Norilsk

Norilsk is a Canadian doom metal duo known for their frostbitten, atmospheric sound and themes steeped in environmental decay and northern isolation. Formed in 2011 and named after the pollution-plagued Siberian mining city, the band—originally featuring Nicolas Miquelon (vocals, bass) and Nick Richer (guitar, drums)—blends sludge, death-doom, and post-metal influences into a crushing yet introspective sonic experience. Their discography, including releases like *Le Passage Des Glaciers* (2015) and *The Idea of North* (2023), often explores cold landscapes, industrial collapse, and Indigenous resilience, with tracks like "Weepers of the Land" directly addressing colonial violence. With a raw, DIY ethos and lyrics in both English and French, Norilsk has carved a niche in the underground metal scene, earning respect for their thematic depth and glacial riffs that feel as vast and unforgiving as the Arctic tundra.

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