There’s something about the harsh urban landscapes of Chicago
that makes it a breeding ground for sludgy doom metal. Indian, Bongripper, The Atlas Moth, Ledge... and are very
own Scientist, that’s just for starters.
Another, lesser known name but equally deserving of the spotlight are Pale Horseman, who have
been prolific yet consistent in high quality since 2012. Their fifth album, “For
Dust Thou Art”, continues the band’s tradition of mixing high-grade
misanthropy with apocalyptic visions, and a taste for thundering riffs and
rhythms.
We kick off this weekend in magnificent style with the
premiere of “Tundra”, with the heaviness of Entombed joining the grandiosity of Mastodon’s sludgy past or Neurosis’ present. Jason Schryver is
a powerhouse on drums, driving the song forward at a pace that forces every
neck to bend. Resounding Godflesh-esque
riffs and thick, intricate bass playing and the duality Eric Ondo and Andre Almaraz interweaving
a melodic sneer and strained howl echoing into the abyss.
The whole song and album for that matter sounds immaculate, so
judge for yourself, by checking out the video below.
