Oi oi… gather round the pit, because we’ve got a fresh slab of misery straight outta Portugal and it’s heavier than a Steelhouse hangover, mun 😈🍺
Emerging from the shadows like a band that’s been brewing riffs in a crypt for years, Portuguese death doom newcomers Resumption have unleashed their debut single… and tidy it is NOT.
This is bleak. This is heavy. This is the soundtrack to staring into the abyss while your pint goes warm.
🌑 FROM PORTUGAL WITH DOOM
Let’s talk vibes, yeah?
Resumption aren’t here for radio fluff — they’ve gone full slow, suffocating, soul-crushing doom with a death metal bite that hits like a boot to the ribs 🤘
- 🐌 Riffs slower than a Monday morning in the valleys
- 💀 Vocals straight out the underworld
- 🌫️ Atmosphere thicker than fog over a festival campsite
This isn’t just music… it’s a full descent into darkness, butt.
🎧 THE TRACK – PURE SONIC MISERY
From the first note, this debut single doesn’t ask nicely — it grabs you by the collar.
- Earth-shaking low-end guitars
- Funeral march drumming
- Haunting passages that suddenly explode into brutality
Stick this on with headphones and you’re gone…
graveyard vibes, existential dread, the lot. Lovely stuff 😅
⚰️ WHY THIS BAND MATTERS
Debut singles can be hit or miss…
But this? This is a band that already sound locked in:
👉 Slow, crushing doom riffs
👉 Death metal venom bubbling underneath
👉 Atmosphere for days
👉 Absolutely zero interest in playing it safe
Resumption feel like they’ve skipped the “finding their sound” phase and gone straight to wrecking necks.
🌐 FOLLOW RESUMPTION (DO IT NOW, MUN 🤘)
Get in early before everyone else clocks on — support the underground!
- 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resumptionband
- 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resumptionband
- ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@resumptionband
- 🎵 Bandcamp: https://resumption.bandcamp.com
(If you like discovering bands before they blow up… this is your moment 👀)
🔥 RIFF REPORT VERDICT
This isn’t just a debut — it’s a warning shot from the abyss.
Resumption have come in heavy, miserable, and absolutely on point.
And we are 100% here for it 🤘
🍺 FINAL THOUGHTS FROM THE PIT
If you like your metal:
- Slow enough to feel every riff in your bones
- Heavy enough to shake your soul loose
- Dark enough to ruin your day (in the best way)
Then get this blasted immediately.
Because Resumption aren’t just starting out…
They’re dragging us all down with them — and we’re loving every second. 💀🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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