[Zephyrus]

As the title suggests, I have decided to start exploring a whole new genre of the metal realm. I've been listening to so much black metal and nothing but black metal, so I need to start finding other stuff to help balance it out. I don't need anything similar to black metal, such as black/doom.

I've done some research into popular doom bands I've heard mentioned on this board. My findings suggest my doom preferences go for a heavy, modern production, clean vocals that don't go too high (no falsetto range), and influences from stoner rock add some life to it. I really think I can get into this genre and embrace it almost as much as with my love for black metal, and I'm excited that I'm finally branching out to other kinds of metal.

My research has rendered the following albums as the best of what I've liked so far (basing my opinions on myspace samples), and potentially the first albums I buy in my new doom quest.

Candlemass - Candlemass

Cathedral - Carnival Bizarre

Electric Wizard - We Live and/or Come My Fanatics...

Lamented Souls - The Origins of Misery

Pentagram - Day of Reckoning

Reverend Bizarre - Crush the Insects

So based on those albums, please offer your guidance as I pursue a secondary path in my metal experience. Remember, no NWOBHM vocals, not yet. Thanks!