Hanging Doll

Hanging Doll

Hanging Doll is a gothic metal group from Birmingham, United Kingdom, active since 2002. Its sound is described as orchestral and dark, with passionate vocals, dense emotional themes, detuned guitar riffs, melodic string patterns and a metal core influence. The group is known for combining heavy, riff-driven sections with more melodic passages and for shifting between dark melodies and stronger impact.

Career and live activity

In 2007, Hanging Doll builds its reputation through a series of UK live appearances. The group plays at Bloodstock Open Air 2007, performing to a full tent at the Derby festival alongside acts including Lacuna Coil and Arch Enemy. On the same day, it also plays with Wolf and Firewind at J.B’s Dudley during their European tour. The group also appears at the Patriot Games Outdoor Festival in Wales, where it supports Saxon.

Recording

At the beginning of 2008, Hanging Doll is working on its debut album, Reason and Madness.

Media and profile

The group appears in Metal Hammer in 2008, reflecting its growing profile within the UK metal scene.