Release Date October 16th, 2026
Format CD/LP/Cassette
Genre Death/Doom Metal
Origin United States
Night Hag is a death-doom band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2010. Their discography includes the EP “Insemination Rites Of The Succubus”, split releases with Cryptic Brood and Burial, and their 2022 debut full-length “Phantasmal Scourge”. With “Great Dismal Darkness”, the band presents its second full-length and first release as a four-piece, featuring Sam Fox (vocals, bass), Jon Ransom (drums, vocals), Casey Williams and Joe Arida (guitars).
“Great Dismal Darkness” contains seven tracks of primitive death-doom, driven by dragging guitar riffs, cavernous growls and a rhythm section that moves at a deliberately crushing pace. The production by Yave Rust gives the guitars a rotten distortion, while the mix preserves the low-end presence of the bass and the heavy percussion. Bob Greenough’s mastering maintains the oppressive character of the recording, although the limited variation in tempo and songwriting becomes noticeable as the album progresses. “Drowned In Death” establishes the record’s grim atmosphere, while “It Came Back The Next Night” and “Staring Into The Ancient Chasm” offer some of its more effective combinations of slow rhythms and death metal aggression. The swamp-inspired imagery and themes of decay complement the musical direction, with the vocals adding another layer of morbidity to the material. “Great Dismal Darkness” is a satisfying death-doom release with a filthy production and several effective moments, although its songwriting could use more variation across its seven tracks.
|7.5
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