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Rotten Sound is a 4-piece Finnish Grindcore act formed in 1993.
Their line-up consists of:
Q - Guitars
G - Vocals
Sami Latva - Drums
Kristian Toivainen - Bass
Tracklist:
1. Cause - 00:58
2. The Game - 00:52
3. War - 1:41
4. The Solution - 1:43
5. Salvation - 1:32
6. Peace - 1:17
Bio:
Rotten Sound started ripping shit up sometime in 1993 out of Vaasa, Finland. The members were formerly known by one-letter names ( Q, G, H, and K ). They have released a plethora of material over the years of exceptional quality, setting this band apart from the rest. Their lyrical theme revolves around politics and violence. Some bands of similarity are Nasum and Wormrot. Review:
The musicianship on 'Species At War' is truly something to marvel at. The fact that this middle-aged Finnish quartet can, after 20 years, still sound tighter, hungrier, and unique is the most awe-inspiring quality of this release. The fact they've been able to churn out amazing release after amazing release is phenomonal.
Rotten Sound went into the studio pissed off, refreshed, and ready to prove they still have what it takes to dominate this style of music while the imitators keep failing miserably at trying to recreate what this band pulls off seemingly with great ease.
The first thing to catch your attention upon first listen is the frantic guitar work by Mika Aalto. Every riff on this EP proves why this man is one of the greatest guitar players in this genre. He pulls off different styles while not making them sound forced or thrown in just for the sake of having them, which most bands have a tremendously difficult time achieving. The guitar work is truly the tie that binds this release together.
The drums are fast, frantic, and most importantly memorable. If you're not careful you will unknowingly start tapping your foot along to the beat. The foundation of a killer band like this is SICK ASS BLAST BEATS!
The vocals are just as angry and defining as ever on this release. Keijo Niinimaa sounds just as, if not more, amazing than he did 20 years ago. Most frontmen begin to lose some of their luster in their voice after that many years, but Keijo's vocals, like fine wine, age very gracefully and compliment this EP extremely well.
Rotten Sound are playing relentlessy as we speak alongside acts such as Martydød and Enabler with the intentions of fucking the rest of Europe up shortly, along with Asia and Australia. An overview of upcoming shows can be viewed HERE from their official site.
The EP is only 5 fucking bucks on Bandcamp, so you would be considered mildly mental if you don't pick this gem up immediately. You can also purchase directly through their label Season of Mist and Relapse Records.
Upcoming Gigs: ( Canada / US )
Rotten Sound North American Tour 2013:
May 09 - Seattle – Highline w/ Black Breath May 10 - Vancouver - Funky Winkerbeans May 11 - Portland – Branx w/ Black Breath May 12 - San Francisco – DNA Lounge w/ Early Graves May 13 - LA – The Joint w/ Early Graves May 14 - San Diego – Club Soda w/ Early Graves May 15 - Phoenix - Rhythm Room w/ Early Graves May 16 - Chicago - Reggies w/Enabler May 17 - Detroit -TBA May 18 - Toronto – Hard luck May 19 - Montreal – Il Motore May 20 - Boston- Elks lodge May 21 - Philly – Barbary w/ Kromosom, Hellshock May 22 - NYC – Acheron w/ Kromosom, Hellshock May 24 - Baltimore - Maryland Deathfest May 26 - Richmond – Strange Matter w/ Abigail May 27 - Raliegh – Kings Arcade w/ Abigail, Speedwolf May 28 - Atlanta - 529 w/ Abigail, Speedwolf, Kromosom May 29 - NOLA - Siberia w/ Abigail, Speedwolf, Kromosom May 30 - Houston - Walters on Washington w/ Abigail, Speedwolf May 31 - June 02 Chaos in Tejas w/ Absu, Integrity
Tomahawk is an experimental alternative metal/alternative rock supergroup from the United States. They formed in 2000 when Fantômas, ex-Mr. Bungle and Faith No More singer/keyboardist Mike Patton and ex-The Jesus Lizard guitar player Duane Denison started swapping tapes with the intention of collaborating. Duane Denison then recruited ex-Helmet drummer John Stanier (currently playing with Battles), while Mike Patton brought Melvins/Cows bass player Kevin Rutmanis into the fold. Three phenomenal recordings came from this formation. Kevin left the band in 2007, taking his place is Trevor Dunn, ex-Mr. Bungle, Fantomas player.
Members Mike Patton Duane Denison John Stanier Trevor Dunn
Review
Tomahawk's
fourth album starts with the sound of a real drum kit being played by a real
person; John Stainer, formerly of Helmet, to be precise. Mike Patton is also
involved as are Jesus Lizard and Melvins members. Instead of focusing on the
people involved, let's look at the music on offer here. The riffs start
discordantly, the bass holding things down with the drums. Patton offers up a
kind of spoken/whispered vocal as things quickly become uncategorisable.
