Release Date: September 08th 2023. Record Label: Formats: DD/Vinyl
It’s All The Same: Tracklisting
1.Glaive (It's All The Same) 06:02
2.The Only Road 06:40
Members
Thomas Jäger - Guitar/Vocals
Esben Willems - Drums
Mika Häkka - Bass
Review:
It’s All The Same is the new EP from Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metal heavyweights Monolord. The EP features two new songs with Monolord bringing a more classic sounding Psychedelic Doom vibe on this EP. You still have all of the great sounding Doom/Stoner Metal goodness that Monolord are known for with a heavy FUZZ approach throughout the EP.
Opening song Glaive (It’s All The Same) sees Monolord continue their 1970’s Classic Hard Rock guitar sound which they’ve used to great effect on their last few albums. The music does remind me of Thin Lizzy in places when the heavier and aggressive guitars appear. There’s a melancholic Post-Stoner element to this track which allows Monolord to offer a song that feels quite personal to the band especially with the sublime vocals from Thomas.
Second Song The Only Road is vastly different to Glaive (It’s All The Same) with Monolord playing a heavier and doomed out sound. The track is more powerful and dynamic with a foreboding Doom Metal atmosphere being heard within the sullen guitars. This harks back to the sound that Monolord delivered on their classic debut album with a few modern Psych Rock flourishes the band have used recently. The strongest aspect of this track is the delicious and heavy levels of FUZZ that Monolord plays on the later stages of the track.
It’s All The Same is another essential release from Monolord who deserve their reputation as one of the best and most important bands within the Doom/Stoner Metal scene right now.
Words by Steve Howe
Links:
Official | Facebook | BandCamp | Instagram
