The Order of Israfel

The Order of Israfel

The Order of Israfel is a doom metal group from Gothenburg, Sweden, active since 2012. The line-up includes Tom Sutton, Patrik Andersson Winberg, Hans Lilja and Staffan Björck. Sutton previously plays with Church of Misery, while Andersson Winberg previously plays with Doomdogs.

Style and sound

The band is rooted in doom metal but also draws on hard rock, metal and folk influences. Its music combines these elements into a single, expansive sound rather than staying within a strict slow-tempo doom style. The material is described as having large-scale arrangements, narrative qualities and a mystical atmosphere, with songs that use a wide range of dynamics and textures.

Wisdom

Wisdom is presented as a key release by the group and as a record built around dramatic gestures, stories and a broad, layered sound. It is associated with the band's mix of doom, hard rock, metal and folk elements, and with the more complex side of its writing.