Album Type:EP
Date Released:
Nov 14th 2013
Label:
Self Released
Khemmis track
listing:
1.Sunrise/Sunset
06:56
2.Take the Knife
06:22
3.The Bereaved 09:45
Bio:
Khemmis
is a four piece outfit from Denver, Colorado that is best summed up
in three words -- slow, loud, heavy. In the face of the myriad
"retro" and "throwback" styles favored by many,
Khemmis opts to take the soul of classic bands like Black Sabbath and
Deep Purple and filter them through the contemporary lens of sludge,
doom, and volume worship in the vein of Red Fang, Sleep, and YOB. The
end result is a sonic journey that is as dependent on powerful
melodies as it is on pure sonic obliteration.
Featuring
current and former members of Vasaeleth, Galaxicon, and Lords of
Fuzz, Khemmis has already shared the stage with numerous respected
acts, including Church of Misery, Samothrace, Evoken, Mortals,
Velnias, Speedwolf, and more. With the release of their new
self-titled EP, the band looks to hit the road heavily throughout
2014.
The
Band Members
Phil
- vocals/guitar
Ben
- vocals/guitar
Dan
- bass
Zach
- drums
Review:
I have to thank Ben
from the band for contacting me to check out his new band –
Khemmis. Ben also plays in brilliant Sludge/Stoner Metallers – Galaxicon– who we are big fans of here at Sludgelord HQ.
Though Ben described Khemmis as more balls-out straight forward rock music. Well Ben, if this is your idea of balls-out straight forward rock music then I want to hear more. As Khemmis S/T debut EP is an intense blast of Sludge/Doom Metal riffs packed full of heavy violent and loud fuzz based atmospherics.
It's
a 23 minute action packed ride that you will be head-banging to over
and over again. First track – Sunrise/Sunset has a slight Church of
Misery vibe lurking in the background. The fuzz is played brilliantly
loud as well. It's good that Khemmis are doing something different
compared to other bands. Combining Fuzz with Doom and Sludge Metal is
a hard thing to pull off but Khemmis pull this off brilliantly.
None
so more on excellent second track – Take The Knife – which
combines heavy fuzz vibes with dangerous Sludge/Doom Metal riffs
though with a slight Hard Rock vibe. Check out the excellent guitar
solos around the 2 minute mark. Very impressive indeed that only made
me love these guys music even more.
Though
Khemmis leave the best track till last with the majestic 10 minute
epic – The Bereaved. It starts off rather slowly and quietly before
Khemmis add more intense layers of riffs as time passes by. I had
this track on repeat for about an hour or so as it's such a stunning
track you can easily lose yourself in. Brilliant work guys.
Do
you need any-more convincing to check this great band out. It's
available for Buy Now Download on BandCamp now and I recommend you
download this now. You won't be sorry.
Bring
on the full length record Khemmis!!!
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Written
by Steve Howe
