funeral doom metal
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 metal?
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 metal albums to start with?
Try Monotony Fields by Shape of Despair, Stormcrowfleet by Skepticism, Stream From the Heavens by Thergothon, and Tragedies by Funeral.
Who are some women making funeral doom metal?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/funeral-doom-metal/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making funeral doom metal, from mainstream to underground.
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