Stone
Letter
sounds like Iggy Pop in one of his better recent outings or even Therapy?
Towards the back stretch. IOU continues the eclectic nature of the
record with piano, echoing drums and an almost Nick Cave-esque vocal from
Patton. It is at this point that I thought, how much I was enjoying the
record on first listen. Odd stuff for sure- but eminently enjoyable.
White
Hats/Black Hats
gives us a sort of noise rock/rock n roll workout while an infectious vocal is
delivered. A Thousand Eyes has a sinister timbre to it from the off, but
the vibe is as much mellowas it is
threatening. Jazz patterns usher in Rise Up Dirty Waters but the track
is schizophrenic in style and delivery- totally unpredictable and of no genre
in particular. I Can Almost See Them gives the listener another eclectic
mix of styles all cloaked in darkness. It must be stressed here that the songs
on offer are relatively short (2-4mins) and although genres may skip around
even in the same song it all hangs together very well. It is a non-uniform unified
approach with the vibe (if I can use such aterm...) being consistent throughout.
The
Quiet Few uses
an odd time signature (¾ alternating with 5/8?) that then gets blown away by
afour on the floor stomp. South Paw boasts
a drum intro and appropriately mixed verse vocals (left and right speaker
alternating). It breaks the four minute mark to good effect. Again, the track
is schizophrenic in delivery and there are nice percussion overdubs to be heard
amongst the layered guitars in the attentive production and mixing.
Choke
Neck switches
the pace again with lyrics about a thin neck and a divorce (?!) coupled
quiet/loud dynamics. Waratorium provides a pun, a groove in odd time and
some jazzy touches from the players. Baby Let's Play ____ is seemingly not
a reference to the Elvis classic, but instead of rockabilly , giving the aural
equivalent of listening to the Lynch series Twin Peaks done in an alternative
metal/rock style. Typhoon closes this odd record in style with some pace
and skanking rhythms mixed with eerie effects and a quirky vocal delivery.
Overall,
the record is enjoyable, odd, genre defying and well worth your time. Ignore
the big names involved- just listen and enjoy.
Words by: Richard Maw
Check the links for more info on the band below. Record is available to buy at all popular stockists and DD at the usual places. You must own this record. It is an essential purchase.
Album Type: Full Length Date Released: 31/1/2013 Label:
Throatruiner || Mordgrimm || Relapse
Records (Reissue) || Tartarus Records
My pick of the bunch is 'Astral Sleep'. Speaker-destroying chugging
that could induce psychosis, is lent even more weight by rock solid percussion.
Perfectly placed as the album closer, you get the feeling that all roads
purposely lead to here.By the time it
starts to wrap up it disintegrates into a frenzy right before exhausting itself
and just rolling over in a haze. I love it.
“Scorn”CD//DD//LP tracklisting
1)
Scorn. (11:44)
2)
Rags. (4:36)
3)
I Can't Forget. (3:26)
4)
Antietam. (9:07)
5)
Black Smoke. (3:06)
6)
Stretched Thin. (2:55)
7)
Astral Sleep. (4:52)
The Review
Primitive
Man are
followers of the school of thought that if it's very slow and very heavy then
it most definitely is not broken. So don't you dare try to fix it? Their debut
LP is titled 'Scorn', and with great reason. It's the perfect word to
conjure up images of the unholy racket that they produce. Like an earth mover
with two broken caterpillar tracks; It's gonna get there, but it'll take its
sweet damn time about it, and it definitely won't be pretty.
The
opening track is a beast that clocks in at an impressive near 12 minutes. It's
like somebody scored the end of the world. All magma and lava and insanity. It
moves across its sonic landscape at such a lethargic march that it's a wonder
it isn't moving backwards. Gigantic, monstrous riffs and HUGE drum blasts
compete with each other for control of what's left of the charred planet they
created, purely out of spite for one another. Very impressive for volume
lovers. Feedback is a key weapon in their arsenal and they wield it with
surgical precision.
That
weapon and an obese bass line signal the arrival of track 2, 'Rags'.
Again, the pace never creeps above the mid-range and you pray that it never
will. They continue the mission statement laid out at the beginning of the
album and stick to their guns. Hugely atmospheric in nature, almost mellow
towards the end, even taking into account the background squealing like their
amplifiers are about to croak.
'I
Can't Forget'
is positively eerie. Evocative of master noise-merchants Neurosis, it features discordant
noises that punctuate a low fuzz throughout. It's horrible in a tremendous way.
'Black Smoke' is similar in its experimental construction.
You get the feeling that both tracks exist purely just to throw you off guard.
My
pick of the bunch here is 'Astral Sleep'.
