Lucian the Wolfbearer – Haunted ...

A really interesting band that was assigned to me was this really pleasant solo project. A mix of doom and folk, which is a slightly unusual yet graceful combination. Sean M. Kratz hails from Cleveland and he does all the instrumentals and vocals with guest star guitarists. The artwork is very Celtic(Tree of Life) whilst donning a logo and name that isn't in any way similar to the cover design.

Album was release February 20, starting off a great new year in the first quarter. The first track is a nice intro entitled, “I Am of Wolf”. Calming instrumentals blending into one another, like a studio jam gone right.  Next is, “And The Pale Horse” which blew my mind. Truthfully, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Sean’s works could be comparable to Pallbearer in both vocals and instrumentals. This is a very well done album.

Third in line is, “Gateway”. Again, Pallbearer similarities with a hint of wolf. After the first minute of the song the vocals sound more Tiamat influenced. All in all a very powerful song.

Overall Rating: 7/10

Track List:
1.    I Am of Wolf
2.    And The Pale Horse
3.    Gateway
4.    Through Fire and Decay
5.    To Become Legend
6.    Empty Vessels
7.    Osi

Favourite Track: And The Pale Horse
Bandcamp:HERE.
Label: Unsigned

Words: Chylde of Fire