Soror Dolorosa is a French band known for their atmospheric blend of post-punk, gothic rock, and cold wave. Their music draws inspiration from 1980s acts like The Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus, and The Cure, while incorporating a modern sensibility. Formed in 2001 in Toulouse, France, the band has been active since then, with a brief hiatus between 2005 and 2007. Their name, meaning "Sister Pain" in Latin, is derived from the novel "Bruges-la-Morte" by Flemish symbolist writer Georges Rodenbach, reflecting themes of nostalgia and mourning.