Album
Type:
Album
Date
Released:
April 18th
2015
Label:
Blood
Rock Records
The
Shadow Over Innsmouth - Track Listing
1.Intro 01:16
2.The curse of
innsmouth 06:05
3.Captain Obed Marsh
06:14
4.Zadok Allen 07:07
5.The oath of dagon
07:38
6.Gilman house 05:10
7.The horrible hunt
05:28
8.A final journey
07:47
Members:
Ghenes (High and Low
Guitars),
Zagarus (Vox),
Azog (Bass),
Striges (Drums)
Review:
I'm
a huge fan of Italian Doom/Stoner Metal misfits – Bretus. I've
reviewed a couple of their past releases so I already know what to
expect from their 2nd album – The Shadow Over Innsmouth
- with their blend of Doom/Stoner Metal with dark and creepy Occult
Rock overtones.
This
album is a very different beast compared to their past releases as
this one is heavier with more emphasis on mood and atmospherics that
70s/80s Old School Doom Metal fans will appreciate the most. The
Curse Of Innsmouth is a loud as hell song that sees Bretus pay homage
to their musical heroes whilst still keeping the mood very modern.
Zagarus is the demented storyteller spinning tales of things that go
bump in the night. The music has quite an experimental feel where the
atmosphere goes through many different stages of Doom/Stoner Metal as
Bretus change the riffs from one moment to the next.
If
you're a fan of Saint Vitus, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple you will
be in your element here as Bretus love the 70s legendary sound where
the ideas were as loud as the riffs. The Shadow Over Innsmouth
already has it's fair share of admirers including my good friend
Lucas who did a fantastic review on his blog. His review will tell
you all you need to know as he's perfectly described what the album
is all about.
One
of my fave moments from the album is on 3rd track –
Captain Obed Marsh – as it's another crazy psychedelic offering
that shows you what Bretus can do that some bands can only dream for.
I love how the band create different sounds and noises that shouldn't
really work. I'm pretty sure I've heard influences such as Queen and
even a few NWOBHM bands on this song. I maybe hearing things but you
can't deny this isn't a fantastic song that's packed full of superb
Doom/Hard Rock moments to listen to over and over again,
The
album can be very dark and intense at times as Bretus thrive on their
doom and gloom reputation. Though that's what makes Bretus such an
exciting prospect in Doom/Stoner Metal world. They're willing to take
risks with their music and blend different genres that shouldn't
really work but they pull this off with style. What you end up with
is an exciting and brave album that's packed with tons of scary
moments and kick-ass riffs to to rock out to.
Do
yourself a favour and buy this album now. It's seriously that good.
Awesome stuff!!!
Thanks
to Bretus for the promo. The Shadow Over Innsmouth is available to
buy on BandCamp Now
Words
by Steve Howe
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