So this is an interesting one. Benighted in Sodom is a one-man project, the man calling himself Matron Thorn. This started out as a depressive black metal experiment, but recent releases have espoused doom and goth rock. 2019's Carrier of Poison Apples (pictured above) is poles apart from noisier fare such as Plague Overlord and Death in Space. For one, there is no shrieking to be found. Matron sticks to an emotive baritone filtered through foggy effects. I dig it. The vocal lines are catchy and prone to attach themselves to the base of your spine.
I will readily admit that I haven't listened to half of Benighted in Sodom's recorded output. Before you judge me, know that Mr. Thorn has dished out seventeen long players under the BIS banner. Seventeen! In thirteen years! Dude, that's not even counting EP's and splits. I have glommed onto his more melodic stuff, but there is something for everyone, provided that you're into extreme metal.
If this Matron Thorn character sounds busy, bear in mind that I haven't told you about his other bands. Yeah, he has close to ten "groups" in varying states of functionality. Most of them are active. I recommend checking out Aevangelist, Andacht and Death Fetishist. Maybe this "A Band" entry should have been called "Bands."
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