Like Sorrow’s My Star of Joy – A Blackened Descent Into Love, Loss, and Chaos

Austin, TX – Metal outfit Like Sorrow emerges from the shadows with its devastating new single “My Star of Joy.” Blending the haunting bleakness of black metal with the crushing intensity of death metal, this track strikes at the heart of love, nostalgia, and despair.

Through raw lyricism and suffocating soundscapes, “My Star of Joy” takes listeners into a realm where fleeting happiness collides with inevitable decay. Themes of fading passion, fractured memories, and drowning in regret ripple throughout the song, pulling the listener deep into its dark emotional gravity.

Originally born as a solo project, Like Sorrow channels vulnerability and intensity into a work that is both personal and universal—an echo of every soul that has ever reached for light, only to watch it dim into darkness.

With relentless riffs, mournful atmospheres, and an unflinching vocal delivery, “My Star of Joy” is not just a song—it is an experience, a lament, and a ritual for those who find beauty in sorrow.

Fans of Behemoth, Dark Funeral, and Opeth will find themselves at home in the shadows cast by Like Sorrow’s latest release.

Biography

Emerging from the depths of Austin, Texas, Like Sorrow is the latest chapter in Melodic Black Metal, forged by the visionary Marc Williams. What began as a side project in 2023 has grown into something far greater—an exploration of pure Black Metal, infused with Marc’s signature melodic touch. The result echoes the haunting atmospheres of early Throes of Dawn, Agathodaimon, and hints of Naglfar, weaving together spectral tales, infernal realms, and deep-seated melancholy.

Like Sorrow made its debut in 2023 with the Realm of Despair EP, released digitally and on cassette via Rotting Sun Records. This was followed by four singles throughout late 2023 and 2024, culminating in A Collection of Despair (2023-2024), released on January 22, 2025.

While the project’s early tracks strip away the prominent keyboards found in Marc’s other works, this is set to evolve. Future releases will expand upon Like Sorrow’s intense, sorrowful essence, blending bleak, soul-staining darkness with the evocative melodies that define its sound. A harrowing yet captivating journey awaits—one that lingers in the shadows, calling to those who embrace the void.

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