Indianapolis doom four-piece Apostle Of Solitude issue this month their second full-length album, Last Sunrise, through Profound Lore. Known for their emotive material and provocative aural sadness, the band has grown palpably since their 2008 Sincerest Misery debut, and it shows in the subtle changes in songwriting and approach audible in their songs. Guitarist/vocalist Chuck Brown (ex-The Gates Of Slumber) recently took some time out for an extended phone interview to discuss what went into making Last Sunrise and what the band’s plans are from here.

Where did the title come from?

Yeah. Not a hugely deep story behind it, just the idea that two people are committing a lover’s double suicide. As they see their last sunrise they’re gonna off each other (laughs). That was the only thought behind it. Two or three songs on the record deal with tragic love themes, so it seems fitting. It’s not a concept record, but there were two or three songs that have that vibe to them, so it seemed appropriate. I’d seen a movie—I forget what it’s called now—maybe called The Party or something, on the Independent Film Channel, and it had this scene where it’s supposed to be the last…