Dalit – “Moksha”

 Posted by on May 25, 2023 at 01:04  No Responses »
May 252023
 

Melodic death and doom metal band Dalit have released the physical version of their acclaimed 2021 release Moksha.

Back in 2016, I had my first exposure to Dalit, reviewing their sophomore release Descent, which I found myself enjoying despite my general dislike for doom metal. What struck me was the variety of influences that came through in their sound, making the tracks more enjoyable than the doom metal I had previously been exposed to.  The band itself hails from Norway and formed in 2006 with a great mission statement of “striking the raw nerves of the listener with a portrait of the abused, oppressed and derelict souls”. Taking that into account, if fits well that their chosen genre is a combination of melodic doom and death metal, and one can see how that mission would fit nicely.  For Moksha, the band produced the album which was mixed and mastered by Endre Kirkesola. Drums, guitars, bass and vocals were recorded by guitarist Jon Ivar Larsen with Simen Daniel Børven recording the violin.

A lonely piano opens the album, but that is quickly swallowed up by a slow, plodding, heavy doom guitar riff.  Eirik Hellem’s rough, growled vocals come in shortly after  and the listener quickly knows  where the track is going until the quieter interlude with clean guitar straight out of Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters”.  Guro Birkeli comes in to provide clean female vocals which contrast nicely with Hellem’s death metal growls.

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Nordic Mission to Release Dalit’s – “Moksha” Album In May

 Posted by on March 30, 2023 at 00:30  No Responses »
Mar 302023
 

Nordic Mission is proud to announce that the 3rd Dalit album will be released on May 5th this year! This is very well played doom metal by one of the world’s most underrated bands! Slow, atmospheric and spiritual! CD and limited edition vinyl can be pre-ordered now! By both formats for a great deal!

Death/doom band Dalit from Norway is one of those underground metal gems that more people need to hear. “Moksha” is their third full-length album and charms with its brooding atmosphere and melodic riffs.

The Members of Dalit has for the last 20 years been involved in acts such as Aspiration, Cloth and the newly founded “Nattmannen”. But Dalit has always been the main drive, and with small tours and several gigs around Europe the band have harnessed a small but dedicated following that is certain to grow with “Moksha”.

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Dalit – “Descent”

 Posted by on March 20, 2016 at 17:52  No Responses »
Mar 202016
 

Dalit_Descent_0c1Dalit returns with Descent, their second full length release, seven years after their first.  Expect more of the melodic death and doom they became known for in their first release on this album.

The Norwegian band Dalit formed in 2006 with the sole purpose of “striking the raw nerves of the listener with a portrait of the abused, oppressed and derelict souls”, which fits with the term “dalit” meaning oppressed or member of the untouchables, the lowest caste in India.  Taking that into account, if fits well that their chosen genre is a combination of melodic doom and death metal, and one can see how that mission would fit nicely.  Descent is the band’s second full-length album and joins their self-titled debut which was released in 2009 to positive reviews.  For this album, the band enlisted Samuel Durling for production and Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna) for mastering and recorded the various parts of the album at several locations.

A lonely drum fill opens up Descent and immediately brings to mind some of the doom pioneers of the past, notably for me early Black Sabbath.  “Limbo” has everything  I’ve come to expect from doom metal and yet, seems very different.  Normally, I actually pass on doom metal albums because I am not a fan of the genre, but Dalit have managed to bring something new into the mix.  There are the heavy, plodding riffs and thunderous rumbling drums one would expect, but there are also some brighter tones mixed in and some quiet moments that add a needed respite from the heaviness. Continue reading »

Norwegian Doom Metal Band ‘Dalit’ to Release New Album “Descent” on March 18th. through ‘Endtime Productions’

 Posted by on February 29, 2016 at 16:26  No Responses »
Feb 292016
 

Dalit_bandEndtime Productions just announced that they will release Dalit‘s sophomore album “Descent” on March 18th. The album was already available since last summer in their own shop. A music video for the title track of the album was released last June. The video can be watched below.

Descending down the golden path of old into the pits of dismay, Dalit open the gates to Purgatory. “Descent”, the sophomore album from Norway’s Masters of Melancholy, provides a perfectly wrought offering for those yearning for release.

Over six opuses, Dalit sweeps our tired souls into the wastelands of desolation, relentlessly driving us to consider our fragile human position in life and death. Continue reading »

New ‘Dalit’ Album “Descent” Available Now

 Posted by on July 5, 2015 at 23:49  No Responses »
Jul 052015
 

ScreenshotNorwegian doom metal band Dalit just released their new album, which carries the title “Descent” through Endtime Productions. The title track is released as single and available on iTunes & bandcamp, check out the video for ‘Descent’   below.

Dalit wil play at “Nordic Fest 2015 – The Resurrection”. Alongside Ascendant (DK), Grave Declaration (NO), Leonov (NO), Mantric (NO), Necroblation (CH), Search For Safety (NO) + 1 TBA. The festival will be held 25-27 September 2015, Subscene, Oslo, Norway.

Descending down the golden path of old into the pits of dismay, Dalit open the gates to Purgatory. “Descent”, the sophomore album from Norway’s Masters of Melancholy, provides a perfectly wrought offering for those yearning for release. Continue reading »