Origin: Switzerland
Formed: 2006
Genre: Folk / Viking Metal
Status: Unknown
Label: Independent
Themes: Not officially listed
Depth Melody was a folk/viking metal band from La Chaux‑de‑Fonds, Neuchâtel, active from 2006 into the early 2010s. Their music blended melodic folk‑metal structures with Viking‑metal atmosphere, combining triumphant guitar lines, driving rhythms, and a sense of epic, quest‑like storytelling. Though their activity eventually faded and their current status remains unknown, Depth Melody left behind a small but notable discography that reflects the earnest creativity of the Swiss underground scene.
Their first release, Demo 06 (2006), introduced the band’s foundation: melodic riffs, folk‑tinged arrangements, and a raw but spirited approach. The follow‑up Lonely Quest (2008) expanded their sound with more dynamic songwriting and a clearer sense of narrative direction. Their full‑length Dreamsgate (2011) represents the band at their most developed, offering a richer production and a more cohesive blend of folk and Viking‑metal elements. The album’s atmosphere leans toward adventure, introspection, and mythic grandeur.
Depth Melody’s lineup consisted of four musicians whose interplay shaped the band’s melodic and epic identity:
– Arnaud Prétôt on bass and backing vocals, providing harmonic depth
– Kevin Guignot on drums, driving the rhythmic backbone
– Mickaël Morel on guitars, crafting the melodic core
– Samuel Nusshaumer on lead vocals and lead guitars, anchoring both the narrative and musical direction
Though the band’s later years remain undocumented, their work continues to circulate among fans of obscure Swiss folk and Viking metal, appreciated for its sincerity, melodic richness, and adventurous spirit.
Arnaud Prétôt – Bass, backing vocals
Kevin Guignot – Drums
Mickaël Morel – Guitars
Samuel Nusshaumer – Lead vocals, lead guitars
Demo 06 – Demo, 2006
Lonely Quest – Demo, 2008
Dreamsgate – Full‑length, 2011