Argonauta
Records started in 2012 and since then they have gone from strength
to strength releasing great albums after another.
Gero
who runs the label has been a great supporter of my work with
Sludgelord and now Outlaws Of The Sun (Along with many fine other
labels) over the last few years. I feel guilty at times when I don't
feature all of the releases he sends my way. Sometimes there isn't
enough time in the day to feature every band you've been sent despite
liking the album or artist a hell of a lot.
With
Argonauta Records about ready to unleash their 50th
release later this year, Gero has gathered a wide range of artists
across the musical spectrum. Argonauta Records have released albums
by Among Gods, Denizen, Lightsucker, She Hunts Koalas, Witch Charmer,
Throes Of Dawn, Hollow Leg and Obese to name but a few.
Exciting
times ahead for the label as they will be releasing new albums by
KOMATSU, Dustrider, Varego (who Gero is apart of) and the eagerly
awaited return of Sludge/Stoner Metallers – SUMA.
So
here are some artists on this great label that I might of missed over
the last 12 months or so.
Beneath
The Storm
Beneath
The Storm is a one-man Sludge/Doom Metal band who specializes in
heavy brutal riffs with moments of grunge and post-metal to descend
the listener further into madness....
Links:
Muschio
Muschio
is a Post-Rock/Fuzz/Stoner/Noise Rock collective who may seem they
have an identity crisis on their excellent new album – ZEDA. Though
that's just a rouse for the band to draw you in with their impressive
style of heavy based sounds.
Links:
Frank
Sabbath
Frank Sabbath are a very hard band
to describe. Black Sabbath Riffs merged with ideas that wouldn't go
amiss from a Frank Zappa record. Parts Doom/Stoner Metal that gives
way to some awesome Jazz based Psychedelic Jams. Their latest album –
Telluric Wanderers – will take you on a an epic spaced out journey
that will have you begging for more.
Links:
These are just few of the great
bands that Argonauta Records have on their roster. With his 50th
release just announced, here's to the next 50 records on Argonauta
Records.
Argonauta
Records Links:
Words
by Steve Howe
