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Their current line-up consists of:Bahb - VocalsCorey - GuitarsSean - BassNate- DrumsTracklist:1. Sobriety Is Overrated - 1:292. The Fang - 4:093. Black Sunday - 1:294. Harmful Situation - 1:495.
Kanker Nose - 2:396. Lightbulb Smoker - 5:477. The Spider - 1:408. Going Through Your Purse (Mentors cover) - 4:30 (Feat. Jesse Kling)Bio:Fistula are currently active, having experienced a number of line-upchanges throughout the years. They are a filthy class-act in the sludge arenaindeed, heralding former - as well as ex- members - affiliated withbands such as Ultralord, Sollubi, King Travolta, Rue, 16, Trenchant,Scumchrist, Accept Death, and Sloth (US).With theoutput of unique and varied sound both have to offer, the Ohio scenereminds me of the close ties members of various well known New Orleansbands have in common, often sharing the same members in any givenoutfit. Fistula aren't your run-of-the-mill sludgers, with their fastpaced take on the genre, they would definitely appeal to crust/punk fansas well.You get psychotic vocals, thickly layeredsludge riffs, and an overall gritty sound that picks up in speed atunpredictable moments.
Lyrically, their sick and indifferent attitudeshines through nicely, with easily audible vocals on most tracks, andthe point they are trying to convey is observable in song-title alone. Mostly dealing with topics of suffering, failure, addiction, religion and other hardships in life.Review:Totingtheir latest album 'Northern Aggression', we get everything we expectfrom these sick, depressed individuals. Their true-to-life lyricalnature and down-tuned, oppressive break downs attract me the most, as thereis no room left for fantasy. As a special treat, they do not hesitateto rip faces with aforementioned speedy sections, rounding it off perfectlyfor fans of this blend.My favorite track on thisrelease is definitely 'Lightbulb Smoker'.
For me, it is highlyreminiscent of their 'Idiopathic' days from back in 2003. Even more useless info, but still worthy of noting: Fistula jazz it up a little bit with their twofull-lengths from 2008, 'Inverted Black Star' and 'Lessons in Lamentation', which arecompletely different to the otherwise untainted sound we all know and love, asthey are instrumental, noisy, and very droned out, like fellow experimentalsludgers, Bongripper and Drug Honkey, from Chicago.The highlight here remains 'Northern Aggression', but with my hardcore fan tendencies, I have to drone on about them in other areas, as they simply slay my fucking face off. Corey Bing, creator and mastermind behind Fistula, is a modern day lyrical genius.
Thanks for your cooperation.Fistula - Northern Aggression (2012)Northern Aggression by Fistula. (Dave) We listen to a lot of music, really.
I grew up with metal and heavy obscure music in general, some of the guys grew up listening to punk or 60s/70s rock, but when we started togheter we found in Kyuss and stoner rock our common passion. It's hard to say which bands influence us the most 'cause we hardly ever think about this or that band when we write our music, but surely all the shit we listen to affect the way we are. Journalists say we sometimes remind of Mastodon, or Tool, or even King Crimson. (Dave) Of course we are. Many webzines talk about 'Maktub' as a masterpiece, and we're very proud of our Son when we read such statements.
The process that leads to the recording of every album and the recording sessions themselves are always a rewarding experience to me, because you see the creature taking shape. We recorded 'Maktub' in just 5 long days, can you believe it?Q8 – How did you get the legendary Ben Ward from Orange Goblin and Luca T. Mai from Zu to record with you guys on Maktub. Bet that was a rewarding experience in itself. (Dave) We shared the stage with Orange Goblin and Zu few times in the past, and after one of these shows we simply asked them to appear on our new album and that's it. With Luca it was easier because 'Maktub' was recorded in Rome and he simply came to the studio one afternoon and recorded his parts straightaway, though he had never listened to the songs before.
Ben came to Pescara instead, our hometown, where we spent a cool weekend together, recorded his vocal parts, ate big amounts of Italian food and drank a lot of beers. We also had the pleasure to have him as a dj in one of our favourite clubs. All in all, we had an amazing time.
(Dave) It's really hard to be an underground band in Italy. There are always less structures willing to invest on original music and there's a crushing crisis everywhere, that's why many venues are closing. We tend to play more abroad, where people is generally more curious about what we do.
