Released on October 25, 2019, The Dark Pool by Thornhill is one of the most slept-on modern metal albums of the last decade. Packed with clean production, emotionally layered songwriting, and incredible musicianship, this record proves Thornhill isn’t just another heavy band from Australia — they’re building something special.
Whether you’re into the soaring alt-metal of Deftones, the technical fluidity of Northlane, or the brooding aesthetics of Loathe, The Dark Pool will hit you hard. It’s cinematic without being overproduced, emotional without trying too hard, and melodic while still keeping an edge.
The best part? Nearly every track could be a single. From front to back, this album flows. And it’s not just hype — it’s substance.
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One of the biggest highlights from the album is Human. This track captures exactly what makes Thornhill different. It’s melodic, spacious, and that chorus hits with undeniable weight. As of now, the YouTube version has just over 92,000 views — but that number deserves a few more zeros. It’s criminal how underrated this is.
The Dark Pool was released by Epitaph Records and composed by the core team: Ethan McCann (guitars), Jacob Charlton (vocals and lyrics), Ben Maida (drums), and Nick Sjogren (bass). Together, they crafted something that blends progressive metal and alternative textures with polished, modern production.
This isn’t an album that throws breakdowns at you just for the sake of it. Thornhill plays with dynamics. You get floaty, ambient moments that bleed right into massive hooks. Songs like Nurture, Lily & The Moon, Views from the Sun, and Where We Go When We Die all bring something unique — and somehow the album still feels cohesive.
Every track transitions with purpose. It’s a record you can play front to back without skipping, and that’s rare. It’s a full experience, not just a playlist of songs.
What sets The Dark Pool apart isn’t just sound — it’s identity. Thornhill has a clear sense of who they are: emotional, cinematic, and controlled chaos. They’re not chasing trends. They’re carving out a lane.
If you’re into music that’s big on atmosphere but still punches hard — this album is your next obsession.
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Don’t wait for this band to go mainstream before you give them a listen. The Dark Pool is already a modern classic — even if most people don’t know it yet.