The Loss
by Mares Of Thrace
christopher mattick
christopher mattick
What a ride. Start to finish I'm pummeled, shaken, and throttled. You rarely get something so plainly REAL in in metal. Raw, true emotions meet the sickest of riffs. HAIL 🤘
Favorite track: The Second Stage: Denial.
DistortionHead
DistortionHead
One of the latest record I'm blown away with. A good "back pocket" find too as the subject matter and concept behind the album WILL impact us all one day. Spend some time wrestling with this, and I truly think it's a unique blend of Doom metal, noise rock, and some black metal influence. Everything sounds mixed super well. vocals are stellar. Really brings me to a heightened emotional experience each listen. 10/10!
1/24/25 My CD arrived as a gift from a friend! <3 Favorite track: The First Stage: Shock.
1/24/25 My CD arrived as a gift from a friend! <3 Favorite track: The First Stage: Shock.
jetesonpiddle
jetesonpiddle
There's something raw and fresh with this album.
Favorite track: The Third Stage: Anger.
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Anticipatory Grief
03:58
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The First Stage: Shock
07:37
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The Second Stage: Denial
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The Third Stage: Anger
05:27
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Disenfranchised Grief
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Complicated Grief
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about
Mares of Thrace returns with The Loss, their highly anticipated follow-up to 2022’s The Exile. Known for their masterful fusion of sludge, doom, and blackened post-metal, the Calgary-based duo pushes their sonic boundaries further on this new album, crafting an intense meditation on grief, longing, and resilience. The Loss explores the emotional weight of absence and the raw process of healing, weaving themes of vulnerability and catharsis into every crushing riff and anguished lyric. With their signature blend of heaviness and atmospheric nuance, Mares of Thrace deliver an album that feels as punishing as it is profoundly introspective.
Building on the momentum of The Exile, The Loss showcases a band unafraid to embrace evolution while staying true to their roots. The interplay between searing guitar work and relentless drumming is more intricate than ever, with production that highlights the raw emotion and depth of their sound. The album’s dynamic shifts—from suffocating walls of distortion to moments of eerie stillness—mirror the tumultuous journey through pain and renewal. With The Loss, Mares of Thrace solidify their place as one of heavy music’s most vital voices, delivering an unforgettable work that lingers long after the final note fades.
Building on the momentum of The Exile, The Loss showcases a band unafraid to embrace evolution while staying true to their roots. The interplay between searing guitar work and relentless drumming is more intricate than ever, with production that highlights the raw emotion and depth of their sound. The album’s dynamic shifts—from suffocating walls of distortion to moments of eerie stillness—mirror the tumultuous journey through pain and renewal. With The Loss, Mares of Thrace solidify their place as one of heavy music’s most vital voices, delivering an unforgettable work that lingers long after the final note fades.
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released May 16, 2025
Mastering by Matthew Barnhart at Chicago Mastering Service.
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Mastering by Matthew Barnhart at Chicago Mastering Service.
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Mares Of Thrace Calgary, Alberta
Outsider doom/noise/hardcore duo. Mixed race, mixed gender, all nerd. Mohkinstsis/ Calgary.
"Epic and ferocious... the sound of a band in its prime"
--Angry Metal Guy
discography
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Jun 2010
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