Release
date: August
11th
2018. Label: Self
Released.
Format: DD
Siaynoq
– Tracklisting
1.Siaynoq
03:46
2.Hateland
02:59
3.Desert
Fury 04:46
4.Repeat
Slave Eternal 05:00
5.Eternity
of Enemies 04:40
Members
Guitars
and Vocals: Ersin Tas
Bass:
Ataberk Angi.
Drums:
Can Kurtoglu
Review
I
originally thought Siaynoq was a Turkish word with some powerful deep
meaning as Slug Salt Lava are from Turkey. However I realised that
Siaynoq is actually from the classic science fiction series of novels
of DUNE and in particular – God Emperor Of Dune.
I remember reading the original DUNE novels in my teenage years and confusing the hell out of me. So I’m always slightly worried when listening to records that are based on the DUNE mythology and concepts of the novel. However I have a job to do with Slug Salt Lava’s latest EP – Siaynoq.
Slug
Salt Lava is a Post-Metal/Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metal band that creates
a more experimental kind of music. The music never feels bogged down
by the many different elements the band have included in their
arsenal. The music is very progressive and direct with Slug Salt Lava
adding a post-industrial rock/metal feel to their music as well.
The
production is quite raw and intense at times but allows Slug Salt
Lava to create heavy unflinching sounds with songs Siaynoq, Hateland,
and Repeat Slave Eternal being the main standout songs on the EP.
Obviously the lyrical content is based on the works of Frank Herbert
but it’s the music and Ersin’s vocals that are the strongest
parts of the EP.
The
EP can be very melodic at times. Perhaps too melodic for it’s own
good. However Slug Salt Lava do manage to play a heavy amount of
progressive doom/sludge metal sounds.
My
step-dad is Turkish and he knows what I currently do on the blog and
sometimes tells me that “TURKEY DOESN’T HAVE ANY HEAVY METAL BANDS
OF ANY KIND.” - Well now is the time I can tell him about Slug Salt
Lava and they play some damn fine Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metal music.
I
know there are other cool Hard Rock/Heavy Metal bands from Turkey. I
haven’t had much dealings with them but if they are half as good as
Slug Salt Lava then I need to revisit the Turkish Heavy Metal Scene
again. (Though SÜLFÜR Ensemble are another excellent Doom/Sludge
Metal band from Turkey that you should check out as well).
Anyway
Siaynoq is a damn good release especially if you’re a fan of the
DUNE mythology and Progressive Sludge/Stoner Metal as well.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
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