Solstice

Solstice is an epic doom metal band from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, active since 1990. It is associated with doom metal, epic doom metal, heavy metal and metal, and is described as a United Kingdom epic doom metal band.

History and line-up

The band forms in 1990 and remains active. The verified membership list includes Gian Pyres, Shaun Taylor-Steels and Hamish Glencross. The founding guitarist, Rich Walker, runs the Miskatonic Foundation, the label the band signs to.

Releases and output

Solstice releases two full-length albums, numerous demos, two EPs and three split releases. Its recorded output sits alongside material by bands such as Twisted Tower Dire, Ritual Steel and Ironsword on the Miskatonic Foundation catalogue.

Style and associations

The band’s music is compared with Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Atlantean Kodex, While Heaven Wept and Scald, placing it within the heavier and more traditional side of epic doom metal.