But it doesn't mean we don't like to play Italy, we've had some great shows here too. I must say that the reception is usually pretty good, maybe a little more outside the country.Q11 – Italy has a great Stoner/Sludge/Doom Metal scene thanks to bands like yourselves, Ufomammut, Morkobot, Zu, and Rotorvator (OK Black Metal but what an awesome band) – Can you tell our readers of any upcoming great bands to keep an eye on from Italy. (Dave) With our first album'Ode To Maximum' I spread many promos looking for a label, the true story is that we found no label interested in its release, so we simply put it out it by ourselves. I met Subsound Records' boss in person after some time when I was living in Rome and he told me he really dig the promo.
Few months after we signed a deal with Subsound Records in order to release two albums, simple. We have in the plans to release our sold-out debut on Vinyl, can't wait.Q13 – Have you toured with any famous bands and have you got any interesting stories from your tours?
(Stonino) I think it would take more than a book to tell what happened on the road so far. We saw naked girls in wooden houses on the lonely Czech roads longing for a truckdriver to stop, we played in an underground bunker from Second World War in Germany, we met two 45 year old punks from Belgium and slept in their scruffy house, we ate mushrooms in Amsterdam and fried chicken in London, we spent hours at the borders, talked with every strange people from all over Europe, played in a boat on the Danube as well as in a garage in a Slovenian village.
I think my brain cannot recollect all the crazy things we've seen. Alunah have just released their superb new album – White Hoarhound which is receiving praise all over the place. This is a must have album which I reviewed very.
Well Soph (Lead Vocalist and Guitarist) kindly agreed to talk to me.Q1 – Hi Soph. Firstly, thanks for doing this and taking the time to talk to us at Sludgelord.
We really appreciate it.No worries! Thanks for the support, anyone who knows me will tell you I love to talk.Q2 – For People not in the know – Can you tell them how the band came about, When you formed etc.We started in 2006 by accident really, Dave (who's also my husband) used to play in a band called Sonic Lord and we always used to see this couple at their shows. During one of my drunken episodes I started chatting to them and kind of signed Dave up to have a jam with the guy (who is now our drummer Jake). I went along with him, tried some vocals out and the band was born. Gaz replaced our previous bass player in 2009, and we met him from playing gigs with his other band General. Q3 – How would yourselves describe your sound.We used to call ourselves 'psych, blues, doom' but you tend to get pigeon holed then and people turn up expecting a psychedelic band or a blues band.
We have doom, blues, stoner, rock 'n' roll and psychedelic elements to our sound but when it comes down to it, we're just a straight up heavy rock band.Q4 – Which bands influence you on your music.We each have many different influences, and we don't always agree with each other's view of what makes a great band hahaha. Between us we're influenced by a broad spectrum of music including Alice in Chains, Acid King, Soundgarden, Goatsnake, 13th Floor Elevators, Sabbath, Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Pink Floyd, Bottom, Cream, Sleep. I could go on forever.
For me personally, vocalists that inspire me include Janis Joplin, Lori S, Grace Slick, Tairrie B and Joni Mitchell.Q5 – Is the band a full time project or do you have full time jobs to contend with.Unfortunately we have full time jobs as well, without them we couldn't do the band but they also get in the way of doing the band, it's a vicious circle. Between us we work in marketing, electronics, design and printing, so some great skills for being in a band haha.
I'm chuffed that Orange Goblin have recently announced that after 17 years they are finally giving their jobs up to go full time with the band, that's the dream right there!Q6 – What is the song-writing process like in the band. Is it a whole band collective or individuals that write the music.Generally the whole band write the songs, we each have our own sections but it usually starts with the riff which Dave usually comes up with, then we build the song around that. Melody and lyrics come last, and that's my job.
Having Gaz (who is primarily a guitarist), in the band, really helps as he's an awesome song writer and comes up with great riff and song ideas. For example, White Hoarhound was Gaz's riff and you can really tell the difference from Dave's more doomier and more bluesy riffs. It's cool to have that variety. Q7 – You have received a whole load of great praise for your first two albums that most of took you by surprise. Are you happy with the response you have got so far.So happy, like you say we did well from reviews for Call of Avernus, and have done so far for White Hoarhound.
