Esoteric are pioneers of funeral doom metal from Birmingham, England, known for their sprawling compositions and suffocatingly dense atmosphere. Since forming in 1992, they have pushed the boundaries of extreme metal with deeply layered tracks that often exceed 20 minutes, blending crushing doom with psychedelic textures and bleak, introspective lyricism.

Their discography, including albums like The Maniacal Vale and A Pyrrhic Existence, reflects a band unafraid of scale or depth. Esoteric’s music is cerebral and immersive, combining slow, tectonic riffing with eerie electronics and anguished vocals. Each release is a journey into existential despair and metaphysical chaos, solidifying their status as one of the most uncompromising acts in the genre.