Album Type:
Album
Date Released:
July 29th
2014
Label:
Volcom Entertainment.
OAK - track
listing:
1.Perihelion 10:58
2.Beryllus 08:13
3.Holy Astro Shaman
Part I 03:41
4.Holy Astro Shaman
Part II 06:58
5.Baphomet Sermon
05:29
6.Lake Nyos 06:56
Band
Members:
ozzy,
fink, eli
Review:
Flood is an unknown
entity to me. A Sludge/Doom/Stoner Metal band signed to Volcom
Records. I don't know what made me check this band out, as I have
never heard of them before. However, there is something about the
album cover that spoke volumes to me. I decided to press play on the
Volcom Records BandCamp Page and I knew from the opening riffs of
first track – Perihelion – that OAK would be something special
indeed.
This epic 10-minute
plus track has a dangerous feel to it as Flood play slow-paced
distorted Doom/Sludge Metal guitar riffs matched against the heavy
pounding drums make this a dangerous combination. Floor tease the
listener with slow-paced vibes before the drums and guitar riffs
combine to become one angry violent persona you cannot ignore. The
vocals of lead vocalist – come into focus around the 4th minute
mark though it’s the stunning music that is the main draw here as
they unleash a barrage of constant fast-paced riffs that evoke
memories of Floor and Torche but with a more angrier and distorted
edge.
I have been publicising
the heck of this great album on Facebook to a few of my friends and
this is how we have all described Flood’s sound as it crosses so
many boundaries and different style of bands:. Floor Torche, Wounded
Giant, Ufomammut, Tombstones, Sleep and Black Sabbath. Flood is best
described as a brilliant Sludge/Stoner Metal band with riffs powerful
enough to cause a major earthquake. It is to Flood's credit they have
added their own identity to the heavy monolithic sounds currently
being played around you. Heavy, violent and loud-based drone noises
are added to the mix on 2nd track – Beryllus - for one epic ride
that borders on the wrong side of crazy psychedelic metal that is
very hard to ignore. Lead vocalist – once again shows his madman
persona against the violent manic chainsaw based driven music that
will cut you to the bone.
Oak is one truly
hypnotic ride you will not forget in a long time. The album may only
last 42 minutes but what an adrenaline-fuelled rush that waits for
you. Flood have created an album that may take a few listens for you
to experience and fully understand the crazy distorted visions coming
at you from every direction. By the time two-part song – Holy Astro
Shaman Part I and Part II – come into play you’re already
drifting into the vast reaches of space as Flood unleash some epic
Space Rock riffs that will leave your mind trapped forever in a
trippy prison cell where there is no escape from.
OAK is an album that
becomes a more richer and rewarding experience every time you listen
to it as I said previously it has this strange and haunting hypnotic
spell that is very hard to ignore. The album is expertly produced
from start to finish. OAK is a brilliant sounding album that will
re-affirm your faith that great music actually does exist.
An outstanding album
that I cannot recommend highly enough. Oak is a thrilling and highly
intelligent album that you all need to experience once in your life.
Oak is available to buy
now on DD/Vinyl from Volcom Entertainment.
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