When All The Laughter Has Gone

Cult Finnish blackened doom band Dolorian formed in Oulu in 1997 & released three influential studio albums between 1999 & 2006, along with an additional split 7” with Swedish extreme metal masters Shining in 2003. The band was subsequently laid to rest, with vocalist/guitarist Antti Haapapuro currently active in the equally dark act, Unfyros. ‘When All The Laughter Has Gone’ was Dolorian’s debut album, which was originally released in 1999. Throughout its duration, the trio (completed by Ari Kukkohovi on drums/guitar/bass & Jussi Ontero on synths) conjure a series of sublime & hypnotic, sombre & ethereal soundscapes. The oppressive yet enchanting atmospheres from the synths twist amid walls of punishing guitars & sparse melodies to evoke an unmistakable sense of impending & resonating dread & despair.