral Voice weaves together elements of death metal and funeral doom to create a sound that is both crushingly heavy and eerily atmospheric. The band’s penchant for slow, ominous riffs and meandering song structures draws listeners into a dark and oppressive sonic landscape, evoking feelings of despair, isolation, and existential dread. Wendler’s guttural growls and haunting vocals add to the overall sense of unease and otherworldliness, while the band’s use of eerie melodies and dissonant harmonies creates a sense of tension and foreboding.
Spectral Voice’s lyrical themes further contribute to the band’s dark and mysterious aura, with songs exploring themes of death, decay, cosmic horror, and existential despair. Drawing inspiration from Lovecraftian lore, occult mysticism, and existential philosophy, the band’s lyrics paint a bleak and nihilistic portrait of a universe indifferent to human existence.
Despite their relatively short time in the spotlight, Spectral Voice has already made a significant impact on the underground metal scene. With their unique blend of death and doom metal, haunting atmospheres, and otherworldly soundscapes, the band has captured the imaginations of metal fans around the world. As they continue to delve deeper into the depths of darkness and despair, Spectral Voice stands as a shining beacon of creativity and innovation in the realm of extreme metal.