Walk Through Fire to spread misery throughout Europe

Swedish crust/doom act Walk Through Fire will be heading out on the road at the end of month on their so-called "European Misery Tour". Dates at their website: http://www.walkthroughfire.se/

Walk Through Fire
Furthest from heaven
Aesthetic Death

When this kicks off, it feels as though Walk Through Fire could be one of any number of bands proffering their blend of sludgy doomladen dischord, so pedestrian is their take on the genre. It must be said, however, that while the first half of "Furthest from heaven" offers absolutely nothing in the way of ingenuity, it does display a good command of marrying beauty with ugliness. However, the Swedes really hit the nail on the head with the closing duo of "The dying sun" and "The dead sun". They're like a different band on this final part, with "The dying sun" offering a foreboding intro to what is one of the most pummelling creations within the genre. Not only does "The dead sun" prove that these guys have what it takes to become monsters within the style, but it's as heavy as a blow to the cranium with a sock full of pool balls. Let's hope that they'll explore this dark avenue more thoroughly in the future.
- John Norby

Abandon to perform "The dead end"

Swedish doom act Abandon will reunite for one night only to perform their posthumously-released masterpiece "The dead end" in its 100+ minute entirety with friend Ufuk Demir (of the similarly-minded/also-awesome Walk Through Fire) filling in on lead vocals for passed away vocalist Johan Carlzon. It all goes down August 25 at Pustervik in Göteborg and will correspond with the long-awaited 3xLP release of said album from Black Star Foundation.

MP3: Walk Through Fire - Furthest from heaven

I was originally planning to discuss summer music this week, but it seems a bit inappropriate considering recent circumstances, not to mention the fact that, despite what the calendar says, it doesn't really even feel like summer here anyway. As the clouds build outside, it doesn't really look like it either. Instead, I bring you something new from Walk Through Fire, one the absolute most devastating doom acts I've heard since Abandon. Which makes perfect sense, since the two are related in some way. Anyhow, if you're looking to envelop yourself in the sounds of pure, soul-crushing darkness, look no further. Put this on, turn it up LOUD and be prepared to get fucking bummed.
Listen to the rest of the band's new record at Bandcamp: http://walkthroughfire.bandcamp.com/

Walk Through Fire - Furthest from heaven

Walk Through Fire - Furthest from heaven

Swedish doom/sludge act Walk Through Fire will be releasing their debut album "Furthest from heaven" on May 30 in cooperation with UK label Aesthetic Death. Preview a track at Bandcamp: http://walkthroughfire.bandcamp.com/