Jupiterian.

Yeah, I've been slacking on here really. Deal with it. Anyway.. I've never been madly into doom death but every so often something catches my ear. It's just started to get cold where I live now so it seems appropriate. Heavy as fuck but that kinda of weird Allman Brothers twang to it.. like melodically. The brightness in the notes...? Does that even make sense? That is what I mean anyway. The music rolls with a lethargic churn with those bright melodies - all alongside harsh dm vox. The last track is my particular highlight.

You are able to download each track for free - I have checked with the band, that is cool. They've just got the $7 as... inspiration for anyone who wants to chuck in a dime.

 

Desert Suns.

So, I'm starting a new job on Monday. Though here nothing will change - I will be slow, but relentless! Otherwise, I'm delighted to point you towards another release that really captured my speakers these last few days; Desert Suns by er, Desert Suns. They are definitely Stoner Rock.. but much alike Kyuss also features subterranean rumblings, though arguably, not always Sabbathian in nature! 

The album is quite brief.. perhaps a track or two short in my humble opinion. But that's only because I wanted more! It's hard to exactly pinpoint what this band does that tickles me. But if you aren't going to even check out the tracks with that bomb artwork then more fool you man. Mmmmm riffs. 

Crobot UK Tour.

First ever UK Tour for Crobot! and from the jams above you can tell it won't be long until they've entered the general conciousness of you fellow boogie rockers. Dates below!

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Sep 23 - Coventry, United Kingdom - Coventry Kasbah.
Sep 24 - London, United Kingdom - London XOYO.
Sep 26 - Glasgow, United Kingdom - O2 ABC Glasgow 2.

MØR.

I'm having trouble keeping up with all the new releases at the moment, literally overwhelming. Glad Electric Wizard seem to have gotten their shit together again finally though. But in particular pleased Valkyrie have been signed by Relapse (along with new album!). This -should- mean they tour Europe which would be amazing.

But back to business and just out of the blue - only released a few days ago, is Громкость by MØR. No idea what this means, so feel free to enlighten me. The music kinda falls more in the hard rock side of things, but has enough other bits and bobs going on.. kraut rock moments, sabbathian plods and I guess what you could call some sludge influence. The final track is also easily one of the best EyeHateGod covers I've heard in a very long time too. They definitely sound very mature musically, just the ideas with the execution. That perfect balance between heavy riff and bluesy lead. In fact, my only complaint is that it feels I'm only listening to half an album - it's all over too soon!

Toke.

The jams might seem like your standard sludge fair, but please acknowledge the uninhibited level of groove shown in these two tracks! I have a soft spot for Toke though and it happens to be a regional thing. Toke hail from North Carolina, home of the mighty and legendary Buzzov-en. Like some other NC brethren Weedeater, Toke have also sought to honour this heritage in their sound. Recognize.

2014 - Demo

Reclvse.

First things first, Demon Head, who I'd been quite tough on some weeks back, just released a new song along with a re-recording of my favourite song off their demo. Along with giving themselves even more of their own sound.. they come off in parts like a mixture of Internal Void and early Pentagram. Utterly delicious. 

Second, ASTRAL DOOM actually have a give-away! If you're after some hateful misanthropic sludge, you can win a free Grey Widow download. First person to hit me up on the Facebook page claims it! But only bother if you feeling the jams people. They'll be touring the UK w/ Cult of Occult later this year! Details here and a heads up, the London show will be completely FREE! So no fucking excuses brothers and sisters.

Last, but definitely not least, is Reclvse. From the land of the world's biggest LSD factory we have some downbeat doom. The demo sound itself is pretty rough but the music itself I'd say is very highly articulated. They remind me of Marble Chariot who I also really like. I'll be quite honest and say I'm not particularly acquainted with this side of doom, although I'm probably just being a moron as they have more to do with Revelation and Warning then something like Draconian. But anyway, the songs are crafted way beyond the quality of the sound and you can imagine (or at least I can), with the right collection of songs and production you've easily got yourself another Doom Metal album in the end of year lists in assorted Metal publications. The vocals also also have this strange chant quality to them which is entirely hypnotising. Hopefully they play Desertfest or something soon!

2014 - Reclvse [Demo]