Release
date: September 23rd
2018. Label: Self
Released.
Format: DD
Vol
III Necromance
– Tracklisting
1.Espejo
Roto 07:07
2.Marcela
03:43
3.Ritual
Eléctrico 06:12
4.Necromance
05:47
5.Verano
Rojo 07:19
6.Necrodance
10:16
Members
Francisco
Gonzalez
Domingo
Lovera
Sebastián
Morales
Review
Arteaga
return with their new album - Volume III Necromance. The band
continues with their Black Sabbath inspired heavy psychedelic doom
based sound. Though this album has a more solid Garage Rock approach
and even has a little more experimentation especially with the
fuzzier Acid Rock sounds. The album relies more on Stoner Rock
thrills but this allows Arteaga to impress from the start.
The
overall sound of the album has a very raw and vintage sound which is
especially good for the heavier Doom parts of the album. The album
becomes a heavier experience and has some top-notch classic rock
flourishes hidden behind the trippy acid rock sounds.
Opening
song - Espejo Roto - is a mixture of Doom, Psych, Acid Rock, Fuzz and
Classic Rock riffs but one that sees Arteaga adapt a more progressive
rock sound. The album can be quite cold at times but Arteaga still
have a cool likeability around their music. The instrumental work is
solid throughout the album and the production is handled superbly
well. The vocals from Francisco feel heavily influenced by the
seventies classic hard rock/heavy metal scene.
Second
song - Marcela - is more of a Garage Rock/Fuzz Rock number as it has
quite a rebellious streak with some heavy punk based guitars. The
later stages of the song does have some familiar heavy Doom/Stoner
Rock parts but primarily the band play a highly engaging
Garage/Fuzz/Psych Rock sound with a touch of sinister Occult Rock
lurking in.
Third
song - Ritual Electro - starts off really slow and takes forever to
fully get going. The first few moments are a continuous drone based
riff. I was very grateful when a heavy guitar sound finally appears
and Arteaga return to winning ways. The classic sounding guitars
breathe genuine life into this song and the psychedelic riffs provide
some of the albums heaviest moments.
The
second half of the album is what impressed me the most. As Arteaga
finally settle down into a confident rhythm and play a wide range of
different sounds to impress the listener with. The album starts to
adapt a more heavy metal approach and the music becomes more exciting
as a result.
The
standout songs on the album are definitely the last three songs -
Necromance, Verano Rojo and Necrodance. As the overall mood of the
album relies on the Doom aspect of the bands overall sound. Though
the last song has a stunning progressive post-rock/metal backdrop
compared to the other songs on the album.
I
can't have much say on the lyrical content as the band sing in their
own language. However the vocals match the overall bleak sounds the
band creates on the album.
Arteaga
have a wicked sense of humour on this album especially on Necromance.
Maybe influenced by Church Of Misery at times but more sinister.
You'll know when you hear the soundclip. Overall, Arteaga is a
well-produced and well-made album that offers a high amount of
thrills and spills along the way.
If
you're looking for a bold and highly adventurous
Doom/Garage/Psych/Stoner Rock album then you've come to the right
place. Arteaga will have you covered. Excellent and Highly
Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
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