The second album is so important, especially when your debut was so well received, and I hope that people can see how Alunah have grown and even more importantly, like the album. To be honest, even if it was poorly received, we made it for ourselves and we're happy with it, anyone else enjoying it is a bonus. The most nervous we've been was when Mark at PsycheDOOMelic Records listened for the first time, he's the one investing in it and he loved it. Phew!Q8 – Can you tell us a bit more about White Hoarhound.
What it's about as it's got a lot of creepy vibes going on.I think there's a lot of melancholy on this album, probably a lot of it subconscious. This is the first time I've explained the idea behind the name and title track, the name was originally conceived in Llandudno in North Wales.
Dave (our lead guitarist and my husband) and I were there on holiday and my Dad had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. It seemed so apt to my current situation fuelled by my interest in mother nature, and was just a great name. After chatting to the guys we decided that was the name of the album. That's the only personal song on the album, and perhaps the most emotional. The rest of the songs are about moments in English pagan history and just generally about witchcraft, sacrifice, myth and magic. I love reading about those subjects, I can escape into a different world and it helps explain things to me - I suppose in a way other religions do to other people.Q9 – Now your partner Dave is in the band. Is that a hard dynamic to contend with having your partner being in the same band as yourself.
Does it cause any extra stress at times.No its totally cool, no stress or dramas at all. Dave's my husband of almost a year and we've been together for 14 years. I love being in a band with him, when we're doing band stuff we're just band mates. He's my rock and best mate, he was the one to encourage me in the first place to have the confidence to be in a band. He gives me guidance on the best equipment to buy as he's a complete music geek, and indulges my interest in paganism and the occult (and pretends to look interested when I explain my lyrics). As I said earlier, my Dad has been very poorly recently, and we've gone through a very tough time of late, I couldn't have got through it without Dave - as well as Jake and Gaz.
Dave went through the same with his Dad when we recorded our Fall to Earth EP, and we were all there for each other then. Jake was our best man, his girlfriend Liv was one of my bridesmaids, Gaz and his girlfriend Michelle (and the lady who recently tattooed some Alunah artwork onto me) were also at the wedding. This is going to sound cheesy, but we're all extended family - we know when to be there for each other, and when to back off.
Q10 – What has been the reception like to your live gigs. Has it all been good responses.
Any major live highlights so far.We have a great response from most of our live shows, of course any band will tell you that there are amazing gigs and shit gigs, but generally we have a great time. Our early shows were a bit hit and miss but we were all trying to find our feet and a lot of people in the 'scene' didn't get what we were about. Our 3rd gig was supporting doom legends Trouble, and we were quite frankly shit! That didn't do much to raise our profile amongst fans, but the venue asked us back to support Paradise Lost so not too bad overall!
My personal highlights have been supporting Acid King and Fu Manchu as well as our numerous tours including my favourite with Italy's Doomraiser. That tour should have been Solace headlining but because of Visa issues they couldn't make it and Doomraiser stepped up from main support - such an awesome band! We've also played with Witchcraft, Karma 2 Burn, Graveyard, Nebula, Firebird, Orange Goblin. Amongst many other awesome heavyweights! We've worked very hard and have had some amazing opportunities. Q11 – Do you get many gigs in your home town.
Or do you have to travel around a lot.Not so much our home town as between us we live in Solihull, Coventry and Brownhills, so the closest place to all of us is Birmingham. Bearing that in mind, we do play Birmingham a lot - especially our home from home, Scruffy Murphys.
We do also travel around a lot, but so far only in England. In 2013 we have plans to get out of England, and are currently planning for a couple of tours.Q12 – When you started the band what were your original hopes and dreams for the band. And have they been met yet.When we started we just wanted to make great music that we enjoyed, then as you develop you have fresh hopes and dreams such as playing with certain bands, getting a record deal, having an album in the shops etc. We've achieved the majority of what we originally set out to do, and have met so many amazing people along the way whilst doing it. The next step is to give up our day jobs and go on tour with Black Sabbath!Q13 – Now I know Gaz is involved with the brilliant Sludge/Stoner Rock Band – General. Are any other members involved with any other projects of any kind we should know about.Yeah, General are awesome and that's how we met Gaz initially. Jake and I aren't involved with any other musical projects.
