Forest Stream is a symphonic black / doom /

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band formed in Chernogolovka, Russia in 1995. The band draws inspiration from long and harsh Russian winters. Stylistically, the band's epic sound combines the atmosphere of the British doom metal of the 1990s and of the Norwegian black metal. The band's lyrics revolve around the themes of sorrow and hopelessness. Their first album, ''

Tears of Mortal Solitude ''Tears of Mortal Solitude'' is the first full-length album by the Russian symphonic black / doom / Gothic metal band Forest Stream. It was released on January 27, 2003 through Earache Records Earache Records is a British independent record ...

'' was released in early 2003 and was warmly received by the critics. In May 2007, the band went on their first international tour in Ukraine. In September 2007, the band was signed by

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and recording for their second album, ''

The Crown of Winter ''The Crown of Winter'' is the second full-length album by the Russian symphonic black / doom / Gothic metal band Forest Stream. Originally scheduled for release on March 23, 2009 through Candlelight Records Candlelight Records is a Britis ...

'', commenced soon after. The band are currently believed to be unsigned with no mention of a new album, but are still active.

Members

* Sonm the Darkest – vocals * Wizard Omin – guitars * Stone R – bass * Berserk – guitars * Elhella – keyboards
Kir
– drums

Discography

Albums

* ''

'' (2003) * ''

'' (2009)

Demos

* ''Snowfall'' (1999) * ''Last Season Purity'' (2001)

References

External links

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