Solstice is an epic doom metal band from Dewsbury, England, founded by Rich Walker after the breaking up of his previous hardcore punk / grindcore bands Sore Throat and Warfear.Together with Candlemass and Solitude Aeturnus, Solstice is responsible for expanding upon epic doom metal. Rich Walker also used to run The Miskatonic Foundation, a record label dedicated to doom metal and traditional heavy metal.It has now since dissolved due to lack of time.