My Lament is a Belgian Doom/Death Metal band that ahs been around since 2003. In 2006 they released their first, and thus far, only demo “Beneath the Hidden” and in 2009 this album was released, their debut full-length album. “Broken Leaf” contains eight tracks of quite diverse Death/Doom Metal. there are elements of slow epic Doom Metal reminiscent of Candlemass, there are also parts that reminds me of the classic Death/Doom Metal like Winter. There are even a few more straight forward Death Metal moments. Although out this album there is a melodic layer to the music that best can be described as My Dying Bride inspired music. What is so impressive about this album is that they have managed to blend these different together seamlessly, this is a very cohesive product. The central aspect of this recording and the man focus seems to be the creation of a very dens, dark atmosphere filled with a very sombre and melancholic sensibility. This is created through the skilful use of harsh riffs, heavy riffs, epic riffs, sombre clean guitar passages, a heavy bass, excellent drumming and the vocals (they range from spoken, to whispered to deep growls). An interesting album that I think will satisfied most into the Death/Doom Metal genre.

Author: Mordant