Review by Alex Grindor on March 2, 2021.

Chaotic, ever-changing, twisted, somber, and many more ways I could call this EP would not suffice. International duo Turris Eburnea's debut EP is a maelstrom of sonic dissonance, twisting at every way possible yet maintaining a coherent union throughout.

Dark melodies entwine once in a while amidst the hurricane of horror unleashed through this 4-track EP. From hammering, crawling doom riffage to mid-paced headbanging breaks to outright frenzied outbursts, this little record has more than enough to satisfy everyone. The drums pound with an adequate amount of reverb, delivering fills and executing abrupt changes in mere seconds. Guitars are very dissonant, intertwining with each other, sometimes complementing others sometimes going in their own way and then converging in chaotic moments that resolve suddenly. Bass goes along with the guitars, though it actually stands out in the mix, which it's something I truly appreciate. It also has its own shining moments throughout the record. Vocals are really well done, with your standard low-growl and high-shrieks delivered in equal measure, with some moments where vocals actually do some spoken verses. Intertwined in the midst of all of this are some clean guitar melodies, which just add more to the overall dark tone of the EP. 

The songs have quite a lot of variety, with many twists and turns, dissonant melodies and crushing riffs. My only gripe would be track 3, as it's an over-extended instrumental that could've been a bit shorter without compromising the EP. Still, with just 4 tracks Turris Eburnea has showcased an outstanding musicianship, molding death and doom to their will. Fans of Deathspell Omega, Pyrrhon and similar bands will have quite a treat here but it's a record that I recommend to all fans of extreme music.

Rating: 8.9 out of 10

Review by Adam M on December 2, 2018.

Solstice performs a very traditional form of doom metal. There is a definite dichotomy between the softer and heavier portions of the disc and this leads to a good amount of variety. The sound is indeed epic matching their epic doom metal tag and leads to a lot of huge moments. The sound is at times similar to Candlemass, but at others more slow and deliberate than that. They somewhat recall the likes of Atlantean Kodex and Pagan Altar as well, although this is more straightforward doom metal than either of those bands performs.

The mixture of sounds leads to an eclectic album that remains interesting throughout the running length. It could be improved by adding more catchy doom moments to the disc and cutting out the parts that drag out for a long time. The band has the ability to channel the energy of classic doom metal into their spirits, but at the same time treading into epic territories that are new and highly desirable. The musicianship is solid with highly addictive guitar riffs being performed over a traditional sounding vocalist and solid drumming. Though it’s not the best doom metal I’ve heard, it is some of the best that has been released this year. The band could tighten up their sound a bit and get more of the epic doom moments take over for more success in the future.

As it stands, this is a high quality release that is very reliable and consistent throughout. It makes for high rousing doom that has plenty of ups and downs. It is heavy, but not overly so and manages to make a severe impact on the listener. It is also a moody release that has plenty of emotion packed into its tracks. All in all, White Horse Hill is a very solid epic doom metal release that will be loved by fans of the sub genre.

Rating: 7.8 out of 10