Monolord
Gothenburg doom trio celebrated for monolithic, seismic fuzz riffs and melodic vocal hooks on Rust, Empress Rising, and Your Time to Shine.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (3)
Tap any band to hopThomas V Jäger
Lead Vocals, Guitar
Mika Häkki
Bass
Esben Willems
Drums
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Monolord
Monolord emerged out of Gothenburg, Sweden starting in 2013, contributing distinctive energy to the Doom Metal and Stoner Metal landscape. Anchored by personnel including Thomas V Jäger, Mika Häkki, Esben Willems, Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on RidingEasy Records and Relapse Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Monolord's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to High on Fire (Label roster peer on Relapse Records), Red Fang (Label roster peer on Relapse Records), Soilent Green (Label roster peer on Relapse Records). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Monolord and other scene originators.
Where to Dig Next From Monolord
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