Lamented Souls play a fine mix of epic doom metal and classic heavy rock, highlighted by Simen Hestns (Borknagar, ICS Vortex, Arcturus, ex-Dimmu Borgir) unique vocals. Also featuring OJ of Aura Noir/Immortal, Olav of Infern/Nekromantheon and Einar of Virus/Infern. The Origins Of Misery is a compilation of the band''s earliest recordings and was originally released on CD in 2004.