DWELL - Vermin and Ashes, CD

DWELL's debut album, “Vermin and Ashes”, marks a significant entry into the doom-death metal genre. This release, which compiles the band's demo alongside three new tracks, showcases the Danish five-piece's mastery of creating a dense, ominously bubbling soundscape. DWELL crafts a sound deeply rooted in classic death metal, yet equally grounded in the heavy, lumbering thrust of ancient doom metal.

Their music features sorrowful yet haunting lead lines, well-timed bursts of blasting speed, and the occasional touch of mystical synth, creating a moody atmosphere that is dark and desolate but never entirely hopeless. The growls are deep and desolate, while the ambient elements add an ominous layer to the overall sound. “Vermin and Ashes” stands as a powerful statement in doom-death, offering a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly unique, setting DWELL apart in the barren wasteland of this genre.