Darkseed, a band hailing from Germany, stands as a persuasive entity in the gothic metal scene, seamlessly blending elements of doom, death, and electronic music to forge their distinctive sound. Established in 1992, they initially entered the public eye with their demo "Darksome Thoughts" and EP "Romantic Tales," which garnered attention for their darkly poetic approach to metal. Over the years, they've evolved, adding more melody and synthesizers to their fundamentally metal groundwork.

Their musical voyage has charted through various thematic realms and stylistic experimentations, with albums like "Spellcraft" (1997) and "Give Me Light" (1999) showcasing a penchant for combining aggressive guitar riffs with melodic keyboard passages. "Diving into Darkness" (2000) further solidified their standing in the genre, while "Astral Adventures" (2003) and "Ultimate Darkness" (2005) saw the band adhering to their gothic metal roots while exploring more diverse, intricate arrangements. "Astral Darkness Awaits," an EP released in 2008, continued to manifest Darkseed's enduring commitment to their unique, atmospheric sound. Although the band has remained relatively quiet since, their musical legacy endures, characterised by their ability to infuse the weight of metal with the emotion of gothic soundscapes.