Galadriel  

This Slovakian band dates back to 1995, founded by bassist/vocalist (and sole original member left) Dodo Datel, and have released several albums over the years with varying lineups. Reviewed here is World Under World, their 5th album released in 2004. The music on World Under World might best be described as dark gothic doom-influenced metal (doom-influenced in that they generally play at doom speed but aren't really in the true doom mold), with an excellent sense of pace and majesty. Datel's vocals are of the black metal variety, with complementary clean female vocals providing a nice balance. There's also a neat experimental side, evidenced by the techno-flavored "Sex On The Dancefloor", more of this kind of branching out would be most welcome. As it stands Galadriel is a very underrated band, deserving of greater exposure outside their homeland.

Current Members Dodo Datel vocals/bass Sona Witch Kozakova vocals Tomax Gabris guitars Mr. Appen drums

Former Members/Guests Voloda Zadrapa guitars Chulo Malachovsky guitars Gabriel Holenka guitars Matus Hanus guitars Skkipi Skuppin guitars Erik Schmer keyboards J.S.K. keyboards Fear keyboards Victor Gieci drums Lukash Shushka drums

Discography

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Empire Of Emptiness 
1997

Empire Of Emptiness Solitude Sad Leaves Of The Dying Rose One Lost Child Kingdom Under The Ocean Silence And Screams Immortal Visions Dreaming Memories Tears Of Emptiness

Dodo Datel Sona Witch Kozakova Voloda Zadrapa Chulo Malachovsky Victor Gieci

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The Mirror Of Ages 
1999

The Forest Lullaby The Flower And Dark Butterfly Fear In Their Eyes Twilight Time In The Garden Of Lost Shades 1848 Vampirian Love Lost Paths Of Unicorns The Battle By Wogastisburg Solitude (bonus track)

Dodo Datel Sona Witch Kozakova Voloda Zadrapa Chulo Malachovsky Tomax Gabris Erik Schmer Victor Gieci

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Oblivion 
2000

On The Wings Of Gwaihir Strokes Of Desire As Your Body Burns Blindness Lavondyss The Evening And Then Came Night My December It Ends When Moon Loses ItsFace Rivers Of Oblivion Dowina Acheron

Dodo Datel Sona Witch Kozakova Tomax Gabris Gabriel Holenka J.S.K. Victor Gieci

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From Ashes & Dust 
2002 Metal Age

Thorns From Ashes & Dust Strong One Against The Storm Dark Erotica A Horned Man Im The Everything 2848 Armies Of Valinor Among Your Tears The Bards Song - The Hobbit

Dodo Datel Sona Witch Kozakova Tomax Gabris J.S.K. Victor Gieci

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World Under World 
2004 Metal Age

Under Wings Of The Fallen One The End Of Eternity Imaginary Sins The Fall Bleeding Heart's Poetry I Closed Your Book Noxious Humanity Insanity & Suffering Sex In The Underworld The Grave Is The Last

Dodo Datel Tomax Gabris Matus Hanus Lukash Shushka

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Empty Mirrors Of Oblivion  COMPILATION
2005

The Evening...And Then Came The Night As Your Body Burns Blindness Lavondyss My December Strokes Of Desire It Ends When The Moon Loses Its Face Rivers Of Oblivion Dowina Acheron The Forest Lullaby Twilight Time The Flower And Dark Butterfly Fear In Their Eyes In The Garden Of Lost Shades 1848 Vampirian Love Lost Paths Of Unicorns The Battle By Wogastisburg Empire Of Emptiness (intro) Solitude Sad Leaves Of The Dying Rose One Lost Child Silence And Screams Dreaming Memories Tears Of Emptiness

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Renascence Of Ancient Spirit 
2007 Metal Age

Ode To The Earth Between The Worlds Metamorphosis Renascence of Ancient Spirit Sorrowful Planet No More Light The Autumn Leaves A Grain Of Sand

Dodo Datel Sona Witch Kozakova Matus Hanus Skkipi Skuppin Fear

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The 7th Queen Enthroned 
2012

Evilution Crucifixion DeLuxe Still Not Dead Enough This World Is War The Last Time Labyrinth Mother Is Dying Eosphorus

Dodo Datel Sona Witch Kozakova Tomax Gabris Mr. Appen