Year of the Goat (band)

Year of the Goat was founded around 2006 by Thomas Sabbathi (vocals, guitar). The band released their debut EP Lucem Ferre in 2011 on Ván Records. Their first full-length album, Angels’ Necropolis, followed in 2012. == Musical style and themes ==

The band’s music is often described as occult rock or dark rock, drawing heavily on 1960s–70s hard rock and proto-metal influences. Critics have compared them to Blue Öyster Cult, Black Sabbath, Ghost, and The Devil's Blood. Their lyrics frequently reference mysticism, esotericism, and occult themes. The Unspeakable is centered around the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis is structured conceptually around the seven deadly sins., == Band members ==

Current members • Thomas Sabbathi – vocals, guitars • Mikael “Pope” Popovic – vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar • Jonas Waldhuber Mattsson – guitars, backing vocals • David Olofsson – guitars • Daniel Melo Ortega – drums • Marko Kardum – bass • Elin Gårdfalk – backing vocals Past members • Marcus Lundberg - guitars • Don Palmroos - guitars • Tobias Resch - bass == Discography ==

Studio albums • Angels’ Necropolis (2012, Ván Records / Napalm Records) • Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis (2019, Napalm Records) • Trivia Goddess (2025, Napalm Records) == Reception ==

Year of the Goat have been well received in occult rock and heavy rock circles. Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis in particular was praised for its ambitious concept and mixture of heaviness with melodic elements. WDR Rockpalast described them as a "secret tip" within the heavy rock and metal scene. == See also ==

• Year of the Goat at Bandcamp • Year of the Goat discography at Discogs