Label : Relapse Records
Release : 16-1-2026
Watching from a Distance is a monumental doom metal record, led by guitarist and vocalist Patrick Walker. Every moment feels heavy, intimate and emotionally charged, capturing a depth that few albums in the genre can reach. From the opening title track, a slow and somber melody carries themes of love, longing and quiet devastation. The sound is crushing and slow, yet deeply human, turning heaviness into something emotional rather than purely sonic.
Tracks like Footprints highlight Walker’s gift for pairing colossal riffs with raw vulnerability, his voice moving from dejection to full despair. Thunderous drums, heavy bass and swirling guitars shape a timeless atmosphere that has become essential listening for doom fans worldwide. Even today, the album resonates with the same intensity, because it captures what doom can truly be at its core. Watching from a Distance is not just a classic, it is a defining moment in emotionally driven heavy music.
