Like Sorrow Deliver a Soul-Crushing Epic with “A Prophecy of Despair”
Like Sorrow tear open the gates of torment with their unrelenting new single, A Prophecy of Despair. Hailing from Austin, TX, the band crafts a brutal and immersive soundscape that walks the edge between black metal’s bleak atmospheres and death metal’s savage precision.
Driven by the searing drumwork of Bryan Gribbin and a hauntingly beautiful keyboard solo by Marc Muchnik, A Prophecy of Despair pulls listeners into an apocalyptic vision of solitude, existential dread, and divine abandonment. It’s not just a song—it’s a descent into shadow, a reflection of a world with no saviors left.
Vocalist Marc Williams delivers every line like a curse cast in fire, with lyrics that spiral into madness:
“Fortune beckons me now as my soul folds in / No going back when you're trapped in Hell.”
For fans of Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, or Septicflesh, this release hits with the weight of prophecy fulfilled. A Prophecy of Despair is now streaming everywhere—dive in, and don't expect to come out the same.
About
Emerging from the depths of Austin, Texas, Like Sorrow is the latest chapter in Melodic Black Metal, forged by the visionary Marc Williams. What began as a side project in 2023 has grown into something far greater—an exploration of pure Black Metal, infused with Marc’s signature melodic touch. The result echoes the haunting atmospheres of early Throes of Dawn, Agathodaimon, and hints of Naglfar, weaving together spectral tales, infernal realms, and deep-seated melancholy.
Like Sorrow made its debut in 2023 with the Realm of Despair EP, released digitally and on cassette via Rotting Sun Records. This was followed by four singles throughout late 2023 and 2024, culminating in A Collection of Despair (2023-2024), released on January 22, 2025.
While the project's early tracks strip away the prominent keyboards found in Marc’s other works, this is set to evolve. Future releases will expand upon Like Sorrow’s intense, sorrowful essence, blending bleak, soul-staining darkness with the evocative melodies that define its sound. A harrowing yet captivating journey awaits—one that lingers in the shadows, calling to those who embrace the void.
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