Approaching Doom is the third album by Monsternaut, a darker and heavier representation of the band’s established devotion to groovy riffs and to the point compositions. The songs took shape over several years, during which the arrival of a new drummer opened the door to more adventurous rhythms and riff ideas, pushing the band into new territory while staying true to their roots. Sonically, the album leans toward the grit and weight of early 90s metal rather than polished modern production, giving it a raw and immediate edge. Its lyrics and atmosphere follow a naturally darker direction as well, adding an extra layer of tension beneath the grooves. Recorded entirely the old fashioned way, straight to analog tape with no digital editing, it captures the band playing as they are, relying on performance, chemistry, and feel rather than correction. The result is a record that hits harder, feels more focused, and marks a confident new chapter in Monsternaut’s evolution.
Produced by A. Kippo. Sound balance engineer & mastering by A. Kippo @ Astia-studio A in 10 days during 2025 Arranged by Monsternaut & A. Kippo.
Recorded on and mixed to RTM SM900 magnetic tape using analogue equipment and VOVOX sound conductors. No editing, no autotune, no amp emulations and no drum samples were used on this album. This human-made music is genuine and pure!
All songs composed by Perttu Härkönen
Lyrics by Tuomas Heiskanen
Side A:
Cold / Evicted / Approaching Doom / Drain / Black Blizzard
Side B:
New Order of Bliss / Human Stew / Demon Strikes / Heavy Monday / Final Pain