Speaker-destroying chugging that could induce psychosis, is lent even more
weight by rock solid percussion. Like all their instruments are made out of
granite. Perfectly placed as the album closer, you get the feeling that all
roads purposely lead to here. I can see this being a live staple for years to
come. By the time it starts to wrap up it disintegrates into a frenzy right
before exhausting itself and just rolling over in a haze. I love it.
I
cannot recommend this album enough, for all fans of drone/doom. Primitive Man
deserves all the support they will inevitably win, or take by sheer force.
SIDEBURN is a Classic
hardrock/Doom/Blues/Progressive/Stoner band out of Stockholm SWEDEN
Members
Morgan Zocek - Guitar, Background vocals
Jani Kataja - Lead vocals, Guitar
Martin Karlsson - Bass, Organ, Background vocals
Fredrik Haake - Drums, Percussion
Review
Although this is the first time I’ve come across them,
Sideburn have actually been around since 1998, and since then have released a
number of demos/singles, and four full-length albums, of which 2012s ‘IV
Monument’ is the most recent. The album combines a powerful stoner metal sound
reminiscent of bands like Black Label Society and Godsized with a beautiful
touch of progressive influence from prominent 1970s bands like Uriah Heep and
Wishbone Ash. This creates a very interesting and original take on the
traditional stoner sound, which is especially recommended for fans of Mastodon,
Black Label Society and Baroness.
In ‘IV Monument’, Sideburn explore various different
parts of their extensive genre, from the energetic groove of tracks like
‘Diamonds’, the album opener, and ‘Tomorrow’s Dream’, to the slower,
doom-influenced riffage of ‘The Last Day’ and ‘The Saviour’. The band even
venture into more peaceful territory that fans of fellow Swedes Graveyard will
definitely appreciate in ‘Crossing The Lines’. Production throughout the album
is tight, crisp and generally excellent.
A progressive edge to song writing definitely
proves to be a good thing for Sideburn, as, despite an abundance of crushingly
heavy riffs, they seem to have gone out of their way to avoid any of the dull,
repetitive breakdowns that modern bands seem to resort to all too often. Having
said this, I find myself wishing that Sideburn’s guitarists would take a
similarly progressive attitude towards their solos, which, despite a few
notable exceptions, are a little too predictable for my tastes. Equally, while
vocalist Jani Kataja has a supremely powerful voice that rings out monolithically
above heavier tracks, its weakness is exposed by quieter tracks like the
beautiful, grunge-influenced ‘Silverwing’.
Having said this, ‘IV Monument’
comes highly recommended from me. Sideburn have managed to artfully combine
stoner rock with prog, maintaining the balls of the former, and the fragile
beauty of the latter, to create something that is truly original.
Words by: Tal Fineman
Check the links for more info on the bands here. Record is available to buy here and DD at the usual places. Thanks to Morgan Zocek of Sideburn for hooking us up with this record.
Now I am a massive fan of Cultura Tres. We have featured them a few times now. Reviews and Interviews. So here is some cool news about their new album and forthcoming tour.
CULTURA TRES Unveil New Album Details And Artwork. Announce European Tour Dates.
The Venezuelan psychedelic sludge act Cultura Tres will release their new album entitled “Rezando Al Miedo” on May 15th 2013. The cover artwork for the band’s third full-length is taken from the painting “Day of Judgment” by the remarkably talented artist Damian Michaels.
“Rezando Al Miedo” doesn't walk away from the mood their previous record “El Mal Del Bien” had, yet the songs tell a different story. Darkness exhausts itself into depression; the album is a journey inside the collective subconsciousness, a walk on the edges of sanity, between the illusive religious relief and acceptance of death as a clear end. Music explores the extremes of the artistic expression, more dynamic than ever, from the harshness of the thrashing roots of the band to the polyphonic movie soundtrack approach that characterizes Cultura Tres. The band has never been afraid to take chances and this album proves it. The brooding cocktail of classic psychedelic rock, 90's death metal and gloomy grunge makes their South American Sludge a unique recipe.
The eight songs orchestrate to the detail the emotions of every word sang, yet this isn't a record that comes to tell a full story. Instrumental parts often let the thoughts of the listener ask their own questions, give their own answers, explore their own fears.....
The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Alejandro Londono and recorded in Cultura Tres studios by Juan De Ferrari and Alejandro Londono. ”Rezando Al Miedo”, will be released on CD in UK by Devouter Records (http://www.devouterrecords.co.uk) and in South America by the Argentinean label Cumpa Records. The digital version of the record will be available on the same date as well.
The dates for the Cultura Tres’ first European performances for 2013 can be seen below. Stay tuned for further updates as more shows get confirmed!
