Release
date: October 30th
2015. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD
Canyon
Of The Skull – S/T – Tracklisting
1.The
Path (Of Bear & Wolf) 17:18
2.Canyon
of the Skull 18:03
Band
Members:
Erik
Ogershok: Guitars, Bass
Adrian
Voorhies: Drums, Percussion
Review:
Canyon
Of The Skull’s self-titled debut album comprises of two epic songs
both running for almost 18 minutes each. The album is a collection of
long drawn out Sludge/Stoner/Doom/Post-Metal riffs that have an air
of intelligence about them.
Opening
track – The Path (Of Bear & Wolf) doesn’t shy away from the
fact the band is a bleak canvas of barren and almost destructive
Desert Rock vibes to build their heavy distorted sounds upon. The
sound changes from slow-paced progressive metal to a faster and
doomier style of post-metal. The drumming is perhaps the main focus
on the album as everything is built around Adrian’s powerful
drumming. Erik on Bass/Guitar duties creates waves of sonic warfare
that will leave your head in a spin as the atmosphere becomes
slightly distorted.
Second
track – Canyon Of The Skull – starts very slowly with another
round of distorted bass-heavy riffs. The drumming has more of an
experimental approach compared to the first song. Some people maybe
put off by the slow delivery of the song but it’s actually a
complex progressive Sludge/Doom Metal song as time passes by. The
band thrives creating different noises and sounds within the epic 18
minute run time. OK I will admit the band could have speeded things
up a bit here and there but they can learn that with future releases.
It
takes a few listens to fully appreciate the complex sounds the band
has created here. The production is handled well though there are a
few instances where the sound could have done with more volume
especially towards the end of the album. Other than that, Canyon Of
The Skull has created a superb debut album.
Words
by Steve Howe
