| With Those Whom Satan Hath Joined, DOOMSTONE claws its way out of the crypt in triumphant, infernal glory. This is no ordinary return—it’s a resurrection drenched in blood, sulfur, and the unholy spirit of classic 1980s metal. The long-dormant black metal project of KING FOWLEY (DECEASED, OCTOBER 31), DOOMSTONE returns armed with hell-forged conviction and a lineup of cult underground heavyweights ready to bring the flames.
True to its roots, the album worships at the altar of VENOM, MERCYFUL FATE, POSSESSED, and THE OBSESSED, while lacing that foundation with a foul blend of early black and death metal filth. But this isn’t empty retro posturing—this is pure, riff-driven, Satanic heavy metal madness, delivered with tongue-in-cheek blasphemy and genuine reverence for the genre's evil forebears.
What sets Those Whom Satan Hath Joined apart is its atmosphere: it plays like a cursed VHS copy of a long-lost horror flick, saturated in smoky riffs, dungeon-dwelling groove, and over-the-top occult showmanship. The songs are tight, catchy, and never overstay their welcome, balancing grim theatrics with metal-as-hell memorability.
The album’s demonic energy is driven by an impressive lineup of underground veterans:
*King Fowley – Drums (Deceased, October 31)
*Les Snyder – Bass (Deceased)
*Demonic – Guitars (Grand Belial’s Key)
*Dennis Cornelius – Guitars (Revelation, Memory Garden)
*Jeff “Vomit” McClelland – Vocals (writer, Deathvomit zine)
Together, this ensemble delivers a masterclass in cult metal worship, each member injecting their own brand of venom into the mix. The chemistry is undeniable—raw, raucous, and reveling in the dark fun of it all.
Those Whom Satan Hath Joined is more than just a comeback—it's a celebration of TRUE METAL’s most sinister traditions. Equal parts homage and hellfire, DOOMSTONE proves once again that evil never dies—it just waits for the right moment to rise again. HAIL TRUE METAL!
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