Dave used to play guitar in Sonic Lord and bass in Godsize. Unfortunately, both bands have now split up but when Alunah started he was busy with all 3 bands. Q14 – What are your favourite bands around at the moment. Do you listen to modern day rock/metal or do you just listen to the classic era of Stoner Rock/Hard RockI tend to mainly listen to classic bands and artists such as The Doors, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley and Led Zeppelin. I also love more modern bands such as Red Fang, Jucifer, The Black Keys, Blood Ceremony, Big Elf and Ghost. We're lucky to be part of a great scene in England which is busily bubbling away under the surface, getting ready to blow up and hopefully make a massive mark. We're lucky to have friends in awesome bands such as Gringo, General, Dead Existence, Trippy Wicked, Gurt, Grifter, Desert Storm, Burden of the Noose, Bastard of the Skies, Selfless, Berserkewitz, Sally and Undersmile!
That's a very small list amongst some top bands, we're very lucky to play amongst these guys.Q15 – What are the most and least rewarding aspects of participating with the band.For me the most rewarding aspect is seeing people bang their heads at our live shows, and see them get into the music. It's also really lovely to meet new people all the time, especially those who we finally meet after chatting on the net. I'd say the least rewarding is that shitty moment at 4am when you've played a long sweaty gig, driven back for hours and unloaded the equipment, only to have 2 hours sleep before getting up for work. You've got to love being in a band to constantly put up with that.Q16 – What is your view of bands and blogs giving away music for free. Lot of bands and people have different perspectives.If the person who has paid for the recording and pressing, whether it be the band or the label, has agreed to the giveaway then why not.
If it helps to get a bands music out to a wider audience then fair play. However, when I don't always agree with free music is when someone else decides to leak the music. We had that with White Hoarhound when a press contact leaked the album to torrent sites, a month before the release date.
Saying that however, it did actually help us out in the end, our website visits went through the roof and we had tonnes of pre-orders, the opposite could have happened though, we actually benefited from it. I have no issue with a band making the decision to give their own music away for free, it's another form of promotion and in this day and age it needs to be considered as part of the wider picture. Q17 – I think it's great that female vocalists like yourself, Mlny (Royal Thunder), Hel and Taz (Undersmile), Stevie from Dark Castle and Sara from Bezoar are making a name for yourselves and bringing a fresh perspective to a male orientated genre. You must be proud of doing something different and unique.Yeah I suppose so haha, I don't like to concentrate on the female vocal thing too much. We used to sell ourselves using the 'female fronted doom' angle, but really there shouldn't be a separation of genders, we're just all making heavy music. I'd rather us be known for doing something different regarding how we put melodies and songs together, rather than the fact that I'm a woman.
It is nice for people to recognise us for doing something different, but I'd rather it be down to all of our efforts rather than just my gender.Q18 – What advice or words of wisdom would you give to upcoming bands and musicians who are about to start a Sludge/Doom/Stoner Rock Band.Write music for yourself and don't listen to, or follow trends. If we listened to what people said about us in the early days, we wouldn't be here now. It's very satisfying to read comments or reviews from people now, who I know for a fact detested us 2 years ago. That's why I'm in love with Jucifer - you can't pigeon hole those guys, every song you listen to is different. They're doing what they want to do without giving a shit what's fashionable. Very few music fans like bands who try to do new things, it challenges them and if they don't instantly understand it they presume they hate it.
If what you're doing is of a decent quality, these people will eventually get on board (not always, but sometimes), but until then, don't let their shitty comments ruin what is a truly awesome experience. You'll meet plenty of amazing people who are moved by the music you write.Q19 – What are your views of blogs such as the Sludgelord reviewing your records, as opposed to mainstream music magazines? Has your music reached the mainstream mags, at home or around the world?Awesome! I don't care which publication writes about Alunah - big or small, or even what they say, I'm just happy anyone takes the time and effort to write about us. I've told this story so many times but it's how I see things.
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The artist Salvador Dali never read his press, instead he weighed it regularly and if it got heavier, he knew more publications were writing about him - job done, happy Salvador! I now have the same outlook, I do read all of our press but I don't beat myself up anymore if it's shit.
