Release
date: April 20th 2016. Label: Self Released. Format: DD
Horehound
– S/T – Tracklisting
1.World
to Come 06:02
2.Sangreal
03:07
3.Crowns
and Thrones 03:10
4.The
Dead Don't Lie 06:13
5.Waters
of Lethe 06:41
6.Myope
03:02
7.Waking
Time 05:04
Band
Members:
Brendan
JD
Mike
Shy
Wes
Review:
I
first came across Horehound during my time on the Doom Charts as
they're rated quite highly by my fellow colleagues in the Doom/Stoner
Metal community I should have taken more notice of the band as their
debut album is a terrific blend of Stoner, Doom and pure Heavy Metal
riffs.
The
album should appeal to the vast majority of fans within the
Doom/Stoner Metal world as Horehound have written addictive riffs and
the killer vocals from Shy give the band a more modern sound. Songs
such as World To Come, Sangreal, The Dead Don't Lie and Waking Time
are perhaps where the band show their true talent for great lyrics,
haunting melodies and superb riffs.
I
had a slight worrying feeling that Horehound would fall under the
recent female led Occult Rock style of music. I'm kind of bored with
that style of music as it's starting to sound the same. Thank the
Doom Metal Gods that Horehound are more in the mould of Black Sabbath
and Saint Vitus whilst still offering something fresh and vibrant at
the same time.
The
production is clear and crisp throughout the entire album. It's hard
to believe that the band have only been going since 2015 as they
sound they've been going for decades longer. Do yourself a favour and
check out Horehound now. Their debut album is one that will have you
coming back for more punishment. Awesome stuff.
Words
by Steve Howe
