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Though they began life in 2011, the Belgian post-metal group Stories From The Lost continues today as a much different beast than the one that debuted with For Clouds.

Originally working from an instrumental template, the band folded a focus on electronic sounds into their metal foundations. While the electronics remain an integral piece of the puzzle, the band has come forth with a richer palette of sounds, featuring snarling riffs and a dual vocal attack courtesy of guitarist Mathieu Vanlandtschoote and bassist Kurt Vanlandtschoote. Adding textures to their chugging, guttural sound is guitarist Glenn De Loor, while Geoffrey Vandewalle holds down the rhythm section with his focused drumming.

After the release of 2020’s Alternate Endings, they spent spent more than three years focusing on crafting and honing their punishing brand of doom-laden post-metal. In 2024, the band is now ready to emerge a tier above with their upcoming album “POSTHUMAN”.

Aside from 2 final lineup tweaks (original guitarist Mathieu left, just before adding Thomas Rogge & Dimitri Dupont to the roster. They eventually re-shaped themselves into the fully-realized unit they now are.

Sonically, “POSTHUMAN” furthers the band’s exploration of the darkest depths, building oppressive atmosphere with powerful vocals that range from piercing howls to funereal bellows, unyieldingly fierce riffs, muscular percussion, and ever-present disquieting electronics.

Reviews (Alternate Endings, 2020)

“Luistertips voorstellen zou afbreuk doen aan de genialiteit van dit vierde werkstuk, want ‘Alternate Endings’ laat zich het best in zijn geheel consumeren. Wereldklasse! 85%” – Rock Tribune

“Alternate Endings is dan ook wederom een ijzersterk album, waarmee Stories From The Lost nog maar eens bewijst tot een van de beste acts binnen het post-genre te behoren. 90%” – amped-up.be

“Een aantal stappen vooruit en mijn favoriete aflevering tot nu toe. Luistertips zijn The Concept Called God, The Watchmaker en Coma Vault. Neem gerust de ganse plaat door voor een totaalbeleving. 81%” – zwaremetalen.com