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Mirror of Deception's 'Transience' Lacks Cohesion and Impact

4/12/2026

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Mirror of Deception released its sixth studio album, Transience, on March 27, 2026.
The doom metal band features guitarists Michael Siffermann and Jochen Fopp, with Uwe Kurz on drums.
The vocal melodies are described as over-produced and fail to match the album's atmosphere, especially on the opener "Death, Deliver Us."
Despite the band's talent, Transience lacks variety and memorability and does not feel cohesive.

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Story summary

Mirror of Deception released its sixth studio album, Transience, on March 27, 2026.
The doom metal band features guitarists Michael Siffermann and Jochen Fopp, with Uwe Kurz on drums.
The vocal melodies are described as over-produced and fail to match the album's atmosphere, especially on the opener "Death, Deliver Us."
Despite the band's talent, Transience lacks variety and memorability and does not feel cohesive.