Release
date: August 15th
2016. Label: Restricted Release/The Church Within. Format:
CD/DD
The
Righteous Bloom – Tracklisting
01
Nazriff
02
The Soulless
03
Hardluck Melody
04
Rat Poison Parfait
05
Eternal Waltz
06
Within Trance
07
Nebulous
08
The Righteous Bloom
09
Sanctum & Solace
10
Dying On The Vine
11
Peace Mind
Band
Members:
Dana
Ortt - Lead vocals/guitar
Darin
McCloskey - drums
Greg
Diener - Lead guitar/vocals
Bert
Hall - Bass guitar
Review:
Greetings
all,
I
got to check out the new album from Maryland Doom rockers Beelzefuzz!
On top of having a great moniker, the band has a great Fuzzy, Doomed
out Rock sound. This is the bands 2nd album, and first since
reforming a couple of years back. I am reminded more of 70's era rock
in listening to these guys. The first image in my head was actually
Dio era Sabbath. Although, I am an Ozzy guy, the sound is great.
There is even a bit of NWOBHM in the dual guitar attack that pops up
from time to time. But you can't deny the obvious Doom influence
these guys hold. Seeing as to how they are from the same general
stomping grounds as Doom titans Pentagram and the mighty Wino.
Every
song is solid, and the album as a whole is a great listening
experience. Along with the great guitar work, there are bits of organ
and background singers that wreak of the 70's vibe. If I had one
minor complaint, it is that the production on this record is almost
too clean, the music tends to drop kind of low in the mix. I tend to
like my guitars loud and sound raw, but this is one man's opinion and
is in no way, shape, or form a knock against this fine piece of
music. Beelzefuzz is technical tight and it definitely shows on this
record. But I think the centerpiece of the record is the vocals. The
singer wails and croons like Dio in his prime, conjuring tales of
doomy redemption. Worth the price of admission alone.
The
record itself is a journey worth taking, beginning to end. Although.
if you are looking for stand out tracks. The second track, The
Soulless, is a rocking piece of music, and a great driving song. The
song Nebulous, is a bit of off tempo metal thump, and Dying on the
Vine leads into a strong close.
If
you dig Pentagram, Dio, The Sword, or the like you will dig
Beelzefuzz. Check 'em out. You will dig them and the Righteous Bloom
is a Rockin Blast worth repeated spins!
Words
by Todd Stealey
Thanks
to Paula at Abstract Distribution and Jan at Sure Shot Worx for the
promos. The Righteous Bloom is available to buy from Restricted Release and The Church Within on CD/DD now.
