Portugal’s epic doom metal juggernaut On The Loose have released their thunderous new full-length album Path to Serenity, now available on all major streaming platforms. The record marks the band’s most intense and ambitious effort yet, fusing monumental riffs with haunting melodies and a raw emotional core that will resonate deeply with fans of the genre.
Formed in 2020, On The Loose have built a loyal underground following through their previous releases, On the Loose (2022) and Dark Emotions (2023). With Path to Serenity, the group elevates their craft to towering new heights, delivering an atmosphere heavy enough to shake the foundations of doom metal itself.
The band’s lineup features founding members Marco Marouco (guitars, ex-Els Focs Negres, Omission) and JP Ventura (drums, Dawnrider, The Limit), joined by Toni Cagaita on bass and frontman Rick (Ravensire, Ironsword). The album was produced by Paulão Vieira (The Limit, Ironsword, Midnight Priest), whose deft hand brings a balance of power and precision to the record’s colossal sound.
From the crushing opener “The Serpent Within” to the slow-burning grandeur that defines the album, Path to Serenity channels the spirit of doom legends Candlemass, Sorcerer, and Paradise Lost, while carving its own identity in the genre. Fans can expect an emotional odyssey through despair, catharsis, and redemption—proof that On The Loose are among Portugal’s most commanding forces in modern metal.