Austere is a depressive black metal band hailing from East Corrimal, New South
Wales, Australia. Formed by Desolate (Mitchell Keepin) and Sorrow (Tim Yatras),
members of notable Australian black metal acts like Woods of Desolation and Grey
Waters, the band is known for their atmospheric and melancholic sound. Delving
into themes of sorrow, introspection, and the bleakness of existence, Austere's
compositions are characterized by a slow, mournful pace, incorporating keyboards
and ambient elements alongside their nihilistic lyrics. In 2007, they released
their acclaimed debut album...