Woods of Desolation is an Australian black metal project that has earned a reputation for blending melancholic melody with the ferocity and rawness of black metal. Primarily the brainchild of the enigmatic musician known as D., the band emerged from the depths of the underground scene in 2005, quickly garnering attention with highly atmospheric compositions and an emotional depth often absent in traditional black metal. Throughout its existence, Woods of Desolation has remained an elusive and evolving project, with D. at its core, collaborating with various musicians to bring his harrowing and poignant visions to life.

Over the years, Woods of Desolation has released a succession of critically acclaimed albums and EPs that traverse despair, solitude, and introspection through a unique sonic lens. Among the most lauded are “Torn Beyond Reason” (2011) and “As the Stars” (2014), each delivering a raw and enveloping soundscape that has resonated deeply with fans of post-black metal and atmospheric black metal alike. The band's most recent offerings, which include “The Falling Tide” and remastered versions of earlier work such as “Toward the Depths” and “Sorh,” see Woods of Desolation refining and redefining its haunting sound, cementing a legacy of innovation and emotional resonance within a genre often characterized by its extremity.

Genres

Atmospheric Black Metal

Australian Black Metal

Blackgaze

Bleakgaze

Depressive Black Metal

Forest Black Metal

Latest Release

The Falling Tide

Woods of Desolation

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released December 9, 2022