Release
date: May 12th 2017. Label: Magnetic Eye Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Beyond
The Realm Of Light – Tracklisting
1.New Sun
2.The Huntress
3.Beyond the Realm
of Light
4.The Emptiness
5.Skies of the
Unknown
6.Into Oblivion
Members:
Scott Smith, Chris Johnson, Joe
Richner, A.J. Peters
Review
I
was given the distinct pleasure of checking out the new record from
Boston stoner rock band Summoner. Beyond The Realm Of Light is the
band's 3rd record and I'm going to be brutally honest, this record
kills. It didn't grab me right away, but after a couple of listens I
was hooked like a riff obsessed crack addict.
Summoner
doesn't really tread any new ground, but lay a heavy as claim to
their own chunk of the sonic landscape. This record is rocking, it is
catchy, it has huge riffs, gigantic drums and shredding solos
aplenty.
The
band wastes no time, as New Sun kicks
in right away. It is the perfect intro for the next 30+ minutes. The
Huntress follows and is littered with some
NWOBHM style old school guitar solos. The title track, Beyond
the Realm of Light, comes in as a slower
heavier, more doom laden track and it is a monster.
Next
is The Emptiness with
a driving, heavy pace that grabs you right by the throat. Skies
of the Unknown starts with a slower,
spacey intro before kicking in big time with another hard driving
finish. The record closes with Into
Oblivion, a fitting closing that puts it's
foot right on your throat.
After
listening to this record, I was reminded of everything from Red Fang
to Kyuss, Sabbath to Helmet, and about everything in between. This is
a rock record. Period. Track this one down, give it a couple of
spins, it won't leave your listening rotation, I guarantee.
Words by Todd Stealey - Instagram @alltheghoststhathauntyou
Thanks to Jadd at
Magnetic Eye and Carl at Action PR for the promo. Beyond The Realm Of
Light will be available to buy on CD/DD/Vinyl via Magnetic Eye Records from May 12th
2017.
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