Release Date May 15th, 2026
Format CD/Digital
Genre Occult-Gothic-Dark Rock/Metal
Origin Germany
Melancholost was formed by Sven The Axe, known from his years with Solemnity, though this project walks a very different path. Instead of classic heavy metal heroics, “Tales From The Poisoned Apple” dives into darker and more introspective territory, filled with occult imagery, gothic atmosphere and emotional heaviness. The album was recorded with a small trio setup, with Sven handling most of the instrumentation himself, while two anonymous musicians contributed drums and keyboards. The result is deeply personal and focused on atmosphere, melancholy and mysticism without losing its connection to metal.
Musically, the album mixes occult rock, dark metal and gothic influences into a shadowy and melancholic experience. The guitar riffs move at a steady pace, the keyboards add an eerie layer across the album and the vocals shift between dramatic expression and restrained sorrow. There is a clear passion for classic dark rock traditions here, though the production gives the material a more modern and atmospheric character. The album avoids excessive decoration and sticks to its identity throughout its running time.
Songs like “If This World Would Be Eden”, “Wolves By Midnight” and “Golden Dawn” push the occult and melancholic side of the project strongly, while maintaining enough heaviness to keep metal listeners interested.
The lyrical concept refers to mysticism, esoteric traditions, existential thoughts and occult symbolism appear across the album and give it a strong identity. Titles like “Liber 777”, “Abramelin” and “The Book Of Thoth” make it clear that this is an album deeply connected to dark spiritual imagery and underground gothic culture. Thankfully, the material avoids sounding artificial or theatrical for the sake of appearance. There is sincerity behind the album’s melancholic atmosphere, and that gives it stronger emotional impact.
“Tales From The Poisoned Apple” is a good debut from a musician exploring a darker artistic direction outside traditional heavy metal. Fans of gothic rock, dark metal and melancholic occult music will find many strong moments here. There are areas where the album could become sharper and more dynamic in the future, though this first chapter already shows a clear artistic vision and enough memorable material to leave a positive impression.
| 7.0
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