Cult of Luna
Vertikal - 2013
Eternal Kingdom - 2008
Somewhere Along The Highway - 2006
Salvation - 2004
Origin Point:
Sweden
Sounds Like:
Post Metal, Sludge Metal, Post Rock, Progressive, Experimental
Forming from the demise of a hardcore band, Cult of Luna began with the same sort of sludge/hardcore style on their first two releases in the early 2000s. However, their sound diversified significantly on 2004's Salvation to encompass a wide range of metal and rock styles, including post-rock and ambient passages. Since then, they have become one of the prominent artists in the genre, and one of the better-known acts in the metal scene as a whole. Their sound can be categorised as a hypnotic repetition of post-metal aesthetics, regularly featuring long tracks and repeating signatures; along with the requisite harsh vocals.
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Now, I know the discussion of music can be an emotionally charged subject for some people, but I'm not claiming that anything is better than anything else. This is no more than a soap-box for me to promote music that I enjoy; maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't. That's fine!
If you've any recommendations based on this artist, or wish to promote some music that you yourself enjoy, please do so in the comments. Maybe I'll end up enjoying something enough to feature it myself.
