Release
date: August 12th 2016. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD
Beyond
The Valley Of The Triclops – Tracklisting
1.Prologue
01:23
2.Beyond
The Valley 04:16
3.The
Hustle 06:21
4.Strange
Kinda Lonesome 05:51
5.El
Mucho Grande 05:54
6.Welcome
To Your Doom 00:36
7.Penetrator
05:05
8.Abyssal
Lord 07:29
9.Black
and Blues 04:06
10.Jupiter
Aligns 04:00
11.Beggars
Roost 04:58
12.Triclops
05:42
Band
Members:
Tommy
Hardrocks - Guitar & Vocals
Adam
"Bad-Dog" Thomas - Bass & Backing Vocals
Dave
Wilbraham - Drums
Review:
XII
Boar's new album, Beyond The Valley Of The Triclops is pure rock and
roll excess from start to finish. It's loud, heavy, boisterous and
packed full of dirty Stoner, Doom and Groove Metal riffs. Sure the
band could have easily cut a couple of songs from the album but damn,
you sure do get a lot of great riffs for the price of the album.
XII
Boar's music is made for one thing and that's to ROCK THE FUCK OUT.
If you're a fan of Orange Goblin, Black Sabbath and a few bands from
the legendary NOLA scene you will probably enjoy the hell out of
this. The opening few tracks – Prologue, Beyond The Valley and The
Hustle create a manic Doom, Stoner Metal and NOLA based atmosphere
with a hint of Blues Rock holding it all together.
The
vocals from Tommy are confident and assured from the start with some
heavy grizzled growls from Adam coming in from time to time. The
album is a major step-up from their 2015 album – Pitworthy. This
album has a more easy-going atmosphere though the album cover may
give you the wrong impression. The album could have become very
repetitive especially with the 12 songs they've created here but XII
Boar being the seasoned professionals create an album that's vibrant
and that will keep you entertained until the very end.
There's
quite a few progressive riffs on the album especially on the albums
standout track – Abyssal Lord. Beyond The Valley Of The Triclops
is an album built on pure aggression and one that will
get your heart pumping whilst thanks to the fast-paced brutal riffs!!!
XII
Boar are a rare breed within the Doom/Stoner Metal scene as they
combine the classic heavy metal sounds with the more anthemic modern
Doom/Stoner Metal riffs. XII Boar would have easily ruled the roost
if they were around in the 70s/80s Heavy Metal scene and this album
is a testament to that.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to Claire at Purple Sage PR for the promo.