We have had the likes of Terrorizer, Kerrang, Zero Tolerance, Rock Sound and Metal Hammer take notice which is cool. In fact, we were recently MSN Entertainments album of the week, and featured in Terrorizer's Doom issue where we were amongst Undersmile and Trippy Wicked as the 'Future of Doom' which was very flattering. We're equally as happy with the more underground publications such as Sludgelord, Doomantia, Soggy Bog, The Obelisk, Metal Kaoz, Planet Mosh, Soda Shop, Ninehertz and Fast 'n' Bulbous write about us.
Support is support and were very blessed to have recently received a lot of it.Q20 - Lastly do you have anything you want to say to your fans.Massive love going out to you Steve for the support you've shown us with your recent review, and with this interview. Thanks to everyone who has brought a copy of White Hoarhound, seen us at a recent live show, brought us a drink and just been generally supportive of us. Check out updates at or.Well Soph thanks for answering these questions. All the best from all of us at Sludgelord.
I hope to see you guys in concert one time. Their line-up consists of:KG - DrumsBooze - Vocals/GuitarSethro - Vocals/GuitarTracklist:1. Fight Right3. Lame in Vain4.
Move Her Body5. Meth Valley 996.
Suck It or Blow8. What's Going OnThis almighty trio features members of ex- Angel Hair and various side-projects from the punk/hardcore scene. They carved out a sound of their own as Rabbits and were signed to Relapse shortly thereafter.Rabbits are back with their latest monster 'Bites Rites', another sludged out, yet upbeat full-length full of awesome and win only they can pull off. This band has stuck with me ever since I caught wind of them back in early 2011, with 'Lower Forms'. Another heavy-duty release worth a spin or ten.I'm not too sure when they got together but they are pretty active at this point, playing live gigs fairly often. I enjoyed 'Bites Rites' from the very first listen because it's that pissed off sludge I love so dearly with added grittiness thrown in.Honing a style all their own, the sound is a blend of doom, sludge, punk, thrash, and hardcore elements churned into one entity.
They can be likened to many bands out there, with the sludge label being the prominent tag attributed to Rabbits, we would expect alot of monotonous, steady paced riffs, and the occasional groove. Well, not with these guys - even though I enjoy that style immensely - they tend to bring on the right amount of violence nicely.I'm very pleased they are so active right now, as I thought we wouldn't hear from them after 'Lower Forms', although they have played tirelessly alongside other notable bands in the meantime (YOB, Red Fang, Burmese), hinting towards more material. Well, this release is definitely not lacking in delivery and conception, not that I suspected it anyway, because they fucking slay!The artwork is also another eye catching feature worthy of a poster print. I have a bad habit of collecting music with excellent art, but the sound is usually up my alley in those cases, as is with this one.Incredibally, I have been blessed with yet another album that is flawless from beginning to end, but that is what this is all about. We take great pleasure here in highlighting gems like this.
Song for song does not disappoint, and things really start to kick in mid-way through with 'Meth Valley 99'. Vocally, I sense a sort of hybrid blend between Cable, The Melvins, and High on Fire. Sonically, they are as turbo-charged as ever, outdoing their first full-length entirely, in my opinion. Truly an entity to be reckoned with.'
Bites Rites' was released September 18th, 2012 on Good to Die Records, which can be previewed and purchased with the provided links. Get those asses in gear and support these dirty bastards.Rabbits - Bites Rites PromoBites Rites by RABBITS RABBITS will gnaw their way across the Western US on a live shitfest insupport of their newly-birthed sophomore LP Bites Rites beginningtomorrow. Since previous announcements, new gatherings have beenconfirmed, the now thirteen-date excursion including live mayhemalongside Black Cobra, Dietso, Witch Mountain, Castle, Sons of Tonatiuh, Drunk Dad and others. RABBITS: Thirteen-City Western US Rampage Begins TomorrowNewly Birthed Live Footage And Sophomore LP Now Playing. Catch a whiff of what all the fuzz is about with some freshly harvestedlive footage of the RABBITS shredding those in attendance at theirhometown Bites Rites record release show last week at the Good To DieYoutube portal and listen to the whole goddamn LP, dubbed the Onion'sA.V. I have been contacted recently by Leandro, a rock journalist from Buenos, Argentina.Leandro has just started his own fanzine -. And it's a brilliant fanzine that features some great well known names and some not so well known names.Leandro certainly knows his stuff.
