Doomgaze

Doomgaze is a subgenre of heavy music that combines the dark, crushing riffs of doom metal with the swirling soundscapes and ethereal textures of shoegaze. Characterized by slow, heavy tempos, distorted guitars, and introspective, often screamed or whispered vocals, doomgaze creates a dense, immersive atmosphere that evokes feelings of existential dread and melancholy. Emerging in the 2000s, the genre drew inspiration from the drone and post-rock scenes, as well as the slow-burning intensity of doom metal. Doomgaze gained popularity in the 2010s, particularly among fans of experimental and underground heavy music. Culturally, doomgaze reflects a contemporary anxiety and disillusionment, sonically capturing the turmoil and unease of the modern world. While sharing similarities with post-metal and drone, doomgaze's unique blend of sonic brutality and atmospheric introspection sets it apart, creating a distinctive sound that is both cathartic and haunting.

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Chelsea Wolfe

Single - Released May 5, 2025