From Sweden we venture to the great white north of Canada for the next post here. Woods Of Ypres were a Melodic/Doom Death Metal band that hailed from Canada. Having somewhat of a reputation in the underground, drawing comparisons to bands like Agalloch, Fen and Ulver, the band released five albums in a decade before the tragic death of frontman David Gold. Each album possess its own unique sound a vibe and sometimes a tongue in cheek song or two. But the foreshadowing on the final album
'Woods 5: Grey Skies And Electric Light' may have been a bit to eerie. Songs like 'Career Suicide (Is Not Real Suicide)' and 'Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye)' remain the standout tracks on the album. David's passing was unexpected and tragic and unfortunately meant the end of the band. However tribute shows and a forthcoming tribute album keep his memory alive. Note this is the advance copy of the album that was released by Earache Records shortly after David's passing.
I got into this band not long before David's passing. I found the comparisons to Agalloch to hard to ignore and after a few listens to
'Woods 4: The Green Album' I was hooked. Songs like 'Wet Leather' and 'I Was Buried In Mount Pleasent Cemetery' were both tongue in cheek and epic all at once.I'm not sure a lot of people got this band, but the stories about what a great guy David was are all too much to ignore. Truly a great band that sadly ended before they reached their full potential.
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