Doom’s Day – In the Woods
“In the Woods” is a strong tribute to the golden age of traditional heavy metal, celebrating the epic spirit of the 1980s while remaining true to its own identity. The song’s opening sections recall the sound of classic acts such as Heavy Load, Manilla Road, and Angel Witch, mixing the intensity of doom metal with the storytelling tradition of the NWOTHM and early epic metal. The music is based around dramatic guitar riffs and the vocalist’s strong voice, whose storytelling approach acts as the composition’s main point. Rather than concentrating on speed, the band uses atmosphere to create atmosphere, with each riff and vocal line contributing to the sensation of mystery and suspense. The occult symbolism in the accompanying video enhances the mood even further, offering a visual dimension that perfectly matches the song’s dark and epic character. A memorable moment happens at 2:37, when the guitar solo fires up with obvious classic metal style. The melodic phrasing reminds us of Dave Murray’s expressive approach, which adds a nice sense of nostalgia while keeping well incorporated into the overall atmosphere of the song. Similarly noteworthy is the bombastic drumming, which has intense, almost militaristic rhythms that give the tune an impressive presence and maintain its epic nature. Overall, “In the Woods” is a truly pleasant piece of classical doom-inspired heavy metal that will surely appeal to fans of classic metal and the present NWOTHM movement.
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