ALBUM PREMIERE: Spanish psych/doom trio Kabbalah begin their journey of "Spectral Ascent"

Emerging underground doom specialists Twin Earth Records will release “Spectral Ascent” by Spanish psych/doom trio KABBALAH on July 7th 2017. The band’s mysterious and fascinating sound contains flashes of occult rock, 70s retro and classic psychedelia drawing comparisons to such luminaries of scene from past and present such as BloodCeremony, Coven, Deep Purple, indeed with such a talented line up armed with such a brilliant record, it likely this Spanish Trio will not only erase our post Brexit blues but see the band emerge as one of the forerunners on the scene.  Don’t take our word for it; judge for yourselves as we present “Spectral Ascent” in full for your listening pleasure.  Twin Earth Records are taking preorders now and are available here.   

Band info: bandcamp|| facebook

ALBUM REVIEW: Book of Wyrms - "Sci-fi/Fantasy"

By: Richard Maw

Album Type: Full Length

Date Released: 01/01/2017

Label: Twin Earth Records

The legendary Hawkwind would be happy with the sounds exhibited on “Nightbong”, while the darkness on “All Hollows Eve” is right in sync with Uncle Acid et al.  This is a good record which combines some of the best of space/stoner/doom in one package. A band to watch in 2017.

“Sci Fi/Fantasy” CD/DD track listing:

1). Leatherwing Bat

2). Infinite Walrus

3). Cosmic Filth

4). Nightbong

5). All Hollows Eve

6). Transcendental Migraine

7). Sourwolf

The Review:

The title says it all here; this is a very adept combination of stoner/spacey rock and doom/trad metal- thus melding the elements of science fiction and sword and sorcery themes to great effect. Richmond. Virginia has given us some big names in metal in the past (Lamb of God) and some real cult favourites (Alabama Thunderpussy). Perhaps Book of Wyrms will be joining one of those camps?

“Leatherwing Bat”is a rollicking and loping groove which languidly rolls out of the speakers. Songs are lengthy and sprawling in the main and the production is pleasingly fuzzy and live sounding (you can hear the snare rattle when only the bass plays- no cutting of tape here).

A track by track is not really necessary here; if you like the vibe, you'll like the album. You get lead guitar, slow and rolling grooves, spacey vibes and some pretty serious doom action along with clean vocals (female- they suit the album very well) and distorted bass. There are some time signatures outside of the 4:4 range (“Cosmic Filth”) and the whole record has a pleasingly lo-fi quality, while never sounding any less than mighty.

The legendary Hawkwindwould be happy with the sounds exhibited on “Nightbong”, while the darkness on “All Hollows Eve” is right in sync with Uncle Acid et al. As noted in the opening paragraph, the band manage to meld two of the major thematics of the stoner/doom spectrum to great effect, while even replicating some of the raunch and swing of Monster Magnet in places.

The closing eleven minutes plus of “Sourwolf” is a beastly (pun intended) way to finish the album. For me, though, if you were to want a stand out... give “Transcendental Migraine” a try. This is a good record which combines some of the best of space/stoner/doom in one package. A band to watch in 2017.

“Sci Fi/Fantasy” is available here

Band info: bandcamp|| facebook

VIDEO PREMIERE: Richmond, VA space doom band Book of Wyrms debut "Leatherwing Bat"

Looking for a great new doom band who brings the heavy while also soothing your mind, body and soul? Richmond, Virginia’s Book of Wyrms may be the band for you. They describe their sound as “appalachian stoner rock” and “space metal.” Those tags alone may be enough to draw listeners into their heady realm of astral dreaming, but the band also claims a diverse set of interests ranging from the occult, to cheap beer, to Curtis Mayfield. Who wouldn’t want to hang out with these guys?  With their new album “Sci-fi Fantasy” set for release tomorrow 01/01/2017via Twin Earth Records,  what better way to kick off the new year with a badass new track and the premiere of “Leatherwing Bat” which you can check out below and is available to preorder here 

“Sci-fi-Fantasy” track list:

01 Leatherwing Bat

 02 Infinite Walrus

03 Cosmic Filth

04 Nightbong

05 All Hollows Eve

06 Transcendental Migraine

07 Sourwolf

BOOK OF WYRMS is:

Jay Lindsey: bass

Ben Coudriet: guitar

 Kyle Lewis: guitar

Chris DeHaven: drums

Sarah Moore-Lindsey: vocals, effects 

Band info: bandcamp || facebook