A Burial At Sea are an Irish instrumental post-metal band formed in Dublin. They are known for their expansive, cinematic sound that blends post-rock, math metal, and progressive influences with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and melody.
As an instrumental act, A Burial At Sea focus on texture, dynamics, and emotional progression, crafting immersive compositions without the use of vocals.
A Burial At Sea’s sound is defined by intricate guitar interplay, layered effects, and dynamic shifts between delicate passages and powerful crescendos. Their music often combines rhythmic complexity with melodic clarity, creating a balance between technicality and accessibility.
The band are known for building rich, evolving soundscapes that emphasise mood and progression over traditional song structures.
...And the Sum of Its Parts (2018) – debut EP introducing their atmospheric and technically precise instrumental style.
A Burial At Sea (2020) – self-titled full-length album expanding their sound with refined production and cinematic composition.
Close to Home (2024) – follow-up release further developing their melodic, dynamic, and emotionally driven sound.
A Burial At Sea are part of the modern wave of instrumental progressive and post-rock artists, gaining attention for their intricate musicianship and immersive sound design.
Fans of artists such as Spurv, God Is an Astronaut, and Sugar Horse are likely to appreciate A Burial At Sea’s atmospheric, melodic, and dynamically rich approach.
All A Burial At Sea releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on vinyl and CD editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
A Burial At Sea are part of the modern European Post Metal scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our POST METAL CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal \m/
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