Album Type:
EP
Date Released:
March 2014
Label:
Doom Cult Records
BRETUS – EP
- track listing:
01. Sitting On The
Grave
02. From The South
03. Dark Cloaks
04. In Onirica
05. The Only Truth
Bio
Bretus takes form in
the mind of Ghenes in 2000. The band was born to homage a kind of
music (Doom / Stoner / Psychedelic) and its great interpreters.
Bretus are born with the desire to introduce the tracks to the many
lovers of the underground. Together with Neurot they composed some
tracks and in 2008 recorded with the fundamental help of Zagarus
(Voices) and Sest (Drums). These songs have gone out for the first
demo cd composed by 4 tracks.
In 2009 Bretus
composed 5 new tracks inspired by horror tales writers as H.P.
Lovecraft, movies directors as Mario Bava and others. In 2010 MadDie
Records produced "Bretus" MCD. It received good reviews by
zines and webzines, and some songs of MCD are also published in the
Italian "Desert Sound Compilation" ,"Droning Earth
vol.16" (Finlandia) and "Doom Metal Alliance sampler vol.
II" (USA).
In the 2011
Faunus(Guitar) and Striges (Drums) come into the band. Bretus enter
in studio for the recording sessions of the new full length.
In 2012 "In
Onirica" was out(CD Version By Arx Productions, Tape version by
The Arcane Tapes)."In Onirica" was out also on Bloodrock
Records on vinyl version (distributed by Black Widow Records).
The response at it
was so good that the band was invited to take part on some fest like
the MALTA DOOM FEST 5th edition or DOOM OVER VIENNA IX. Some songs of
"In Onirica" are also published in Doom Over The Crypt
Compilation (Italy), Doom Metal Front Compilation 7 (Germany) ,
Doommantia III (USA), Desert Sound vol.5 (Italy).
The
Band Members
Ghenes: High
and Low Guitars
Zagarus: Vox
Azog: Bass
Striges: Drums
Review:
I
originally featured Bretus back in 2012 when I reviewed their debut
album – In Onirica – which left quite an impression from me as
these demonic Sludge/Doom/Stoner Metallers had some creepy riffs to
go with their eerie tales of the occult.
Well
their 2010 S/T debut EP is being re-released by Doom Cult Records and
I have been asked to check it out. And it's one seriously creepy
affair that cranks up the tension with some impressive doomy
atmospherics. First track – Sitting On The Grave is probably the
highlight of the entire EP as it shows what Bretus is all about.
70s
Doom Metal/Hard Rock matched against some modern day Stoner/Sludge
based riffs. If you're a fan of Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus and more
modern day Occult Rock bands then Bretus will speak volumes to you.
Though it's quite refreshing to hear that Bretus talent was evident
on this spellbinding EP.
Second
Track – From The South – is the perfect embodiment of Italian
Doom Metal. It captures the band in one hell of a violent psychotic
mood which just adds even more menace to the doomy atmospherics
oozing from your speakers. Sure there is more of a hint of Sabbath
riffage going on but when the music is this good you don't fucking
care. Embrace the madness and you will have one hell of a wild ride.
Third
track – Dark Cloaks – is a gloomy doom based instrumental number
which is very slow in nature and in tone. Nothing much happens but it
does show the band in more experimental moods.
The
EP's last two tracks In Onirica and The Only Truth returns the band
to their realm of doom and gloom with two superb tracks that shows
you why Bretus are highly thought of within the Doom/Stoner Metal
world. As these two tracks just kick-ass. Heavy pounding riffs to get
your teeth stuck into. Hold on as Bretus are going to take you on a
hazy trip that you will be coming back to time and time again.
If
you haven't heard of Bretus before then this is the perfect
introduction to the band. Be prepared for something special.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Thanks
to the band for sending me a copy to review. Bretus S/T EP is
available to buy now from Doom Cult Records.
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