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Vancouver (Canada)-based gothic/orchestral/doom metal duo Tribunal has released a brand new single and video "Without Answer". The track is taken from the Tribunal's upcoming melancholic and entrancing debut album, The Weight Of Remembrance, which will be released on the 20th of January 2023 via 20 Buck Spin. The video for “Without Answer” was filmed and directed by Erik Gustafson with production manager Gabrielle Gustafson for Erik Gustafson Cinematography.
Featuring classically trained cellist/bassist/vocalist Soren Mourne and guitarist/vocalist Etienne Flinn, Tribunal’s brick-heavy classic doom riffage borders on death metal heaviness, like My Dying Bride filtered through a colossal stained-glass edifice. The sound is instantly familiar with nods to the ‘80s and ‘90s but never sounds retro or like mere homage. Rather, The Weight Of Remembrance evokes the feeling of a painstakingly composed orchestral movement fit for a crumbling cathedral overgrown with moss. The duo frequently trades off vocals alternating between haunted wailing cleans, scathing black-metal style shrieks and dread-filled death calls.
The Weight Of Remembrance features additional contributions from several other talented musicians, including drums by Julia Geaman, additional drums on “Apathy’s Keep” by Magdalena Wienski, piano on “Remembrance” by Claine Lamb, and additional vocals by Rory Say.
The band comments: “‘Without Answer’ is a lament for a loss of community and loss of faith, and the empty space that remains after. Musically, it is one of the most representative tracks off The Weight Of Remembrance, featuring melodies and harmonies shared between cello and guitar mixed with aggressive riffs and an even blend of clean and harsh vocals. ‘Without Answer’ was one of the first songs we wrote for Tribunal, beginning in mid-2018. It has evolved significantly over the years and found its identity in the darker, more despairing version that appears on the record.” Link
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