EPITAPH Path to Oblivion CD

Return to the sacred altar of Italian Doom. Following a decade of silence since their last full-length, the legendary Epitaph—pioneers of the dark sound since the late 80s, return in 2025 with their most harrowing and refined work yet: Path to Oblivion. Released via the esteemed My Kingdom Music, this CD is a masterclass in Traditional Epic Doom Metal with a dark, occult twist. The descent begins with the haunting instrumental title track, Path to Oblivion, a cinematic prelude that leads directly into the crushing weight of Embraced by Worms. Epitaph excels at a very specific Italian style of doom: one that is heavy and funeral-paced but infused with an eerie, theatrical atmosphere. Tracks like Condemned to Flesh and the sprawling Nameless Demon showcase the band’s ability to weave mournful, melodic leads with earth-shaking riffs and powerful, soaring vocals. The album finds a perfect balance between aggression and atmosphere, punctuated by the blasphemous interlude She's Reborn in Blasphemy. The second half of the record keeps the intensity high with the claustrophobic Voices Behind the Wall and the hypnotic, slow-burn energy of Kingdom of Slumber. The journey concludes with the final, tragic notes of Fall from Grace, leaving the listener in a state of solemn reflection. This CD is a mandatory acquisition for disciples of Candlemass, Black Sabbath, Solitude Aeturnus, and fellow Italian masters like Death SS or Paul Chain. If you seek an album that sounds like a ritual performed in a crumbling cathedral, Path to Oblivion is a definitive masterpiece of 2025 that belongs in your collection.