Release Date: July 04th 2025. Record Label: Self Released. Formats: DD
Hollow Point - Tracklisting
Hollow Point
Members
Cody Landress-Gibson (guitar/vocals)
Scott Keil (drums)
Review
Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metallers Dope Skum return with the blazing and rebellious new single Hollow Point which is from their upcoming new EP “Hollerwood” due for release on Sept 5th 2025. The single itself is a slightly different sound with the band adding an “Americana” and “Blues Rock” vibe into their mix of Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal. There’s an authentic WEEDIAN and DOWN-TUNED energy to the record with Dope Skum playing a fast-paced style of music where they even find the time to add small doses of Country Music which allows their “Appalachian” roots to fully shine through.
The song is a very good song indeed and showcases how Dope Skum have matured a great deal since their last record with Hollow Point. As the writing is better, music is tighter and the whole track is perhaps their most impressive to date. Sure, there’s still elements of LO-FI sludgy atmospherics heard on their previous records but Dope Skum show that they mean business and Hollerwood could be a game changer for them.
Hollow Point is another top-notch track from Dope Skum and I can’t wait to hear Hollerwood when it’s finally released.
Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words by Steve Howe
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