Rich with experience, the members effortlessly weave tales of doomy despair and longing, drenched with emotions. This is brilliant doom metal that takes influences from all over and gives it its own expression. It has the UK classic doom/death influences, Belgian atmosphere courtesy Kostas, and lastly Italian artistry. It doesn’t owe too much to any scene nor does it lean too much towards the typical funeral doom or death/doom style – it retains an elegant sound that’s certifiably doom but is also crisp, pregnant with feelings and relatively upbeat. Atmosphere-wise it’s comparable to the Finnish bands but the pace is faster and there’s better poise and restraint because the band doesn’t overindulge and saturate everything. Throughout the band’s debut full length, the members use their developed skills to keep it tasteful and fresh.

Album lineup –
Riccardo V (Dea Marica, Gallow God) – Guitars, Bass
Roberto M (Arcana Coelestia, Urna, Locus Mortis, Dea Marica) – Vocals
Abel L (Leecher) – Cello
Marco Z (Arcana Coelestia, Urna, Locus Mortis) – Drums
Kostas P (Pantheist, Clouds, Landskap) – Keyboards, Piano

Guest appearances by –
Greg Chandler (Esoteric) – Guitars on “The Children’s Sleep”
Josh Moran (Vacant Eyes) – Guitars on “Dementia”
David Unsaved (Ennui, Necropoli) – Backing vocals on “The Children’s Sleep”

Aphonic Threnody Bandcamp – https://aphonicthrenody.bandcamp.com/album/when-death-comes

Aphonic Threnody Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aphonic-Threnody/527080693991442

Doomentia Records – http://www.doomentia.com/