Stone Nomads - Empires Of Stone (Ripple Music)
Stone Nomads hit a sweet spot with their doom laden riffs.Hailing from Texas they play a style that brings the classic doom riffs of Trouble or Sabbath (Title Track) alongside the progressive sludge of Baroness (Desolate Sands) and the anthemic quality of Black Label Society. They don't stop there though as their sludgy doom riffs have a bit of ZZ Top boogie and a Pantera-like groove to them as well. Formed by Jon Cosky (Guitar/Vocals) and Jude Sisk (Bass/Vocals) adding drummer Ben Wozniak to the fold rounds then off a hard riffing heavy rocking power trio.
They've already got two albums under their Stetsons and with Empire Of Stone they're threatening to break out of the underground onto the wider scene. What I love about this record are the vocals, bold and powerful, there's a lot of Matt Barlow (Ashes Of Ares) in the lower reaches, with that bellowing doom sound of the old school. Behind the voice are the riffs and they negotiate shifts between thundering doom metal and melodic progging easily, giving plenty of lead guitar magic over the powerhouse low end and blast beats drumming.
They've already got two albums under their Stetsons and with Empire Of Stone they're threatening to break out of the underground onto the wider scene. What I love about this record are the vocals, bold and powerful, there's a lot of Matt Barlow (Ashes Of Ares) in the lower reaches, with that bellowing doom sound of the old school. Behind the voice are the riffs and they negotiate shifts between thundering doom metal and melodic progging easily, giving plenty of lead guitar magic over the powerhouse low end and blast beats drumming.
The opener Lost In The Storm has massive BLS-like riff to it moving into Mastodon realms towards the close, from here there's a CoC chug on Eyehatesociety, Mount Aras remind me of fellow Texans The Sword. Empire Of Stone is just a little bit good. Fantastic stuff from this little ol' (doom) band from Texas. 9/10
Skogskult - Skogskult (Bonebag Records)
Oh yeah that's some dirty doom from the shores of Sweden. Skogskult play doom metal that takes influence from Sleep, Acid King and Electric Wizard, it's grimy, slow, fuzzy and louder than a bomb going off. It's what you get on the self titled debut record from this Swedish foursome, singing in their native language they use Nordic mythology for the stories in their lyrics, especially the legends of the occult and the Skinwalkers from their deep mythos, these dark journeys into the mystical are brought to life through their music.
Skogskult - Skogskult (Bonebag Records)
Oh yeah that's some dirty doom from the shores of Sweden. Skogskult play doom metal that takes influence from Sleep, Acid King and Electric Wizard, it's grimy, slow, fuzzy and louder than a bomb going off. It's what you get on the self titled debut record from this Swedish foursome, singing in their native language they use Nordic mythology for the stories in their lyrics, especially the legends of the occult and the Skinwalkers from their deep mythos, these dark journeys into the mystical are brought to life through their music.
Produced by Cavern Deep and Bonebag Record’s Max Malmer, Skogskult is filthy, it's got massive stoner/doom riffs coming out of every orifice, distorted guitars, grumbling basslines, weighty drums and rabid vocals drive all six tracks from the Sabbath worship of Pakten, through the grinding extremity of Turs, to the woozy Sol, Skogskult bring the mire back to doom with their debut record. 8/10
Now Or Never - The Legacy (Metalapolis Records)
Created by former Pretty Maids members Ricky Marx (guitar) and Kenn Jackson (bass), Now Or Never have three albums behind them but after the pandemic, things were shaken up a little when Jackson exited, leaving just Ricky and drummer Ranzo as the sole members, they were joined by vocalist Peer Johansson (Fate/The Grandmaster) and bassist Guillaume Surroca for the next era of the band.
Joined by Simone Mularoni behind the desk and Jacob Hansen handling the mix/master, The Legacy sums up what you can expect on this fourth album, it's classic hard rock mixed with meaty modern metal, influenced of course by Pretty Maids but there's more than just that. Vocally Peer has that gritty snarl of Ronnie Atkins and musically they sway between anthemic hard rock and punchy heavy metal, so there's a little something for everyone.
Heavy metal veterans, playing what they know to a new audience, it may be Now Or Never but The Legacy of great music is strong here. 7/10
Myth Carver - Twist Of Fate (No Remorse Records)
Myth Carver are from Dallas Texas however Myth Carver do sound as if they come from Germany, harnessing all of the power of the Euro metal scene of the 80's and fusing it with beginnings of the American thrash scene Twist Of Fate is modern, yet classic heavy metal.
Inspired by Priest (Thunderkill), Testament (Shadows Firmament), Mercyful Fate (Unnamed Steel) as Iron Helm brings the new wave of bands such as Eternal Champion or Sumerlands, and Crimson Terrain closes this debut EP with the chest beating bravado of Manowar.
Classic heavy metal, modern band, Twist Of Fate delivers on many levels for Myth Carver. 7/10
Now Or Never - The Legacy (Metalapolis Records)
Created by former Pretty Maids members Ricky Marx (guitar) and Kenn Jackson (bass), Now Or Never have three albums behind them but after the pandemic, things were shaken up a little when Jackson exited, leaving just Ricky and drummer Ranzo as the sole members, they were joined by vocalist Peer Johansson (Fate/The Grandmaster) and bassist Guillaume Surroca for the next era of the band.
Joined by Simone Mularoni behind the desk and Jacob Hansen handling the mix/master, The Legacy sums up what you can expect on this fourth album, it's classic hard rock mixed with meaty modern metal, influenced of course by Pretty Maids but there's more than just that. Vocally Peer has that gritty snarl of Ronnie Atkins and musically they sway between anthemic hard rock and punchy heavy metal, so there's a little something for everyone.
Heavy metal veterans, playing what they know to a new audience, it may be Now Or Never but The Legacy of great music is strong here. 7/10
Myth Carver - Twist Of Fate (No Remorse Records)
Myth Carver are from Dallas Texas however Myth Carver do sound as if they come from Germany, harnessing all of the power of the Euro metal scene of the 80's and fusing it with beginnings of the American thrash scene Twist Of Fate is modern, yet classic heavy metal.
Inspired by Priest (Thunderkill), Testament (Shadows Firmament), Mercyful Fate (Unnamed Steel) as Iron Helm brings the new wave of bands such as Eternal Champion or Sumerlands, and Crimson Terrain closes this debut EP with the chest beating bravado of Manowar.
Classic heavy metal, modern band, Twist Of Fate delivers on many levels for Myth Carver. 7/10
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