Empire Drowns

Empire Drowns is a Danish doom/pop/goth band formed in 2011 in Copenhagen, known for their powerful blend of melodic doom and death metal. Their music combines heavy growls, atmospheric melodies, and haunting keyboards, drawing inspiration from the stark beauty of Scandinavian winters and East African landscapes. The band’s recent release, *Endless Nights* (2025), showcases this blend with emotionally rich and dense production, crafted by Marco Angioni and mixed by Tue Madsen. Their sound recalls iconic bands like Paradise Lost and Katatonia but carries a unique identity that fans of doom metal will appreciate.

The current lineup includes Michael Hvolgaard Andersen on vocals, Thomas Birk on guitars, Anders Ro Nielsen on keyboards, Marco Angioni on bass, and Kim Jørgensen on drums. Over the years, Empire Drowns has evolved while maintaining a melancholic yet powerful style, marked by releases such as *Endless Nights*, *Nothing*, and *Bridges*. Their music explores emotional extremes with a heavy yet melodic approach, making them a standout act within the Scandinavian metal scene.