Vûlom

History

Vûlom is an auditory representation of the unbearable weight of living, a collective swarming with ideas of blending melodic phrases and crushing heavy sound with depressive and soulful soundscapes. Inspired by doom giants like Saturnus, October Tide, Dawn Of Solace, Hamferð , Paradise Lost, Swallow The Sun etc., the band are trying to find a unique expression of their views towards the world and emotions.

The name Vûlom is derived from the Elder Scrolls franchise, where, in Dragonspeech, it translates to "darkness" or "gloom" , which ideally describes the band's work. Lyrically, Vûlom delves into themes of mortality, loss, and one's insignificance. Each song is a dirge, poetic and reflective, inspired by suffering, beautiful landscapes and personal issues. Yet, their music transcends borders, resonating with those who find solace in the beauty of sorrow.

Their debut album 'Walls of Agony' was released on December 30th, 2019. It explores both ordinary and profound struggles that people face: feeling lost, unrequited love, and suicidal thoughts. The lyrics were not written simply to be "dark and edgy because we play doom"; instead, they reflect deeply personal stories and the genuine mental states of the band members during that period.

On April 28, 2023 the band releases their second album 'A Step Closer to the Grave', which builds on the foundation laid by its predecessor. It is a conceptual album that tells a story of gradual alienation caused by societal pressures, internal struggles in the search for meaning, and the ultimate loss of connection with one's former self and the harsh reality of life as it truly is.

The successor to 'A Step Closer to the Grave', 'Love's Lament' was released on September 13, 2026. Through deeply personal stories of love, guilt, grief, and loss, the album explores the scars we carry, the things we cannot undo, and the people we struggle to let go of. Beneath its sorrow lies the quiet realization that some endings cannot be escaped, only faced and accepted. As darkness draws closer, each song becomes a reflection on the pain of being human and the difficult peace found in accepting what is yet to come.

(source: Vûlom, October 2026)