OK's mainly written in Leandro's native language. But let Google Translate for you and you can read some excellent news, reviews and interviews.So headover there now and give it a try. Anybody who can read Spanish can also check the free that Leandro is also involved in.A great blog from our Argentinian Friends. Highly Recommended. Their own description should tell you more that I could possibly ever do.' El Yeti is a power trio (though the demo was recorded as a two-piece) formed in Barcelona (Spain) on 2011.
We just finished our first demo, simply called 'Demo'. 4 songs dedicated to some of our favourite 80's action films such as Cobra, Commando, Die Hard or 48 Hrs.Our music has already been described by some as a 'powerful mix of Masters Of Reality and The Cult' or 'COC meets Kyuss' thanks to the song 'El Presidente' being featured in 2012's compilation of the prestigious Azkena Rock Festival (Vitoria, Spain).
A festival in which has featured acts as Blue Cheer, Ozzy Osbourne, Orange Goblin, Black Label Society, Pentagram or Clutch.' Here is a superb split by two excellent artists - and.Here is the article from their Page'Sanhedrin brings a barrage of raw, blackened hardcore to the table that would be just as at home with the Scandinavian d-beat bands as it would with late-90s American metalcore. Maranatha comes with a sound that mixes equal parts Entombed, Crowbar, and heavy hardcore. Both bands lyrical content deals with the shame American Christianity has brought upon itself and the world, as well as the struggle of doubt, disbelief, and the reflection of self.'
Their sophomore album 'The Death of Utopia' has become a cult hit - and rightly so. Space Bong are one of the most raw, the heaviest, and above all believable doom bands on earth - as every bit as dark as Sunn O))) and Kharnate, and as in-tune with drone as Earth and Yob.
There is nothing ambiguous about the weight of their their nihilistic sludge; nothing is faked or forced.Now - in the middle of recording their long-awaited new album 'Deadwood to Worms' - this South Australia sextet are hitting a string of shows on the east side of Australia, including an appearance at ThisIsNotArt 2012 in newcastle.Be sure to catch then when they come through your town. Earthship are a Sludge/Stoner Metal band from GermanyThe members are:Bastian Gutschke: BassDennis Boettcher: DrumsRobin Staps: GuitarJan Oberg: Guitar, VocalsEarthship blasted their way into our vortex in 2011 when they released their superb debut album – Exit Eden. It was warmly received by fans and critics along for it’s mixture of Sludge, Doom and Stoner Metal with a slight progressive edge.Well the guys are back with their even better follow up – Iron Chest.
A 10 song opus that runs for a superb 42 mins or so. Earth Ship have brought in a cool prog sludge rock vibe to their music.The album plays more a slight homage to Isis, Neurosis and Mastodon. 3 of the finest bands to grace the Sludge Metal scene of the last 20 years or so. But Earthship still add their own great ideas to the genres. They play a mixture of Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal that is virtually impossible to ignore.First track – Old Woman’s Gloom – shows you what to expect.
A 4 minute brilliant blast of Progressive Sludge blended in with awesome modern Doom/Stoner Metal riffs.If you like this track from the start then your in for a treat. As this album follows the same sort of path of playing excellent Sludge/Stoner Metal riffs with a slight Post-Metal edge.
But done in a more robust and less time consuming time frame. The songs run form 3 mins to 5 mins in length.If you’re a fan of Mastodon’s – The Hunter then you going to find much to enjoy here as it follows the same sort of template but with more aggressive and better vocals that suits the fast paced riffage going on.Earthship have out done themselves here.
As this album is a brilliant blast from start to finish. They know exactly what needs to be done.
To rock the heck out and entertain the listener from start to finishIt’s not all sweetness and light. Earthship do feature some bleak lyrics in their music to portray an eerie and atmospheric atmosphere at times. Especially on the amazing track – Boundless Void – which is probably my fave track on the album.As it has some of the best riffs on the album especially at the start before the excellent vocals kick in. It shows how talented these guys actually are.I don’t want to spoil anymore of the surprises for you.
