Lightless (LP) [VINYL]

LOVIATAR (pronounced low-vye-ah-tar) are a metal band from Canada whose sound borrows equally from the hazy gloom of My Bloody Valentine and the crushing riffs of Isis. Clearly sung vocals, equal parts sombre and soaring, set them apart from others in the genre. Thunderous elements of doom and post-metal contrast with hypnotic moments of atmospheric introspection. Their art is inspired by the mysteries of ancient mythology: the band takes its name from an ancient Scandinavian death goddess and frequently evokes themes of epic fantasy in their imagery and lyrics.