Album
Type:
EP
Date
Released:
March 01st
2015
Label:
Self Released
I
- Track Listing
1.Gaia 03:27
2.Blood on the Sabre
08:22
3.Faint Young Sun
06:57
Members:
Craig - Guitar &
vocals,
Adam - Bass &
vocals,
Tj - Drums
Bio:
Archelon formed in
Sheffield UK in August 2013 when Drummer TJ and Guitarist Craig who
had been playing together for some time recruited Adam to play Bass
and complete the line-up of their progressive Sludge metal band.
Fusing thier love of
such bands as Mastodon, ISIS, Neurosis, Pelican, Russian Circles and
many others. Archelon sound like a shifting techtonic mass
bludgeoning everything in its path with the raw power of a glacier
carving valleys from mountains. Their sound is slow, raw, agressive,
groove driven and undeniably heavy.
Review:
Archelon
another band that a few of my friends have recommended me to check
out and here I am finally checking this great band out. If you're a
fan of the bands mentioned in their bio then you should seriously
check out Archelon as their debut EP – I – is a damn good
indication that this band is definitely worth your time.
Opening
track – Gaia – is 3:27 minute blast of Progressive Sludge Riffs
with a touch of Ambient Noise thrown in for goo d measure. The vocals
are reminiscent of early ISIS/Neurosis with traces of hardcore
running through them. It's a shame the song isn't on for a tiny bit
longer as it could of done with a further minute or so for the heavy
riffs to do more damage. Though the Ambient sounds ends the song
superbly well.
Second
track – Blood On The Sabre – is pure Progressive
Sludge/Post-Metal territory that will offer a few decent heavy
thrills amongst the Sludge/Post-Metal crowd. It starts rather quietly
before the loud riffs start to appear near the 3rd minute.
The vocals are impressive yet again as they bring an air of
intelligence and a hint of anger and fury to give Archelon's overall
sound a more primal feel.
The
final track – Faint Young Sun – has a more experimental and noisy
vibe compared to the other tracks. As Archelon turn the atmosphere
into a sombre and cold violent place where fear and oppression is all
around you. The vocals have a more disturbing feel to them as
Archelon leave you feeling in a depressive state. The riffs are
played at a slow pace that gives the band plenty of room to explore
and create some sombre Post-Rock ambient style music. Though the
heavier Sludge/Post-Metal riffs aren't too far behind.
Archelon
have created a stunning debut EP and I recommend you check it out if
you want a Post-Metal release that will make you coming back for more
punishment. Then this is the release for you. I is available to buy
on BandCamp Buy Now Download.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Written
by Steve Howe
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