The Loss, by Mares Of Thrace

The Loss

by Mares Of Thrace

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rawAnnie There’s just something deeply cathartic about it for me, listening to the slash and crash and screams. The Loss is a beautiful mirror of this emotional landscape I’m still trying to find my way through since losing my father last year. Having a soundtrack on the journey helps immensely. Thank you, MoT, and I’m sorry for your loss, Thérèse. I’ve chosen the first track as my favourite, because they are all my favourites, honestly… (sorry for the word vomit) Favorite track: Anticipatory Grief.

extra_fungus das ist mir jetzt zu heavy ich brauche eine pause *verlässt raum*

Colin M. Harrowing and emotionally wrenching, this is both an incredibly challenging listen yet still gets its hooks in and demands you listen. Friggin’ brilliant record. Favorite track: The Fifth Stage: Depression.

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1.	Anticipatory Grief 03:58	buy track
2.	The First Stage: Shock 07:37	buy track
3.	The Second Stage: Denial 05:41	buy track
4.	The Third Stage: Anger 05:27	buy track
5.	Disenfranchised Grief 03:03	buy track
6.	The Fourth Stage: Bargaining 07:05	buy track
7.	Complicated Grief 04:54	buy track
8.	The Fifth Stage: Depression 09:19	buy track
9.	The Final Stage: Acceptance 02:38	buy track

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Mares of Thrace returns with The Loss, their highly anticipated follow-up to 2022’s The Exile. Known for their masterful fusion of sludge, doom, and blackened post-metal, the Calgary-based duo pushes their sonic boundaries further on this new album, crafting an intense meditation on grief, longing, and resilience. The Loss explores the emotional weight of absence and the raw process of healing, weaving themes of vulnerability and catharsis into every crushing riff and anguished lyric. With their signature blend of heaviness and atmospheric nuance, Mares of Thrace deliver an album that feels as punishing as it is profoundly introspective.

Building on the momentum of The Exile, The Loss showcases a band unafraid to embrace evolution while staying true to their roots. The interplay between searing guitar work and relentless drumming is more intricate than ever, with production that highlights the raw emotion and depth of their sound. The album’s dynamic shifts—from suffocating walls of distortion to moments of eerie stillness—mirror the tumultuous journey through pain and renewal. With The Loss, Mares of Thrace solidify their place as one of heavy music’s most vital voices, delivering an unforgettable work that lingers long after the final note fades.

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released May 16, 2025

Mastering by Matthew Barnhart at Chicago Mastering Service.
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Mares Of Thrace Calgary, Alberta

Outsider doom/noise/hardcore duo. Mixed race, mixed gender, all nerd. Mohkinstsis/ Calgary.

"Epic and ferocious... the sound of a band in its prime"
--Angry Metal Guy

Recommendations

shows

Aug 24

Black Circle

Indianapolis, IN
Aug 27

Westside Bowl

Youngstown, OH
Aug 28

TV Eye

Ridgewood, NY
Aug 31

Metro Baltimore

Baltimore, MD
Sep 6

White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs

Houston, TX
Sep 9

Sister

Albuquerque, NM
Sep 10

The Rosetta Room

Mesa, AZ
Sep 11

The Usual Place

Las Vegas, NV
Sep 12

The Echo

Los Angeles (LA), CA
Sep 13

Transplants Brewing Company

Palmdale, CA
Sep 14

Thee Stork Club

Oakland, CA
Sep 15

Cafe Colonial

Sacramento, CA
Sep 24

Zhora Darling

Minneapolis, MN

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