Release
date: September
16th
2019. Label: Self
Released.
Format: DD
Season
1 – Tracklisting
1.The
King 05:26
2.Sparatutto
03:50
3.GravitÃ
04:41
4.Flusso
06:13
5.Il
momento in cui non penso 03:42
Members
Bass: Giordano Pajarin
Drum: Flavio Gola
Guitar: Alberto Biasin
Guitar: Giordano Tasson
Review
ULTRACOMBO
released their debut record Season 1 way back in September 2019 and
I’ve only recently discovered them. The band play a fast and loose
style of Psychedelic Stoner Metal and Doom Metal with a modern twist.
The vocals are quite fresh and varied for this record. The band feel
influenced by KYUSS, SLEEP, QOTSA and Red Fang but with the FUZZ ROCK
grooves of TRUCKFIGHTERS.
Opening
song – The King – reigns supreme as the standout song of this EP
with heavy precise grooves and heavy psychedelic overtones of
fast-paced Doom/Stoner riffs with a twinge of Desert/Fuzz Rock in the
background. This is a mighty confident song and ULTRACOMBO are in
fine boisterous form with their aggressive lyrics and passionate
vocals allow the band to impress from the start.
Second
song – Sparatutto – is a more fast-paced affair with the band
adding a more aggressive streak to their music. The song feels
inspired driving along at a crazy fast pace along the Californian
Desert. So this is most definitely a Desert/Stoner Metal song and
ULTRACOMBO don’t let you forget that. The music has quite an
alternative feel to it in places whilst not as polished as the
opening song still offers a few thrills and spills along the way.
Third
song – GravitÃ
– is what would happen if QOTSA kept their early Desert/Stoner Rock
vibe but with a modern sound. The song is quite straight forward but
it’s what ULTRACOMBO do with that sound to make it such an exciting
listen. The vocals are great and match the energetic guitars that are
played to a fast rhythm.
The
final two songs - Flusso
and l momento in cui non penso – carry on the Alternative style of
Desert/Stoner Metal riffs with deep flourishes of Fuzz/Desert and
Psychedelic Rock being added as well. The end result is a rich and
deeply satisfying EP that allows ULTRACOMBO to make their mark and
impressive almost anyone who will listen to this record.
With
Season 1 being over I hope there is multiple SEASONS to come from
ULTRACOMBO as the band impressed me highly with their debut EP. Lets
hope SEASON 2 isn’t too far away…
Words
by Steve Howe
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