4th EP from Zeitgeist.
Initially, I planned this album to be a full-length release, but I realized I’m still not ready for such an immersive production within Black Metal as a whole — my learning process is still in its very beginning.
It’s been almost a year since I started making music, and my understanding of it has changed a lot. I can now see it on a deeper level, and it’s become an even more important part of who I am.
Track no.3, “A Wolf in a Silent Land,” is the one I hold dearest. It’s a critique of the philosophical concept of paradise. Track no.4, on the other hand, is a bit silly — with its dungeon synth intro, I wanted to capture some of that Keller Synth/Tanzelcore fun energy.
Overall, I focused much more on experimenting in this album rather than sticking to a single atmosphere. It’s a bit raw as well — I found a way to add some background noise that mimics “antique” equipment, which I think really enhances the mood I try to create with my music.
That’s all from me for now. Thank you so much for listening to my album, and feel free to share any criticism or feedback — it helps me a lot. Cheers.

-Alastor

Bloodfest Under the Winter Moon

A Wolf in a Silent Land

Breathe the Depression Beneath the Starless Skies

Finally back to flirting with dungeon synth after 10 years, came up with this in an hour on the old keyboard.

Haradwaith - Night Falls over the Citadel (Demo)

This is a track that I composed for the most recent Hircine album, "A Crown of Wildflowers". The flute was performed and recorded by Emma Kramer-Rodger. 

A Song of Embers

This is a track that I composed for the most recent Hircine album, "A Crown of Wildflowers".

Stories Told Unto the Wind

divočák

Nightwatch

Passage

Surveillance

Brazil - PR

Music producer for fun.
Black Metal and Dungeon Synth.
Currently working on: "Paysage"
Inspired by Drudkh, Emperor and Burzum...

Hi, my name is Damian!

I’m a musician, composer, and producer from Saskatchewan, Canada. I’ve spent the last decade or so performing and recording with my heavy metal bands, Altars of Grief, Subside, and most recently, Northern Graves. To these projects, I have contributed clean and harsh vocals, guitars, bass, as well as worked on choral and orchestral arrangements. In 2015, Altars of Grief was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year (for “This Shameful Burden"), and in 2018, won a SaskMusic Award for Best Loud/Metal Artist of the Year. I also make fantasy/dungeon synth music under the name Hircine.

The through line of all these projects has been a passion for telling stories and creating memorable and emotional moments with music. It’s this goal that has led me to an interest in composing for media and games and seeking to help others bring their musical visions to life for their endeavors.

Contact: vocalistofgrief@gmail.com

Discography:
Altars of Grief - "This Shameful Burden" (2014)
Altars of Grief - "Of Ash & Dying Light (2015)
Altars of Grief - "Iris" (2018)
Subside - "Lightbearer" (Single, 2020)
Hircine - "Old Kings Fall" (2022)
Hircine - "Luna & the Light" (2023)
Hircine - "The Long Night" (2024)
Hircine - "A Crown of Wildflowers" (2025)
Northern Graves - "Derelict Heart" (TBA)

New tracks tagged #dungeon synth