20.03 - The Netherlands, Amsterdam @ The Cave 22.03 - Germany, Cologne @ MTC Cologne 23.03 - Czech Republic, Cheb @ Jazzrock Café 28.03 - Austria, Vienna @ EKH 30.03 - Luxemburg, Dudelange @ Why not? 31.03 - France, Paris @ Les Combustibles 09.04 - France, Saint-Etienne @ Thunderbird Lounge 42 13.04 - Spain, Barcelona @ Be Good
Nibiru are a Psychedelic Ritual Sludge Metal Band from Italy
The members are
RI - bass and liturgic organ Ardath: guitar & voice Siatris: drums, percussions & Virus
Nibiru are a band who I came a fan of when they contacted me through our Facebook Page last year asking me to check out their videos. Well I checked them out and I was highly impressed what I had seen. Their music struck a chord with me as it was heavy, brutal, poetic and beautiful all at the same time.
I conducted an interview with the band back in Nov 2012 to find out more about them and they told me they were working on their début album due for release in early 2013. I stated that these guys would be a very special band indeed.
Well I am happy to report their brilliant début album – Caosgon is a stunning album that will astound you with it’s heavy psychedelic riffs and tribal chanting based vocals. Caosgon contains 5 songs and clocks in for an impressive 51 minute blast of out of this world psychedelic ritual sludge metal to crush everything in it’s wake.
Trust me when I say these guys take you on a journey like no other. Psychedelic Tribal Ambient Riffs come crushing all around you from the very first second of amazing opening epic 18 minute track – Invokation 1 – The First Test. An eerie cowbell (yes cowbell) sets the tone of the album before a mid-paced Sludge Metal riff kicks in. This is where your journey starts folks. So strap in as the next 50 mins of your life will be owned by NIBIRU.
Nibiru will show you what their whole musical philosophy is all about. Tribal and Ritual Chanting known as Enochian chanting. Blended in with tribal based psych Sludge Metal riffs. Just wait to you hear the amount of instruments these guys play through out this epic track. It’s everything you love about Sludge Metal but turned on it’s head. It twists and turns the listeners perspective at every opportunity. You don’t know what your listening to but you know it’s something special.
It feels like Nibiru have been raised in a long lost tropical rain forest and are entering the modern world for the first time. As the amount of textures and sounds they place into their music feels from a forgotten and mystical age.
2nd track – Smashanam. The Crematerium Ground of Kali - highlights this philosophy even more as it features even more wonderful tribal based ambient sonic experimentation to intrigue the listener with.
3rd track – Agnes Astor – is where the band take this album onto another album as they fully bring the tribal chant to life which they are obviously experts at. Plus the sonic experimentation is fully turned on it’s head.
I would call this psychedelic post-metal as it features many characteristics with legendary bands such as Neurosis and Isis. Distorted riffs blended in with ambient based passages. But this is something altogether different. It feels like the album is coming alive to warn you of impending danger. The only impending data on show is the amount of psychedelic based riffs and chanting Nibiru throw at you. It’s a wonderful experience you won’t be able to get enough of. This is some of the most finely tuned and out there 12 mins of your life you will ever experience. Absolutely amazing stuff.
Nibiru still have time to surprise you on the remaining 15 mins and two tracks highlighting more weird and wonderful sonic blasts of insane tribal/ritual sludge metal.
Believe me I haven’t told you the full picture of this amazing album. This album is an experience like no other. It destroys everything in it’s path. This is a work of genius on every level. I will say this now but this is my fave record of 2013 so far. I have heard some truly wonderful records such as Kongh, Ancient Vvisdom and A Void Of Sleep amongst others. But this album is on a different level altogether.
It’s beautifully produced from start to finish. It give me a sense of awe and wonder every time I listened to it. I never wanted it to end. Caosgon is simply astonishing and showcases that Nibiru are a band to be reckoned with.
Absolutely Unmissable and Highly Recommended. - Apologies to the band for not using the correct album cover. Am improvising until I do receive the correct one.
You can buy Cosmagon on CD directly from the band themselves.
Mothership is a Hard Rock/Stoner Metal Band From USA
The members are:
Kells Juett- Guitars/Vox
Kyle Juett- Bass/Vox Judge Smith- Drums
Mothership is a band who is starting to receive a lot of exposure for their great blend of Hard Rock and Stoner Metal riffage within the Stoner Metal community. Well is it time for myself to be transported to a galaxy far, far away. Well not quite but what you do get is transported back in time when the riff was king.
Mothership harvests the energy, passion and aggression of great bands from the 70s/80s – a great and magical era for bands such as The Who, Led Zepp, Sabbath, Motorhead and Thin Lizzy. Imagine those bands given a modern day Stoner Metal makeover and no doubt, you will end up with Mothership. As their excellent debut S/T album is a hard rocking blast from start to finish.
