Release
date: April 2016. Label: Deadlight Entertainment. Format: CD/DD
Sang-Dragon
– Tracklisting
1.
Hydra's Bewitchment
2.
A Caw Rises From My Guts
3.
Siberian Mist
4.
Lady Sally
5.
Into The Black Wood
6.
Behind Green Eyes
7.
Mystical Devotee
Band
Members:
Fredrik
Bolzann - Fuzz Guitar & Vocals
Niko
Lass - Haze Drums
Lo
Klav - Rat Bass
Review:
Doom
Rockers – Witchthroat Support – return with a new album
Sang-Dragon and almost new sound especially compared to their superb
debut album. I’m a huge fan of their debut album but it stuck to
closely to the set sound of Black Sabbath and Electric Wizard at
times. Sang-Dragon is not only a leap of quality for the band but a
leap musically as well. Sang-Dragon feels though it was created by a
different band.
The
riffs are more focused, vocals are sharper and the lyrics have a real
sense of dread. This is a band that has reinvented their sound for
the better. These guys haven’t suffered from the much-dreaded
second album syndrome. Even from the opening track – Hydra’s
Bewitchment – you know you’re in for a sublime doomy musical
adventure where the band creates too many exciting moments to
mention. It’s a gloomy and almost occult based instrumental track
with subtle hints of ambient based noises.
Second
track – A Caw Rises From My Guts – is where the band shows you
what’s in store for you for the rest of the album. Doom Metal with
a thumping bass line with a demented style of FUZZ that crackles
violently in the background. The vocals are superb through out from
lead vocalist – Fredrik - as Witchthroat Serpent lay on a heavy
psychedelic distorted vibe that can be very nightmarish at times.
Third
track – Siberian Mist – opens with a distorted bass heavy solo
before the band start adding doomy guitar riffs which sees the band
paying homage to bands such as Saint Vitus and Black Sabbath but
still creating their own sound. The vocals are mainly in the
background as it allows the band to create heavier distorted noises.
The
whole tone of the album is one of pure DOOM though shades of Psych
Rock and Stoner Metal do appear to show you there is much more to the
bands sound. Though this will take a few listens to fully appreciate
as Witchthroat Serpent have created quite a complex album at times.
Tracks such as – Lady Sally, Into The Black Wood and Mystical
Detective – even venture into the world of Prog Rock as some of the
guitar solos can only be described as epic.
The
production is loud, crisp and vibrant through out. Sang- Dragon is an
unstoppable force of nature and I’m implore you to buy this album.
It’s a thrilling and spectacular album that you won’t get enough
of. Witchthroat Serpent have created an album that could see them
playing the more prestigious Doom/Stoner Metal festivals over the
next twelve months or so. Sang-Dragon is simply unmissable.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to Alex at Deadlight Entertainment for the promo. Sang-D
will
be available to buy on CD/DD via Deadlight Entertainment from March
18th
2016.
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