Telomyras Duskfall Review
Telomyras
Duskfall
Self-Release
2026
Seattle, Washington has birthed another Heavy Metal juggernaut in the form of Telomyras. The band already has an EP under its belt, but I missed out on that release. However, I’ve been getting my face peeled off by their debut full-length album, “Duskfall.”
The band is fronted by vocalist Sammie Gorham, who’s classically trained in opera, but don’t let that fool you, this ain’t Nightwish, and there’s very little in the way of soft or sultry moments here. For every falsetto or soaring soprano passage, Gorham counters with a beastly growl capable of knocking you flat on your ass. That said, some of the clean vocals feel a little shaky in spots. I’m not sure whether that comes down to production or performance, but there are moments when they don’t fully land. It’s hardly a dealbreaker though - nothing is ever perfect. Personally, I could live without the growling altogether, but that’s strictly a matter of taste.
Musically, the album sits somewhere between Progressive Metal in the vein of Crimson Glory or Queensrÿche and more traditional Heavy Metal with a noticeable Thrash edge. Thankfully, it never feels gimmicky, and that’s honestly one of the album’s biggest strengths. The old-school spirit comes through almost immediately. The press sheet mentions Sanctuary as a point of reference, but I don’t really hear that comparison. What I do hear is a riff-heavy slab of Metal packed with sharp Thrash influences and plenty to sink your teeth into. While the band doesn’t necessarily break new ground, that doesn’t make the material any less enjoyable.
Where “Duskfall” struggles most is in the production. Something about the mix feels a bit too “hot,” leading to moments of static or distortion during some of the album’s biggest musical peaks - the exact moments where you’re supposed to be completely locked in. It’s frustrating because the songwriting itself is strong enough to deserve a cleaner presentation.
Still, “Duskfall” is a solid effort from a band grinding it out in the trenches. Telomyras is clearly on the right path. The ideas are there, the talent is there, and while the execution could’ve been stronger this time around, it’s important to remember this is an independent band self-releasing its own material. Studios, producers, and polished production don’t come cheap. The band has my respect, and I’d absolutely recommend giving this album a shot. There are more than enough standout moments here to suggest Telomyras could deliver something truly special on the next release.
Standouts – “Harbinger”, “Duskfall”, “Witch” and “Reckoning”.