SubRosa (metal band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | 2019 |
Key people | Rebecca Vernon (lead singer), Sarah Pendleton (violin), Kim Pack (violin), Andy Patterson (drums) |
| Products | Doom metal music albums |
SubRosa was a United States-based doom metal ensemble distinguished by its female-fronted composition and the integration of folk influences, which contributed to their richly textured and multi-layered auditory experience. Throughout their 13-year tenure, the group garnered widespread critical praise, with multiple albums earning spots on prominent year-end rankings.
History
The origins of SubRosa trace back to the demo The Worm Has Turned, featuring founding members Rebecca Vernon as lead singer and Sarah Pendleton on violin. In 2008, Kim Pack joined to provide additional violin accompaniment, and by 2012, Andy Patterson had become the band's drummer.
After a 13-year run, the band dissolved in 2019. Following this, four of its members established a new act called The Otolith, while Rebecca Vernon pursued a solo endeavor named The Keening, which released its first album in October 2023.
Discography
- Strega (2008)
- No Help for the Mighty Ones (2011)
- More Constant Than the Gods (2013)
- For This We Fought the Battle of Ages (2016)
- Subdued (Live at Roadburn, 2017) (2017)