Release Date: May 12th 2023. Record Label: Self Released. Formats: DD
Leafblower: Leafblower - Tracklisting
Tiger Blood Offering
Light Dweller
Crocodile Tears
Sorrow Pit
Review
Doom/Sludge Metallers Leafblower debut self-titled release is a dirge ridden and highly confident affair. Powered by grooves inspired by Electric Wizard, EYEHATEGOD, Conan and High On Fire. This release takes on the heavier and seedier side of life. The EP explodes into life from the very first groove that provides an uncompromising style of music which offers a more violent offering from the underground scene which has Progressive themes reminiscent of bands such as YOB and ISIS.
There's a slight real life feeling to the entire EP which Leafblower with harsh vocals and brutal lyrics combining for a more gloomier effort on tracks such as Tiger Blood Offering and Light Dweller. The music can be quite volatile with Leafblower putting more emphasis on HEAVY VIOLENT grooves that expertly moves between the creative themes from the Doom/Sludge Metal Underground Scene.
Leafblower are part of the WEEDIAN movement but don't go expecting many STONER elements to appear on this EP. As you'll sorely be disappointed. Leafblower are all about monolithic and down-tuned Sludge grooves with the AMPLIFIER DISTORTION and Guitar Reverb offer moments of sheer brutality though Leafblower still manage to find the time to play some mighty riffs and catchy guitar solos along the way. Perhaps more so on Crocodile Tears and Sorrow Pit where Leafblower manage to have demented fun with their music.
The EP only lasts twenty five mins but that's all the time Leafblower need to impress the Underground Scene they have the talent and vision to make a name for themselves. If you're on the lookout for a more daring and brutal style of Doom/Sludge Metal then Leafblower will have you covered with this outstanding and action packed release.
Words by Steve Howe
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