If you’re looking for a musical sleeping pill, you should check out Deathwhite’s new album. This is slow, doomy metal with gothic influences—heavy, melancholic, and hypnotic, yet also beautiful and atmospheric.
The band opts for clean vocals instead of growls, giving them a distinct identity. If you’re a fan of Katatonia or Swallow the Sun, this is well worth a listen. Deathwhite’s sound leans heavily on melancholic melodies and haunting atmospheres, creating an immersive experience that feels both introspective and cinematic. The production is polished, allowing the layered guitars and sorrowful vocals to shine, reinforcing the band’s ability to craft emotionally charged music.
“Grey Everlasting” is the American band’s third album. Tracks like “No Thought or Memory” and “Quietly, Suddenly” showcase their ability to balance heaviness with melody, creating an ethereal yet crushing soundscape. The songwriting is mature and refined, with moments of brooding intensity giving way to melodic passages that linger long after the music stops.
For me, it can get a bit too sleep-inducing over time—some tracks blur together due to the album’s consistently slow pacing and somber tone. However, at its best, this is a solid piece of work that rewards patient listeners with deep, melancholic beauty. Fans of atmospheric doom and gothic metal will likely find Grey Everlasting a rewarding experience, especially on cold, introspective nights.
Released June 10th, 2022 on Season of Mist.
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