Showing posts with label doom metal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label doom metal. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

The Angelic Process - Weighing Souls With Sand (2007)


Overwhelming. That is what The Angelic Process is. Nothing more, nothing less. When popping the disc in the cd-player the first thing noticed was the comparison with Nadja. Those who are unfamiliar with Nadja, this is an 'Ambient Drone Doom' project of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff that release multiple full-lengths each year. They sound quite similar as they both have a monstrous sound with crushing bass, followed by buzzing guitars and tribal drums.

This is the kind of album that you need to experience for yourself to have an inkling of what's going on. For me everything about this album blends together with raw emotion. The magnitude of power that the music exhibits is stunning. Combining the heaviness and, at times, brutality with utter splendor, this album spans genres and mindsets impressively and distinctly.





Monday, December 27, 2010

Thou - Summit (2010)


Dense, atmospheric, harsh, all words that can describe the 3rd album by New Orleans band Thou. Summit is a departure from the band's norm, bringing tighter, more focused playing to the table, and it really does sound great. The atmosphere is dark & harsh but never does it come close to being stagnant or boring. It's not your average Doom Metal album, it's slow churning and raw. Definitely check it out.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Electric Wizard - Black Masses (2010)


Electric Wizard are back and I have to say that they're as heavy as ever. The riffs seem more focused this time around and more groovier than in the past. In a way it takes elements from several of their album and combines them into one. And that is not a bad thing.