Doom:VS is a one-man funeral doom metal project that emerged from the depths of melancholy and darkness, founded by Johan Ericson. Ericson, a multi-talented musician renowned for his work with the gothic/doom metal band Draconian, embarked on this solitary journey to explore the more somber and oppressive facets of doom metal. Doom:VS's sound is characterized by its dense atmosphere, slow and crushing guitar riffs, and haunting melodies that embrace the listener in a cocoon of despair and sorrow.

Since its inception, Doom:VS has been met with critical acclaim within the doom metal community. The project made its full-length debut with "Aeternum Vale" in 2006, an album that set the stage for Ericson's signature blend of depressive doom with a touch of ambient and death-doom elements. This was followed by the release of "Dead Words Speak" in 2008, an opus that cemented Doom:VS's reputation as a purveyor of deep, emotive, and powerful doom metal narratives. Their third album, "Earthless" (2014), continued to delve into the realms of despair, with Ericson's plaintive growls and layered songwriting further evolving Doom:VS's distinctive sound, and solidifying its place in the doom metal pantheon. Fans of the genre have come to expect a profound and cathartic listening experience from Doom:VS, a project that continues to captivate with its heavy yet heart-wrenching musical journeys.