Ungoliath – Shadows Of The Eclipse

Ungoliath is a Berlin-based project that began back in 2002 under the guidance of Steffen Kraatz, also known as Bane, and Shadows Of The Eclipse continues a long-running path that has stayed firmly rooted in the underground. This album arrives after years of releases that slowly built Ungoliath’s identity, if you’ve followed the project before, this record fits naturally into the ongoing world Ungoliath has been shaping for years.

The album moves within atmospheric black metal, with doom-driven pacing that gives the songs time to unfold. The riffs come across as deliberate and heavy, often stretching out rather than moving quickly from idea to idea and that slower approach helps the darker tone settle in and keeps the album engaging over its full run. The songs don’t rush toward big moments, which makes listening all the way through more rewarding. My favorite tracks are “Cry Of The Broken Realm”, “Rise From Ruins”, and “Born Through Ashes”.

What I appreciated most is how steady the album remains from beginning to end. It stays focused on atmosphere and mood, trusting repetition and gradual movement to do the work, and that confidence makes the album easy to return to, since each listen offers time to sink deeper into what’s happening rather than chasing instant impact. It’s just an impressive release.

If Shadows Of The Eclipse connects with you, it’s worth checking out Ungoliath’s earlier releases to hear how this sound took shape over time and make sure to follow Ungoliath on social media as well, so you can stay updated on future releases and see where this dark path leads next.