The Drowning

**The Drowning** is a Welsh death/doom metal force hailing from Cardiff, known for their crushing riffs and melancholic atmospheres. Formed in 2003, the band—featuring members Mattius (vocals), Mike (guitar), Steve (bass), and Jason (drums)—blends old-school death metal grit with doom's slow-burning despair. Their sound, anchored in themes of mortality and existential dread, has earned them a dedicated following in the underground metal scene. Recent releases like *The Radiant Dark* (2019) and *Senescent Signs* (2022) showcase their signature mix of aggression and melody, while 2023's *This Bleak Descent* continues their legacy of crafting dense, emotionally charged slabs of metal. They’ve shared stages with acts like Memoriam and played festivals like Doom Over London, cementing their status as stalwarts of the genre.