User:Carolina Heart/sandbox/Smoulder (Band)

Smoulder is an underground epic doom metal/power metal band based in Toronto, Canada. Their lyrics derive inspiration from pulp high fantasy novels.

History
Smoulder was founded in 2013, and released the demo The Sword Woman in 2018. After selling out a 150 run of cassettes, their record label pressed a 300 run of 7-inch vinyl, which also sold out. After the demo, Smoulder was asked to play Hammer of Doom festival in Germany, where they were signed to Cruz del Sur Records.

Vocalist Sarah Ann Kitteringham and guitarist Shon Vincent moved to Finland in 2022, leaving the rest of the band behind in Canada

Music
Smoulder's lyrics derive inspiration from high fantasy and are generally about battle and death

Smoulder's sophomore album Violent Creed of Vengeance was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemics' negative influence on society, many being isolated and made more bitter and cruel by the experience with little accountability, as well as the continuation of misogyny and rape culture. The theme of the album is Vengeance and the lyrics involve revenge on rapists and misogynists

Albums

 * Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring (Cruz Del Sur, 2019)
 * Violent Creed of Vengeance (Cruz Del Sur, 2023)

EPs

 * Dream Quest Ends (2020)