Lacrimas Profundere: Wake Down

This is a good example of a song that goes back and forth between goth and grunge/metal. Originally a doom metal band, Lacrimas Profundere are from Germany and have been bringing us awesome grunge goth since the '90s. This song was on their 2004 album Ave End.

I held you
Or no one
For a bitter touch 
 


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