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Monolord is a Swedish doom/stoner metal three-piece band formed in 2013 in Gothenburg, maintaining an unchanged lineup since formation. The band has released four critically acclaimed full-length albums from 2014-2019 and signed with major label Relapse Records in 2018, with their fifth album 'Neverending' scheduled for May 2026.
Monolord has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 40 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including signed with relapse records in 2018.
Monolord works in Doom/Stoner Metal originating from Sweden (Gothenburg). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Monolord has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Doom scene. They are signed to a major label.
Monolord has approximately 199K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 926 YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.
Fans of Monolord often also enjoy YOB, Electric Wizard, Windhand, Bongripper, Sleep. These artists share common ground in the Doom space and/or the Sweden music scene. If you appreciate Monolord's approach to doom/stoner metal, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 40/100, Monolord's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: being based in Sweden, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.