Australian atmospheric black metal project Deciduous Forest has just premiered “The Formless Dark”, the opening track from their upcoming debut album Fields of Yore, set to be released on June 23 via Gutter Prince Cabal.
Premiered via Invisible Oranges, the single offers the first gripping step into the world of Fields of Yore, a richly atmospheric journey through memory, emotion, and myth.
“Deciduous Forest only deal with the big picture, and they take their time to paint it. Vital to this is the relationship between the synths and guitars. The former are grandiose while the latter roots the track in metal. Says Invisible Oranges.
Listen to “The Formless Dark” here.
Crafted by Snjór, a Brisbane-based multi-instrumentalist and composer, Deciduous Forest weaves together atmospheric black metal, neofolk, and cinematic ambient into richly textured soundscapes where melancholy and grandeur meet.
Built on a foundation of soaring synths, intricate guitar work, and impassioned vocals, Fields of Yore balances bleak introspection with moments of transcendent light. It’s a record that lingers like a half-remembered dream: haunting, fragile, and unforgettable.
For fans of Agalloch, Wolves in the Throne Room, and Midnight Odyssey, Deciduous Forest offers an inspiring and emotionally charged debut that stands firmly among the genre’s most evocative storytellers.
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