The Cross - Requiescit in Pace Frater Noster (2025)

Requiescit in Pace Frater Noster* by The Cross, originally released in 2023 and reissued in 2025, serves as a poignant tribute to the band's late drummer, Louis. This EP delves deep into themes of grief and remembrance, encapsulated in its three tracks: the expansive title piece, the interlude "In Funere," and the acoustic "Semita Solitudinis." The reissue enriches the original with four bonus tracks, including covers of My Dying Bride, Novembers Doom, and Saturnus, featuring contributions from artists like Thomas Jensen and Brian Hansen of Saturnus, and British poet MS Moem.

Critics have lauded the EP for its emotional depth and musical craftsmanship. Metal Temple describes it as a "must-have" for doom metal enthusiasts, highlighting its somber atmosphere and the band's ability to channel profound sorrow into their music. Bleeding4Metal emphasizes the acoustic elements of "Semita Solitudinis," noting its haunting beauty and the band's skill in conveying raw emotion through minimalistic arrangements.