OFFICIUM TRISTE is one of the oldest (and
leading) Dutch doom / death metal bands. Originally formed as a death metal
band under the name Reincremated. They split up and restarted as OFFICIUM
TRISTE in April 1994 and released 5 full length albums and several split albums
and EP’s so far. ‘Reason’ was originally
released by the now defunct Displeased Records in 2004 and is considered to be
the highlight of OFICIUM TRISTE’s output by many. The five songs on this album
display dark moods and outstanding melodies. The album has been out of print
for a while now and is now reissued as a digipack with additional liner notes
from vocalist Pim Blankenstein (also in The 11th Hour) Officium Triste means
something like a sad service, referring to a funeral. OFFICUIM TRISTE is
influenced by (old) Paradise Lost, Anathema, My Dying Bride, Katatonia,
Celestial Season and Chorus of Ruin. Dutch doom / death metal deluxe!
Out on 25th june 2015 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPydB0XKZD8
