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SORROWFUL LAND is the one-man doom-metal project from Kharkiv, Ukraine. Originally formed in early 2014. The mastermind behind this project is Max Molodtsov, also the leader of such Ukrainian metal bands as: EDENIAN (gothic-doom), BLESSDIVINE (power-metal). MISTYFICA (symphonic metal), RESOLUTION (thrash-metal) etc.
The music of Sorrowful Land combines elements from both doom and death metal genres, bouncing on the edge of crushing guitar riffs and haunting melodies. And on the top – variety of vocal performances, one can hear growls and whispers as well as clean vocals. The compositions are slow to mid-tempo, yet dynamic and interesting.
The first promotional demo was released in 2014 in a digital format.
The very first full-length album was released in 2016. It’s called “Of Ruins…”.
In 2017 Sorrowful Land released an EP called “Where The Sullen Waters Flow”
Next full-length album called “I Remember” saw the light of day in 2018. It featured several guest musicians, well-known amongst doom-metal community.
Four years later Sorrowful Land is back with the third full-length album, named “Faded Anchors Of The Past”. This album consists of 8 epic tunes and once again contains songs with guest vocalists. Among them are: Pierre Laube (DOOMED), Henrik Ekholm (WITHIN THE FALL), Stefan Nordström (SOLILOQUIUM, DESOLATOR), Kaivan Saraei & Miguel Santos (A DREAM OF POE).
released January 27, 2023
Additional info:
“Faded Anchors Of The Past” album was recorded between 2018 and 2022 at Eternal Studio by Max Molodtsov. Produced by Max Molodtsov. Mixed & mastered by Max Molodtsov at Eternal Studio, 2022.
Sorrowful Land logo by Slobodan Jovanovic
Cover art by Daniele Gay
Booklet artwork & CD design by Volodymyr Tsymbal / VLADESIGN