French masters of nostalgic, depressive black metal, NOCTURNAL DEPRESSION return with their latest opus, the ever-aptly-titled Tides of Despair. A special occasion to say the very least, 2019 sees the return of Herr Suizid, founding member of the band who left in 2012, rejoining with fellow founder Lord Lokhraed. As a result, Tides of Despair has all the elements which make NOCTURNAL DEPRESSION stand out from all the thousands of cliche DSBM pretenders, many of whom were inspired by the band's pioneering early works in the mid-2000s: immediately memorable riffs, achingly melodic leads, dramatic tension, and altogether dynamic songwriting.