I didn't understand this band when I first heard them. I think I will dig this.
SHAPE OF DESPAIR announce new album
Finnish funeral doom pioneers SHAPE OF DESPAIR (Henri Koivula: vocals, Natalie Koskinen: vocals, Jarno Salomaa: guitars, keyboard, Tomi Ullgren (IMPALED NAZARENE): guitars, Sami Uusitalo (FINNTROLL): bass, Samu Ruotsalainen: drums) have announced the title of their highly anticipated forthcoming album. The album, titled 'Monotony Fields' will be released by Season of Mist on June 16th in North America.
Regarding their re-signing, SHAPE OF DESPAIR comments:
"We are proud to announce Season of Mist as our new label. Since our latest album 'Illusion's Play' was released 10 years ago, we can already reveal that our long awaited follow-up full-length will express misery in new ways. As we have published EP's and our first releases via various labels, we are pleased to have found a steady home and look forward to a long lasting partnership."
Formed in 1995, SHAPE OF DESPAIR have since achieved underground acclaim in doom and death metal circles through the release of their three well-received albums 'Shades of...' (2000), 'Angels of Distress' (2001), and "Illusion's Play' (2004). SHAPE OF DESPAIR released 'Shades of...' and 'Illusion's Play' via Season of Mist, and both albums are currently streaming here.
https://seasonofmistcatalogue.bandcamp.com/album/illusions-play?mc_cid=05c222f549&mc_eid=0f3aebff21 
