Third album by Norwegian Doom Death masters AMONG GODS, featuring SYRACH members, made by excellent and obscure old school sonorities highly recommended if you like: ASPHYX, MORGOTH, BOLT THROWER, CELTIC FROST, PARADISE LOST, old ENTOMBED.
Ghost Empire is a dark and heavy album that draws influences from classic doom metal bands such as Candlemass, Celtic Frost, and Morgoth. The album features slow, crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and atmospheric passages. The lyrics deal with themes of death, despair, and the occult.
The album was well-received by critics, with many praising the band's ability to create a dark and oppressive atmosphere. Metal Hammer gave the album a score of 8 out of 10, calling it "a crushing and monolithic slab of doom metal." Decibel Magazine also gave the album a positive review, saying that it is "a must-have for fans of classic doom metal."
The album was a commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Norwegian Independent Albums Chart. It has also been praised by many other bands, including Paradise Lost, who have said that they are "big fans" of Among Gods.
| Genre: Metal. |
| Sub-Genre: Death / Doom. |
| Catalog No: REX47. |
| Type: Digipack. |