From their upcoming acoustic EP, Trinity: Volume I.

For whatever reason, when I was getting into gothic metal years ago, I felt that Tristania and Draconian just kinda went together. It might have been that both bands are doomy beauty and the beast bands (with more emphasis on the Beast) from Scandinavia. Though, it turns out that they released albums on the exact same day.

Ashes, Tristania's come-back record released on Steamhammer and Draconian's sophomore album Arcane Rain Fell both came out on December 24, 2005 (at least according to sources I've found).

Ashes is a bit of a devisive album, it's dark and unsettling tone is a big departure from their first three releases from the 90s/early-2000s, but I think it has turned out to be one of the Tristania's strongest. And if you haven't heard it yet, you should (it's not available through streaming, so here's a link): https://youtu.be/xkqbQTx2olQ?si=mwRM9aZoPyUBvkfQ

And Arcane Rain Fell is a Draconian fan favorite, and might be one of their death-doom-iest entries in their catalogue. Though it's not my favorite Draconian record, it does have one of their biggest tracks in "Death, Come Near Me". Have a listen: https://youtu.be/CGVZ1z3N3OM?si=r6glydpki55ZsIKK

Amor vampírico is the fourth studio album by Katrina. I assumed this album would be female fronted because they announced a new singer sometime last year, but the vocals are once agajmin handled by Sr. Demencia. I personally think this was the wrong move. The music is nice, but he isn't really a singer. But for people trying to get into Mexican or Spanish-language gothic metal in general, this band is more of a new-comer and you should check them (him?) out. Personally, I think their first two albums are their best.