Sadgiqacea is/were a two piece hailing
originally from New Jersey from their humble beginnings in March of 2010, they took
hold of the metal scene by the throat with every mind-altering note they play.
Playing
almost every show they were offered and rumoured to always have a smile on
their faces. They were grateful to play and be heard. This obviously
did not go unnoticed, because they would go on to have share the stage with 40 Watt Sun,
EYEHATEGOD, Floor, Tombs, Cough, Weedeater, Fight Amp, Mose Giganticus, ASG,
Funeral Pyre, Hull, and many many others. They have toured
extensively throughout the United States and allow the current status of the
band seems to be currently on hold; Sadiqaecea released one
of the great albums of 2013. So let us
rewind the riffs to this day 4 years ago, with a review of their debut album ”False Prism” which you can check out
below.
By: Steve Howe
Album Type: Full Length
Date Released: 07/05/2013
Label: Anthropic Records |
Candlelight
Records
The production is superb throughout, the range of emotions and
styles of riffs are incredible, so just press play and let Sadgiqacea take you
to hell and back. It is a journey that will last long in the memory. Sadgiqacea have matched their full potential.
I cannot wait to see where they go from here as they could be on the verge of
greatness.
“False Prism” CD//DD//LP track listing:
1).
False Segments
2).
False Cross
3).
False Prism
4).
True Darkness
The Review:
Sadgiqacea are a band who feature two highly
talented individual individuals who know
how to write & perform a bone-crunching riff. Band Member, Evan is also a
member of Ominous Black, Hivelords
and more recently Tombs
Sadgiqacea’s blend of hard-hitting blackened sludge doom is
present here, as they are about to release their debut album “False Prism”, a 4 song 40 minute assault
on the senses.
Sadgiqacea harness the power of legendary
bands such as ISIS and Neurosis
but match it with their own sludgy progressive genius that would make the likes
of Mastodon and Baroness blush.
That is only half the story though, because Sadgiqacea
add ambient style noises to the mix along with a dose of black metal gloom to the mix.
“False Prism”
demonstrates that Sadgiqacea have finally
arrived in a big way. After a string of acclaimed EP’s and live performances, with
this album Sadgiqacea will leave you in little doubt
that a truly important band has arrived.
Opening
track “False Segments” is an epic beast full of snarling sludge/post-metal
riffs that will tear at your very soul. It is unrelenting in its brutality but
still has quite a groove to it. Some superb psych based riffs also come into play, demonstrating that Sadgiqacea are a band that is not afraid to experiment with
their own sound.
“False Cross” is where things start to
get heavier, Sadgiqacea throws down the riffs in a big
way. Vocals are screamed at a frightening pace to match the loud carnage
destroying everything around them. It is loud from the word go and it feels
like this band have the potential to destroy everything in their wake. Do I
hear a black Metal vibe coming into play? Maybe. However, it does not matter as
Sadgiqacea prove with “False
Cross” that this album is something special indeed.
The
title track “False Prism” is the
shortest track on the album. A mere 6:06 minute song, which is played at such
an intense rate you will be gasping for breath. This is probably the most
accessible track on the album but it still packs an almighty punch. Vocals are
screamed at a harsh level to match the intensifying riffs on display and it has
a great psychedelic vibe running through its veins. Just close your eyes and be
ready to be transported to the harsh world that is Sadgiqacea.
Well
all great albums need an epic track to end things on and “False Prism” is no different. Sadgiqacea have now
entered the darkness with the brilliant almost 15 minute epic “True Darkness”. Sadgiqacea throw
caution to the wind and blast their way into your subconscious. The track takes
what has came before it and turns it on its head. The drumming is simply
astonishing on this track. Full of hard-hitting power that feel like they could
start a war of their own. It feels like the drums and guitars are in a battle
with each other, both vying for supremacy. I have to say on this song the drumming
is the overall winner, fast, loud, angry and all played with a just cause. “True Darkness” is where Sadgiqacea embrace the darkness with relish and this track
is a fitting end to an astonishing record.
The
production is superb throughout, the range of emotions and styles of riffs are
incredible, so just press play and let Sadgiqacea take you to
hell and back. It is a journey that will last long in the memory. Sadgiqacea have matched
their full potential. I cannot wait to see where they go from here as they
could be on the verge of greatness.
“False Prism” is available here