I can see why one of my fave record labels – Ripple Music – signed these guys to their excellent roster of bands. As they, both have the same vision for epic riffs that transcend any hard-rocking genre. You know if a band is signed to Ripple Music your in a for a great time. No edgy dark based riffs. Just good old-fashioned head banging and rocking out to some wonderful and action packed tunes.
First track – Hallucination – is a 5-minute instrumental track setting the scene in what is to come over the next 45 mins or so. Great riffs aided along by some brilliant drumming. This is a great opening track for this excellent album. Some cool spacey sounds lurking in the background.
The 2nd track is where the album truly comes to life – Cosmic Rain. A track that gets straight down to business with excellent vocals telling a cool sci-fi based story. Though the riffs are the main selling point. If you are a fan of old school hard rock from the 70s then you will be right at home here. Throw in great modern Stoner Metal riffage with some of the most frantic guitar solos you will hear on a debut album.
The album only has eight tracks but every one them is a work of hard-rocking genius. Mothership worship at the church of the almighty riff. These cosmic spacelords know what needs to be done and rocking out they do so brilliantly well.
City Nights is a track that will go down a storm with Thin Lizzy fans like myself. As they have managed to harness, the energy of that legendary band but still maintaining their own identity to the song. It is a song that I rank as one of my fave tracks on the album due to the sheer amount of fun on offer here.
Other great tracks to check out are – Angel of Death, Win or Lose and Eagle Soars. All highlighting Mothership’s talent of playing excellent riffs with great drumming to match. The drumming is definitely one of the albums strong points and I would consider it as Mothership’s secret weapon of spreading the word of ROCK to the world.
The track where Mothership truly comes to life and into their own existence is the amazing 8:13 minute epic – Lunar Master – as it is an action packed tale from start to finish. Blending in what has came before it with more amazing Stoner Metal riffage to rock out to. It ends this album on an almighty high.
The album is expertly played and produced by everyone involved. It’s a huge sounding album that will win a lot of fans and admirers in the Stoner Metal community like its currently doing now. Mothership is a band you will be hearing a lot more of in the years to come. And on this evidence, I hope they are here to stay for a very long time to come.
Inferno (XII) is a Sludge/Doom/Stoner Metal Band from Sweden
The members are:
Bob Ruben - Drums Johann Göransson - Guitars Martin Åstrand - Guitars Lars Jönsson - Vocals, Guitars
Inferno (XII) is a new entity to myself. They released their debut album a couple of years back to acclaim within the Sludge/Stoner Metal community. I am honest to admit I missed the band first time round but not this time as their stunning 2nd album – Call Of Kia
A 60-minute opus of sublime psychedelic based Sludge/Stoner Metal riffage blended with an un-healthy dose of modern based Doom Metal.
We all know how the Swedes are the master of all things extreme metal especially Sludge/Stoner Metal Bands. Well Inferno (XII) is another band to add to the ever-growing list of great Sludge/Stoner Metal Bands to check out.
Title track – Call Of Kia – gets down to business right away in showing you what to expect. The 9:40 minute monster is driven by a machine gun like Sludge/Stoner Metal riff that will claim as you it’s next targets. This feels like a more lo-fi stripped back version of Mastodon at their creative best. Though Inferno (XII) still add their own vibe to proceedings. Mainly the doom based and unpolished vocals of ace vocalist Lars – who adds some creepy and eerie tension into the mix.
It is good that the band mix things up a bit through the entire album. Each song has a different vibe to each other. All full of sublime riffs for you to rock out to. Phantom Hold feels like a rediscovered lost 70s classic with a touch of Sabbath and Vitus given a modern day makeover. Creepy lyrics add to the overall feel and atmosphere of the album.
Call Of Kia gets spookier and spookier with each passing second. Haunting ambient sounds hover over like a dark vengeful spirit on Halloween. The album does take its time in getting you into the mood and overall feel of this pulsating album. But when it does your hooked until the dying seconds. For me it was the excellent 3rd track – Spawn In The Tear. An 11-minute plus magical opus that has some of the best riffs on the entire album.
By now, I was sold on how great – Call Of Kia – actually is. It makes you think of the world around you and remember to check behind those dark corners, as it is a rather spooky affair done with excellent vocals and superb Sludge/Stoner Metal riffs.
Inferno (XII) have an excellent DIY based vibe to their music. Their music stands apart from their major league competition as they play truly from the heart and pack a lot of emotion in their instrumental work. There is no professional wizardry going on. You can tell Inferno (XII) are the real deal. Their music packs a mean punch that will bowl you over at different times.
If your into YOB, Mastodon, Sabbath, Vitus and Sleep then you going to love this. I know I am not doing a straightforward review. Well Call Of Kia is not a straightforward album. It is an album that conveys many great moods that are very hard to describe. I can say hard rocking, action packed, creepy and an uplifting haunting vibe all in one insane crazy superb experience.
