Biography
Absolute Darkness is a death/thrash metal band from the San Francisco Bay Area, formed in 2015. The band's sound blends the aggression of bands like Death, Cannibal Corpse, and Amon Amarth with the Bay Area thrash roots of Testament, Vio-lence, and Exodus.
Lyrically, Absolute Darkness explores themes of corruption, abuse of power, war, propaganda, addiction, homelessness, and social decay through story-driven songs that are often told from the perspective of the people caught in those events.
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Current lineup:
Ron Dorn – Guitar / Lead Vocals
Douglas Vetter II – Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
Orson Sojo – Bass
Scott Russell – Drums
Since forming, the band has steadily evolved both musically and in production. Their 2021 release, Failure Of State, marked a significant step forward in songwriting and production quality. Their upcoming album, Witness To A Dying World, continues that progression and is the first Absolute Darkness album where every member made meaningful contributions to the songwriting process.
Fans of Death, Testament, Vio-lence, Exodus, At The Gates, The Crown, and Amon Amarth.
Absolute Darkness combines Bay Area thrash with modern death metal, delivering aggressive riffs, layered guitar harmonies, memorable solos, and socially conscious lyrics that don't shy away from difficult subjects.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.