Release
date: May
1st
2019. Label: Self
Released.
Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Nirodha
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Tracklisting
1.Dark
Sun Destroyer 07:39
2.Emerge
The Wolf 05:49
3.Resurfacing
09:14
Members
Vocals/Guitar
- Brian
Guitar
- Keith
Bass/synths
- Conrad
Drums
- Aaron
Review
Nirodha
is the new EP from Irish Heavy Space/Doom Rockers - Mount Soma. This
is a different sounding EP from Mount Soma compared to their
excellent debut EP from a few years ago. This EP has a heavier
progressive sound with the band creating a sludgier groove with
elements of Psych, Doom and Stoner Metal that add a more cinematic
feel to Mount Soma's music.
Opening
song - Dark Sun Destroyer - is a dark sci-fi based tale told through
the powerful distorted Sludge/Stoner Riffs and the aggressive vocals
of lead singer Brian. The song is driven by a thumping bass line that
is quite deafening at times. The swirling ambient and psychedelic
spaced out noises the band include on this song is a cool touch and
makes you feel part of the overall journey that Mount Soma take you
upon.
Second
song - Emerge The Wolf - is a heavier and more aggressive song with
the band playing a faster style of music. The mood is very raw but
still constantly engaging despite the harsh vocals being screamed at
you. There is an epic guitar solo towards the end of the song that
leaves you wanting more. The EP can sound quite seedy in places and
none so more on this song but it works to Mount Soma's favour. As the
sludgy and harsh guitars create some of the best riffs held on the
EP.
Third
song - Resurfacing - is the standout song on the EP as Mount Soma
take you on a ten-minute adventure where the riffs drift from Psych,
Stoner Metal, Doom and Sludge Metal with relevant ease. The song does
feel inspired by Metallica classic - ONE - in places. Not with the
music but how the song is structured especially with the haunting
voiceover that appears at the start. Add the Psychedelic Doom/Stoner
Riffs and you have the recipe for a hard-hitting science-fiction
spaced out metal odyssey. Brian’s vocals are violent and compelling
as ever with the music providing the perfect gloomy backdrop as well.
Nirodha
production is good for the most part. However, there are a few rough
parts which could have done with more volume. Though that could
actually be a creative choice from the band themselves. Mainly to
give Niroda a more emotionally driven sound. That doesn't stop
Nirodha being a thrilling and genuinely exciting EP that will impress
even the most jaded of Sludge/Doom/Stoner Metal fan.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
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