This album requires multiple listens to experience the full effect, as one listen is never enough. You will be amazed to find out what you missed first time around as I did. Riffs, haunting vocals and ambient tones that give Call Of Kia a life of its own.
Inferno (XII) are a band firmly rooted in Dark Progressive Sludge/Stoner Metal territory as they take you on a journey through the eternal darkness with music as your only guide. Call Of Kia is a masterclass of occult and creepy based Sludge/Stoner/Doom metal that should win Inferno (XII) a whole legion of new admirers.
Excellent and Highly Recommended. A must have for all Sludge/Stoner Metal Fans.
You can buy Call Of Kia from Inferno (XII) BandCamp Page
The Trollenberg Terror is a Death Metal/Grindcore/Sludge Metal Band from Germany.
The members are:
Bass / Vocals: Joan Dark Drums / Vocals: Oggy Gitarre / Vocals: Neutrum
Right folks here we have a band with a true schizophrenic nature. The Trollenberg Terror are a band forged in a Mental Asylum where the patients have truly taken over the asylum. And the patients are these sublime and fucked up Sludge Metal band forging Grindcore, Death Metal as a truly bitter pill to swallow.
And it fucking works BIG TIME. As The Trollenberg Terror are a brilliant band you should all check out now. Their blend of Sludge Metal or Sludgecore as they call it, is most definitely fucked up but damn it's got some great fucking riffs.
Their two releases available on BandCamp - Dahlia and Orchid - will show you what they can do. Playing fast paced grindcore beats mixed with Sludge Riffs and aided by Death Metal growls.
Even though the music is quite brutal at times they do have a great fucked up rock and roll edge to them. Their music is quite catchy at times but with a slight dangerous edge.
So if you want something with a bit more kick and an edge to your Sludge Metal then you can't go wrong with The Trollenberg Terror. A superb band with two excellent releases to check out. Both available on Pay Now download.
Check out great tracks - To The Tomb, Dead People Don't Die, Nice Day For A Headdive and From The Womb.
So do yourselves a favour and make an appointment with these slightly deranged Sludge Rockers.
The Gentlemen Bastards are a Stoner Rock Band from Huntsville, Alabama, USA
The members are:
Will Quinn
Bill Barry
Dave Stanley
Böðvar Böðvarsson
The Gentlemen Bastards might be based in Alabama home of all things Southern Rock but don't be expecting a 2nd rate Lynnard Skynard rip-off. These guys have been schooled in the hard rock university of Soundgarden, Clutch, QOTSA and Sabbath.
When you have members from USA, Canada and Iceland - you know this is going to be one hard rocking affair. And these hugely talented bastards just do that.
Their music is a mix of 70's Hard Rock. Southern Boogie Rock 'n' Roll and Stoner Metal to great effect. So you know these guys know how to play a damn mean fine riff. Their S/T debut album is a 52 minute juggernaut of riffs to rock out to with your friends with a few bottles of beer.
They might not be adding anything new to the mix but damn these guys know how to have fun. Just relax and rock out big time with this great band.
The Gentlemen Bastards will show you a good time from start to finish. If your a fan of the bands above then your going to be in Stoner Rock heaven especially on ace tracks - Last Rites, Motorcycle Song, Take A Ride and NWR.
The Gentlemen Bastards have been blazing a mighty damn reputation amongst the Stoner Rock community. See the impressive reviews on their BandCamp Page to see how great these Stoner Rockers are.
It's not the most original of sounds but it's great to listen to a band having a great time and playing what comes naturally to them.
All in all this album is a fucking blast from start to finish. It will leave you with a warm fuzzy glow inside and that's what a great Stoner Rock album should do.
The Gentlemen Bastards is available on BandCamp Pay Now Deal and CD's can be bought as well
Bellua is Sludge/Stoner/Doom Metal Band from Los Angeles, USA
The members are
Jonathan Heuer - Guitar, vocals Ryan Janke - drums
Bellua are a superb Sludge/Stoner Metal band which I have been listening to a lot recently. Their debut EP has 5 great tracks that runs for 22 mins or so.
Bellua don't play to a particular style of Sludge/Stoner Metal. They have a slight Karma To Burn vibe running through their veins on excellent track - Take The Reins.
They they harness the energy of a fast and furious Mastodon style vibe on brilliantly titled - The Darker Side Of Fondue. Adding cool ambient based guitar work into the mix before unleashing in a fury of progressive sludge guitars.
That is just two sides to this great band as it shows that Bellua are a band who like to experiment with their music. They play around with the listeners expectations on each excellent track. You don't know what to expect next. Just great Sludge/Stoner Metal riffs from this hugely talented duo.