All you need to know this album is an outstanding collection of expertly written tracks that will have you coming back for more.As you expect with the talent involved, this is one brilliantly produced all-round package. Everything is played loud, crisp and clear and shows off the bands talent for playing superb Sludge/Stoner Metal riffs from start to finish.Even the album cover is excellent. Fit’s the albums tone perfectly well. You know your in for a great time and this is an essential purchase.My final thought is you need to check out this album right now.
Earthship have released their best material to date and this is one band that I want to get bigger and bigger. As they truly deserve it.Awesome and Highly Recommended.Iron Chest is available on and is available to buy from 15th October 2012 and from all good stockists everywhere.Big Thanks again to Pelagic Records for letting us review this great album. Much appreciated.Check This Great Band Below. Abraham is a Sludge/Post-Metal Band from Switzerland.The members are:Schlagmeister - vocalsJakkob Wierdmann - guitarsMat Axwielder - guitarsVerde DiCabillo - bassRenzo Tornado Especial - vox, keysDavid Burzum - drumsAbraham first burst onto the scene in 2010 with their debut album - An Eye On The Universe. The album left me rather cold.
I did try to enjoy it but I couldn’t find that emotional connection. And I haven’t listened to it since until recently.Well when Aaron advised me had a copy to review of their new album – The Serpent, the Prophet and The Whore – I thought I would give them another try as I heard many positive things about their new album.
So here goes with my review. What we have here is an 8 song album that runs for 47 minutes or so. I don’t know what has happened but this album is a work of Sludge/Post-Metal brilliance.The guys are heavier and louder than ever.
They have an adrenaline fuelled purpose not seen on their debut album. Everything comes together brilliantly. The riffs, the lyrics and the vocals all have an equal part to play.First track – Start with a Heartbeat – draws you in with its heavy pummelling riffs and great blend of Clean and Hardcore based vocals to drive the hard hitting atmosphere home.
This album will have you instantly hooked as it has a sombre and bleak mood all the way through. Especially with the great song titles the band have came up.If your into ISIS, Neurosis, The Ocean and Cult Of Luna then get ready to add Abraham to your must have Sludge/Post-Metal bands. The guys have really excelled themselves here. They have written a blistering album that should set them amongst the leaders of the new breed of Sludge/Post-Metal artists.The vision of the songs is quite startling and breathtaking especially on “This is Not A Dead Man Yet”, “New King, Dark Prophet” and the epic 8:28 masterpiece – “Carcasses”.The album is expertly produced and performed by all involved. This is brutal and bleak Sludge/Post-Metal to drown your sorrows to.
Don’t expect uplifting Post-Rock interludes or ambient passages as Abraham keeps things lean, mean and very angry. And it’s the better for it.Abraham have delivered a truly career-defining album for themselves. And one that will see them go a very long way indeed.This is an album that deserves your maximum attention now. And I urge you all to check it out. Thanks to this album I am now a confirmed fan of these hugely talented Sludge Rockers. So much so I am beginning to enjoy their debut album in a whole new light.Awesome and Highly Recommended.You can buy this brilliant album on Pelagic Records from 28th Sept 2012 and from all good stockists as well. From the first few notes you just know that this record is going to be a corker.
The first and title track, ‘ The 7 th Direction’ immediately twists and turns, taking you round the houses in and out of different rooms, like some kind of twisted psychotic estate agent. So many riffs packed into each song that you cannot imagine that most of this record isn’t improvised. The guitar playing is amazing and the bass and drums lay a great foundation for groove, so tight but they have been doing this together now for the last 18 years. 13 tracks over 50+ mins, this band has enough material on this one record that would last most ordinary rock bands a whole career. We continue with ‘ View from the Moon’, and at only four and a half minutes, this song takes you there and half way back. ‘ Moral hazard’ keeps up the pace with more mega riffs, head banging furiously until the wah induced leads weave in and out.
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Great guitar effects, not over used but skilfully applied. ‘ Dark matter’ the shortest song at just 2.14 mins is another manic lick induced trip. ‘ The Space between us’, now this baby is my personal favourite track on the album, a nice clean guitar intro, meandering melodically leading into the most awesome lead break I have heard in a long long time.
Witchcraft
Amazing control and use of the tremolo bar into some even more ear blistering solo.