Windhand – “(self titled)”

This is the monumental debut that started it all, introducing the world to Richmond’s premier heavy hitters. Windhand crafted a masterclass in monolithic, slow-burning doom metal, characterized by massive, down-tuned guitar riffs, a dense wall of fuzz, and eerie, ethereal vocal melodies that float effortlessly above the sonic sludge.

Originally released in 2012 through Forcefield Records before being widely embraced and reissued by Relapse Records, this album was pressed across several formats, including CD, digital formats, and multiple highly sought-after vinyl variants. What makes Windhand so cool is how it revitalized the traditional doom metal blueprint, blending the crushing weight of traditional stoner metal with a distinct, grunge-influenced psychedelic atmosphere that immediately set them apart from their peers.

Track Listing:

1. Windhand – Black Horizon – 14:14
2. Windhand – Amaranth – 07:44
3. Windhand – Black Candles – 04:47
4. Windhand – Winter Sun – 10:14
5. Windhand – Heap Wolves – 05:24