You might not like at first but give this a few spins and you will be rocking out to Bellua in no time at all. Their release is a little bit under-produced but it still has many great moments to check out for.
You can download this excellent release from BandCamp Pay Now Deal.
Witch Ripper are a Sludge/Stoner Metal Band from Seattle, USA
The members are
Curtis Parker, Pete Clarke (Drums for the Album)
Well what can I say about Witch Ripper. Well I did say this about them recently on the Facebook Page. Should do the trick here:
"Believe me people this is fucking awesome. Witchripper will fuck your shit up. Download now. Wow. Just fucking wow."
And I am sticking to this original assessment. Witch Ripper will definitely fuck your shit up. If you miss the good old days when Baroness and Mastodon were lean, mean sludge wrecking machines then Witch Ripper is your band. There is no fucking about with these guys.
What you see is what you get. Just brilliant no-nonsense brutal and intense Sludge/Stoner Metal which will have you begging for more.
Their self titled debut maybe only 4 tracks long and lasts for a mere 20 mins but what a 20 minute ride it is. Epic riffs mixed with even more epic riffs to invade your pitiful little life too.
Don't fuck about people just download this now as this is a brilliant release from an extremely talented band. It's available on BandCamp Pay Now Deal but I don't expect so for long.
If you ever wanted to know what Mastodon if Scott Kelly took over the reins well this is your chance. But it's still damn original in it's own right. Yeah I loved this release. Can't wait for a proper full length from these guys as they are going to be one the big-hitters in the years to come.
Póstumo is a Sludge/Post-Metal Band from Buenos Aires.
The members are:
Nicolas - Guitar/Vocals
Lucas - Guitar Gustavo - Bass Juan - Drums
Póstumo are a superb Sludge/Post-Metal Band full of action packed post-metal riffs that pack an almighty punch to their sound.
Their debut ST EP is currently streaming now on their BandCamp Page and showcases what these guys can do. If your a fan of Isis, Cult Of Luna and even Baroness then you will surely dig this excellent band.
As the 7 tracks and almost 30 minutes showcases another great South American Band to check out. They have written some superb riffs to rock the fuck out to. I know our very own Teabag is a big fan of these guys and I can see why.
They use whatever is needed at their disposal. Vocals are shouted you like a finely tuned weapon. Even when they are sung in the band's native tongue. You can feel Nicolas pain and fury in any language all held together by violent outbursts of sublime Sludge/Post-Metal.
Check out great tracks such as Parasomnia, Catarsis and Audiodrome. All showing what these guys do brilliantly well. Rocking The Fuck Out - which is what we love here at Sludgelord.
So headover to BandCamp and check these guys out. You will be pleasantly surprised in what you hear.
This trio is based in San Fransisco, California, and are fairly new to the scene, having formed in 2007. They are unsigned, touting this as their first self-released full-length. Attributing influences on their sound include acts such as: Neurosis, Burning Witch, Asunder, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Review:
This outfit delivers a textured sound which is rich with atmosphere, galvanizing elements of sludge, post, black, and doom. With melodies cascading ambiently between calm and harsh, they have acquired quite the range in sound. I was impressed with the production and quality of this release alone, being the first under their belt.
Personally, they remind me of blackened sludgers Eibon and Ensorcelor. Both rank top-notch in my book and are sure to catch the ears of anyone into this style. The track I'm drawn to the most is 'Cleanse CMXCIX' - incorporating groove and that down-tempo riffage we all know and love - which ties the rest of the album together nicely.
The vocals, albeit not terrible, seem more well suited for a traditional black metal band, boring an audience to tears in some shitty underground club, complete with spike arm bands and leather clothing. They are not terrible in the least, but do no seem to compliment what Burnsred are trying to pull off. Put those same vocals with an up and coming Norwegian black metal band still hopelessly clinging on to the days of what made the scene so great, and they would fit perfectly.
Burnsred pull off the sludge genre pretty flawlessly with one small minor complaint. The way they seem to meaninglessly throw in these sections that fit nowhere in the song, tends to bug me a bit. They seem to be doing it more or less to say they did it instead of letting the song flourish into it's own beast. Call me crazy, but the release would have been far better off without those sections. Still, this is just a small issue I have, which really doesn't bring down the flow of this album too much.
What Burnsred accomplish with their self-titled release is an excellent notch in the belt of the sludge metal genre. Granted it's nothing new or exciting, it's just really good music which is all anyone can ask for nowadays. In a time where it seems the more extreme forms of music are getting more mediocre releases, Burnsred are definitely doing great things. The main problem with sludge releases is how they can suddenly become boring out of nowhere. Burnsred keep things fresh and interesting throughout the whole album.
The release was put out in mid 2011. You can check them out on Bandcamp and acquire this in either CD or digital format for a mere 5 bucks. Teabag Approved!
