Season's End

Season's End is a British symphonic metal band from Hampshire, United Kingdom, active since 1998. The group is also associated with gothic metal, and its line-up includes David Stanton. The band is described as a sextet in its early period, with Becki Clark as lead vocalist at the time of its first album.

Style and background

The band develops a sound built around grand atmosphere, soaring vocals and heavy riffs. Its music is presented as symphonic metal that also moves beyond gothic metal conventions, and it is noted for avoiding formulaic genre clichés in favour of a style it sees as its own.

Debut album

Season's End releases The Failing Light as its debut album. The record is identified as a strong example of symphonic metal made in the UK, and it is described as having a fresh and mature sound. The album helps establish the band's profile within Britain's underground metal scene.