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Review: Odyssey - Abysmal Despair (2012)

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Sweden's "Odyssey" is quite hard to describe, their approach is straightforward while staying experimental in the rocks-like-hell department. Imagine Nick Oliveri's Mondo Generator with a more raw, sludgier & overall heavier sound, in the likes of early Melvins maybe. Here's a band that's definitely not afraid to break barriers & try something else for a change. "Abysmal Despair" is Odyssey's debut full-length released through Transubstans Records . One of the more memorable tracks on this thing has to be " Wicked Witch " (known from the 7'' split with the revamped Black Pyramid), a rifftastic sludgy stoner rock anthem. Others are somewhat hit & miss, but there's plenty to explore. Love it or hate it, this is a pounding lesson in stoner, sludge, noise & garage rock with some really rough edges. Odyssey is Swedish greatness and they delivered a good, fun album for those who like their stoner rock different ...

Drums Are for Parades - Master (2010)

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I'm glad to present you guys another underground gem from my own country, Belgium (always a rare opportunity). Drums Are For Parades is a band from Ghent, East Flanders. Think Baroness meeting up with The Melvins at a Masters Of Reality concert. This is not necessarily heavy music, but it packs a punch. This refreshing three-piece creates an instrumentally focused carnival of raw, unique, diverse & dirty rock. From sludge to stoner, alternative, experimental, orchestral & post-metal. Everyone should check this out asap! myspace.com/drumsareforparades  drumsareforparades.net MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2 Scans Download

Sorceress - Demo (2011)

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Impressive instrumental post-sludge from Canada. This is a great demo that brings us back to the early days of the Savannah, Georgia scene. It's hard not to mention that these guys love their Baroness & Kylesa. Sorceress is a an ambitious band, and they sure know how to deliver some solid grooves. I highly enjoyed this Demo, and would recommend it to anyone that is looking for some post-barbarian sludge with an edge! Any fan of Kylesa, Black Tusk, Baroness & Howl should give this one a shot. sorceress.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Judd Madden - Drown/ Float/ Waterfall (2011)

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A colossal request: Judd Madden from Melbourne, Australia. This solo musician delivers some amazing tunes with these 3 monumental releases. A lengthy, but highly rewarding experience. Influenced by everything sludge, stoner, doom, psychedelic, ambient, progressive & post-metal. Think Pelican, Boris, Neurosis, Isis, Flood & especially Boris to name a few. Drown takes us on a rather dark & raw sludge/ doom trip. Float is a light, dreamy progressive/post-rockish experience. Waterfall (the first release by Judd & currently my favorite) has a more varied approach with some deep riffs & refreshing interludes. From the production to the instruments, this is an impressive one-man job. Some down-tuned destructive riffs in here, warm acoustic guitars, and a lovely piano. Expect a dynamic & highly atmospheric sound. My only (small) complaint is that the overall package could use some extra polishing; the sound can get quite repetitive & the lack of any vocals or even ...

Dickkicker - Somniloquent (2011)

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Dickkicker from Tallahassee, Florida. Now that's a bandname, actually this album is like a kick in the dick; Fast, powerful & highly effective. Their sound could be compared to bands like Black Tusk & Howl. A more uptempo, crossover style of sludge/ doom & stoner metal. Somniloquent is a straight-forward but highly enjoyable listen. Check it out! dickkicker.bandcamp.com myspace.com/dickkickertlh MP3@192Kbps Download or Download 2

Undersmile - A Sea Of Dead Snakes (2010)

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Female fronted sludge/ doom from Oxford, England. This is their debut EP from last year, released through Blindsight Records . A tasty one, prepare yourself for a mesmerizing trip of downtuned goodness with dark, oozing vocals and a good atmospheric touch of doom. An influenced & experimental sound in a rather original package. Think Electric Wizard, Eyehategod, Burning Witch, The Melvins,.. Another welcome addition with more to come! 'We are in the process of a recording and mixing our first album 'Narwhal' which is based on lamentations on the terrors of the sea and we've just recorded a split with Winchester's Caretaker which will be coming out in the next few months (Blindsight Records)' myspace.com/undersmile undersmile.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2 Scans Download

Wizard Smoke - The Speed Of Smoke (2011)

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'Praise for Wizard Smoke‘s The Speed of Smoke from Creative Loafing Atlanta: Wizard Smoke’s second coming weaves the doom and marijuana riffage of its Live Rock in Hell debut, with prog tendencies that carry the music to higher places. The production is stepped up all around, from songwriting and conceptualization to the overall sound and depth of the recording.' - Roadburn.com , album of the day Dirty, psychedelic spaced-out stoner/doom assault from Atlanta. Mighty band with a good mix of both familiar & original sounds in the 'heavy as fuck' department. Check out the band's website for more free downloads; wizardsmoke.net myspace.com/wizardsmoking MP3@VBR Download or Download 2 Scans Download

Major Kong - Orogenesis (2011)

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'Major Kong is a band from Lublin, Poland. Formed in 12.2010, the group was founded by three members of Fifty Foot Woman . Under a new name they play instrumental doom metal.' More rumblin' grooves from Poland. This is Major Kong's debut EP 'Orogenesis', another great addition in the world of heavy instrumentals. It's a downtempo/ downtuned monster, don't expect epic build ups or a highly layered sound. This swampy beast goes forward from beginning to end. A huge, dirty slab of mesmerizing doom.. majorkong.bandcamp.com myspace.com/majorkong666 MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Annapurna - I Am A Leaf (2011)

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Annapurna From Belfast, UK. 'I Am A Leaf' is their first self-released single, and it's a great attempt through the vast fields of post-metal. Omega Massif & Pelican come to mind. Definitely curious what these guys can pull off in the future, this is quite a great debut single to start with! Check it out. 'Annapurna's largely instrumental sound ranges from delicate ambient melodies to oppressive walls of noise, crushing monolithic riffs to tense driving soundscapes, sometimes brooding, sometimes biting - all accompanied by a mesmerizing and powerful live show.' myspace.com/annapurnamusic Annapurna on Metal Archives Visit the band's Bandcamp page to get it in physical (limited to 100 copies)/ digital form. MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Low Gravity - Low Gravity EP (2010)

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Warm, fuzzy, heavy riff driven stoner vibes from Denver, Colorado. Check out Low Gravity's website to download this amazing 5-song EP (or just scroll down). Some highly recommended grooves, thanks to Austin for sharing this! myspace.com/lowgravity303 lowgravity5280.com MP3@192Kbps Download or Download 2