Formed by members of Decaying, Chalice and Altar of Betelgeuze, Helsinki’s Desolate Realm combine the epic grandeur of doom-metal acts like Candlemass and Solitude Aeturnus with classic heavy-metal of Savatage and Metal Church and the mighty groove of Black Sabbath.

Nearly two years following the release of their self-titled album, the Finnish duo is back with their second album featuring eight new tracks full of epic melodies and gripping, heavy riffs.

Titled “Legions”, this new album picks up where they last left off, delivering a doom-metal that leans on old-school and classic influences so you won’t find fuzz or psychedelic textures here, instead, the epic melodies, heavy riffs and belting vocals are the driving force of this album.

If you’re a fan of epic and traditional doom-metal like Solitude Aeturnus, Grand Magus, The Gates of Slumber be sure to give “Legions” a listen, you won’t be disappointed.

Desolate Realm at Bandcamp here.