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First
up out of the blocks is the charmingly monickered 'Crater of Needles' by Headless Kross, Galloping along at hefty
pace, it's just the right mixture of sludge and doom. Think early High on Fire,
that kind of Sabbathy inspired punk/metal hybrid. There's a ripper of a solo
mid way through that really is the icing on the cake. The second half of this
split is occupied by War Iron and their offering, the evil puntastic 'Angelgrinder', Close your mouth when you
listen to it or your fillings may come loose. Throw in some viciously gargled
vocals and you may need to stare at some pictures of kittens for an hour
afterwards just to lift you out of the mind fog these dudes can inflict. Now
that's powerful.
“Headless Kross/War Iron” Split tracklisting
A)
HEADLESS
KROSS – “CRATER OF NEEDLES” (4:30)
B) WAR IRON
– “ANGELGRINDER” (4:30)
The Review:
I
like split releases. They're a cost-friendly and usually highly collectible way
to discover like-minded bands, all neatly wrapped up in the same parcel. And
it's bargain day here at doom central - where it's always 'Black Friday'...
First
up out of the blocks is the charmingly monickered 'Crater of Needles'
by Headless
Kross. I love the raw production on this track; it conjures images
of long haired teens tape trading in the mid 80's, staring at walls in their
bedrooms because of how much their minds have been blown. Galloping along at hefty pace, it's just the right mixture
of sludge and doom. Think early High on Fire, that kind of Sabbathy
inspired punk/metal hybrid. There's a ripper of a solo mid way through that
really is the icing on the cake. And just like High on Fire these guys really
do prove how much beautiful noise a well-honed power trio really can make. It's
quality, not quantity.
The
second half of this split is occupied by War Iron and their offering, the evil
puntastic 'Angelgrinder'(who doesn't like an evil pun?). The first
thing you notice after letting this piece kick you in the teeth is the bass.
And the reason for that is that there are TWO bassists. And NO conventional
six-strings. Think about how heavy that must be for a second. Well, you're
wrong. It's even heavier than that. I used to believe that nothing could come
close to how bleak 'Streetcleaner'by Godflesh
is, but this is damn close. Close your mouth when you listen to it or your
fillings may come loose. Throw in some viciously gargled vocals and you may
need to stare at some pictures of kittens for an hour afterwards just to lift
you out of the mind fog these dudes can inflict. Now that's powerful.
Overall
a great showcase for some great home-grown talents. The future is bright for doom
and sludge right now. And ironically its groups like Headless Kross and War Iron
that are keeping it healthy.
“Headless Kross/War Iron”available to buy here and DD here
This
is all killer, with zero of the filler. Pounding drums, great vocals and
gargantuan riffs. Embrace Slomatics, and succumb to the impending neck pain
with open arms.
“The Future Past” track listing
1) The Running Battle
(5:10)
2) Son Of Ampbreaker (4:47)
Slomatics is:
Marty | Traps, timpani, Intergalactic Channelling
Chris | Bulldog, SuperBee, Green
David | Warpig, Meathead, Orange
The Review
This
new Slomatics
is heavy. And I mean HEAVY. If you
could embody these two tracks I imagine it would take the form of a nuclear war
survivors' worst fears about what is waiting for them, should they choose to
open the bunker door to the remains of the outside world.
The
first track of this dual-pronged sensory assault is 'Running Battle',
It opens with what can only be described as the desperate tones of an
oscilloscope trapped in a washing machine drum, before it gives up the ghost
after being confronted by one of the mothers of all droning riffs. This thing
is pure filth. A neck-snapper in the first degree that could move mountains
from its path. It's almost too effective;
it could be argued that it muffles the vocals out of the fight, but I believe
it augments them. They come across as wise words rather than purely just
aggressive howls. Not that howling is ever a bad thing, but it appears that
wisdom was the best choice here.
The
second offering here is the joyously titled 'Son of Ampbreaker'.
If the riff for 'Running Battle' is Godzilla,
then this thing is his nasty older brother who just got out of jail for crimes
against amplifiers. The two blend seamlessly into each other but the sheer
monolithic scale of it is a game-changer. It drones, wails and fuzzes at a
slightly (and I mean only slightly) quicker pace, but it's enough to logically
build to a close with some tasty Hawkwind-esque atmospherics swirling in the
background. Right before it lurches off into the sunset. Having trampled your
house in the process.
Whatever
you do, DO NOT be put off by the fact that there are only two tracks available
for consumption here. They bring more than enough to the table for any fan of
drone or doom. I enjoyed this offering more than some albums I've heard in
recent times that were packed to the gills. This is all killer, with zero of
the filler. Pounding drums, great vocals and gargantuan riffs. Embrace Slomatics,
and succumb to the impending neck pain with open arms.
