A Hymn to the Failing Winds

from Sanctuary in the Depths by Solemn They Await

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Debut release from Solemn They Await.
Featuring a crushing, raw atmosphere, apocalyptic orchestration and ominous howls over 4 songs and 1 instrumental track.

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The cold nighted sky spews forth the blood of angels.
The night brought winds from archaic,
The last breath of a dying sun.
The cold brought stalkers in the blackness,
In the company of bright angels.

The failing breath of divinity
A hymn to the failing winds.

None may dare wish their final breath,
For to evoke death is to utter the final prayer.

Forever fated to dwell below the lightless sky.
I've foreseen horror which never should have been.

In failing light, windswept dust weaves itself through these lost expanses.

A haunting melody, a dark caress.
A vast horizon darkens, the last breath of a dying sun.

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from Sanctuary in the Depths, released October 12, 2012

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Solemn They Await Perth, Australia

Formed in early 2009, Solemn They Await is a one man, apocalyptic funeral doom metal band.
Solemn They Await is influenced by other prominant funeral doom bands such as Tyranny, Evoken, Shape of Despair and Worship.
Solemn They Await use orchestra like synths to create an apocalyptic atmosphere, and employ deep funeral doom growls to evoke a sense of despair and hopelessness. ... more

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