Warm, hazy, and defiantly heavy, ‘The Ethereal Mirror’ marked the moment Cathedral fully reshaped their identity. Released in 1993, the album represented a dramatic shift from the slow, suffocating doom of their debut ‘Forest Of Equilibrium’ toward a more expansive, groove-laden sound rooted in classic heavy rock. With Lee Dorrian stepping into the role of frontman after his time in Napalm Death, Cathedral embraced melody, swing, and atmosphere without abandoning their doom foundations. The result was a record steeped in psychedelic colour and Sabbath-inspired riffing, yet far more vibrant and outward-facing than anything they had done before.

Across ‘The Ethereal Mirror’, thick, fuzzed-out guitars locked into rolling rhythms, balancing weight with a newfound sense of movement and hooks. Songs flowed between hypnotic heaviness and infectious energy, establishing the blueprint for the band’s future work. Fan favourites like "Ride" and "Midnight Mountain" helped bring Cathedral wider recognition, even crossing into MTV rotation, while deeper cuts showcased their ability to stretch doom metal into more adventurous and expressive territory. This album did not merely refine their sound — it defined it. Decades on, ‘The Ethereal Mirror’ remains a cornerstone of early ’90s doom, capturing Cathedral at the point where gloom met groove and a lasting legacy was forged.

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