The powerful rhythm section of THUNDERSTORM - the Italian cult legends active through the 1990s and 2000s - has joined forces with the former vocalist of EPITAPH, along with a gifted guitarist from the lesser-known band MENACE, to forge a new entity: IV SIGILLO. Together, they unleash apocalyptic doom metal on their eponymous debut album, "Quarto Sigillo". Emiliano's quirky, haunting, often moaning and wailing vocals might evoke comparisons to David Bower of HELL or Gerrit P. Mutz. Unlike many albums where the bass is buried in the mix, here it takes on an exceptionally prominent role. While the grooving riffs drive the songs, the multi-faceted songwriting makes for quite a demanding listen at first. But each spin reveals more, and once their hooks embed themselves in your mind, they refuse to let go. This album is for connoisseurs of obscure and esoteric doom metal with a strong personal twist, rooted in the tradition of the Italian Dark Sound. Sinister atmospheres, enhanced by the subtle use of keyboards, passion, mystery and dark omens will envelop you as the Fourth Seal opens... A must for fans of EPITAPH and THUNDERSTORM, as well as those into THE BLACK, PAUL CHAIN VIOLET THEATRE, BLACK HOLE, L'IMPERO DELLE OMBRE, BLACK OATH, WITCHFIELD, BLACK SABBATH, LEGIONEM and SESTA MARCONI.
