Apathy Doom/Death / Co. Antrim

APATHY were a Doom/Death style band from Co. Antrim in Northern Ireland. Taking a lot of influence from theParadise Lost and early Anathema, particularly on the ‘Traditional Values’ and ‘Inertia’ recordings, it’s pretty obvious what to expect from their releases. Not that that’s a bad thing at all. The quality of the musicianship and the song writing is well above average. Especially for an unsigned band from the early 1990’s. Even the ‘Lack Of Emotion EP’ from 1993, with it’s rough around the edges recording, is a proper belter, given that its their first recording. But it’s definitely the ‘Inertia’ recordings where the true potential of this band shines through. Top class songs by an unsigned Irish band, that definitely deserved to get a proper release back in the day. But just didn’t come to fruition. As is the case with so many bands from this island.

A few years later EDDIE started a new band called CREATION’S TEARS, which is pretty much a continuation ofAPATHY. Check out my CREATION’S TEARS page for more info.