Release Date: March 06th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Formats: DD
Lower & Slower - Vol 1 - Tracklisting
1.They Came From Saturn (Lower & Slower)
2.Road Raisin (Lower & Slower)
3.Green Inferno (Lower & Slower)
4.Die By The Slime (Lower & Slower)
5.Ecocide (Lower & Slower)
6.Swamp Boogie (Lower & Slower)
7.Iron Man (Lower & Slower)
Members
Vocals - Froglord
Guitar - Caudata
Bass - Bufo
Drums - Anura
Backing vocals and slime - Herman
Review
Doom/Stoner Metal Amphibian Metal Overlords FROGLORD return with their latest offering called Lower & Slower - Vol 1. This album sees the band take time away from expanding their acclaimed “Tale Of The Froglord” saga and revisit some old classics and fan favourites from their impressive back catalogue.
Froglord recorded this album in one take which offers a more rawer, aggressive and slightly downbeat take compared to the original versions. This is the type of album that easily falls under the category “WHAT YOU HEAR IS WHAT YOU GET” and perhaps is the closest representation to the actual LIVE VERSION of Froglord.
The record is soaking in almost FUNERAL DOOM and DIRGE RIDDEN FILTH throughout the album with a murky down-tuned energy being emitted from the speakers. The opening tracks of They Came From Saturn and Road Raisin allows Froglord to setup the violent metropolis of down-tuned Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal vibes with some truly outlandish and bombastic vocals leading the way.
The whole thing crackles with intense recording techniques where the FUZZY surroundings are brutally melodic with Froglord creating massive walls of volume that sometimes pays homage to the likes of ELECTRIC WIZARD, BLACK SABBATH and CONAN.
This album is perhaps best considered a celebration of Froglord’s highly impressive musical legacy which they’ve achieved in such a short space of time where the band first came into existence in 2020. There’s also a great point for this album as Froglord doing the following for their favourite charity:
Importantly, this release carries a strong charitable focus.
• 100% of digital proceeds
• 50% of physical and merch profits
will be donated to the Waterfowl & Wetland Trust (WWT), supporting their mission to restore 100,000 hectares of wetlands by 2050. Environmental advocacy has always been woven into Froglord’s mythos, and this release channels that ethos into direct action.
My favourite parts of the album are perhaps the tracks Green Inferno, Die By The Slime and Swamp Boogie. As these are my actual favourite tracks from the whole Froglord back catalogue. Though, every track is simply put BRUTALLY STUNNING or STUNNINGLY BRUTAL with the riffs always being played LOUD and THICK to the best of the band’s technical and musical ability.
With the album being recorded in one take, the production values aren’t the best but only works to Froglord’s favour as this is about as real Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal music you can possibly get. What can I say about their brilliant cover of the BLACK SABBATH track IRON MAN.
It’s an iconic song that’s been performed from just about everyone and Froglord put their own spin on this track with perhaps a more violent and slime ridden tone without them compromising the message of the original version especially within these FUCKED UP times with the self proclaimed “PRESIDENT OF PEACE” kicking up a total shit storm in the Middle East.
Anyway, I digress. Lower & Slower - Vol 1 proves why FROGLORD are without doubt one of the most unique and original bands currently within the UK Heavy Metal scene. And with this being listed as Volume 1, we can expect more releases within the same vein, though it will be a hard act to follow by beating this great record.
Words by Steve Howe
Thanks to Neon Leopard Promotions for the promo.
Links
LinkTree | BandCamp | BigCartel
2.Road Raisin (Lower & Slower)
3.Green Inferno (Lower & Slower)
4.Die By The Slime (Lower & Slower)
5.Ecocide (Lower & Slower)
6.Swamp Boogie (Lower & Slower)
7.Iron Man (Lower & Slower)
Members
Vocals - Froglord
Guitar - Caudata
Bass - Bufo
Drums - Anura
Backing vocals and slime - Herman
Review
Doom/Stoner Metal Amphibian Metal Overlords FROGLORD return with their latest offering called Lower & Slower - Vol 1. This album sees the band take time away from expanding their acclaimed “Tale Of The Froglord” saga and revisit some old classics and fan favourites from their impressive back catalogue.
Froglord recorded this album in one take which offers a more rawer, aggressive and slightly downbeat take compared to the original versions. This is the type of album that easily falls under the category “WHAT YOU HEAR IS WHAT YOU GET” and perhaps is the closest representation to the actual LIVE VERSION of Froglord.
The record is soaking in almost FUNERAL DOOM and DIRGE RIDDEN FILTH throughout the album with a murky down-tuned energy being emitted from the speakers. The opening tracks of They Came From Saturn and Road Raisin allows Froglord to setup the violent metropolis of down-tuned Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal vibes with some truly outlandish and bombastic vocals leading the way.
The whole thing crackles with intense recording techniques where the FUZZY surroundings are brutally melodic with Froglord creating massive walls of volume that sometimes pays homage to the likes of ELECTRIC WIZARD, BLACK SABBATH and CONAN.
This album is perhaps best considered a celebration of Froglord’s highly impressive musical legacy which they’ve achieved in such a short space of time where the band first came into existence in 2020. There’s also a great point for this album as Froglord doing the following for their favourite charity:
Importantly, this release carries a strong charitable focus.
• 100% of digital proceeds
• 50% of physical and merch profits
will be donated to the Waterfowl & Wetland Trust (WWT), supporting their mission to restore 100,000 hectares of wetlands by 2050. Environmental advocacy has always been woven into Froglord’s mythos, and this release channels that ethos into direct action.
My favourite parts of the album are perhaps the tracks Green Inferno, Die By The Slime and Swamp Boogie. As these are my actual favourite tracks from the whole Froglord back catalogue. Though, every track is simply put BRUTALLY STUNNING or STUNNINGLY BRUTAL with the riffs always being played LOUD and THICK to the best of the band’s technical and musical ability.
With the album being recorded in one take, the production values aren’t the best but only works to Froglord’s favour as this is about as real Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal music you can possibly get. What can I say about their brilliant cover of the BLACK SABBATH track IRON MAN.
It’s an iconic song that’s been performed from just about everyone and Froglord put their own spin on this track with perhaps a more violent and slime ridden tone without them compromising the message of the original version especially within these FUCKED UP times with the self proclaimed “PRESIDENT OF PEACE” kicking up a total shit storm in the Middle East.
Anyway, I digress. Lower & Slower - Vol 1 proves why FROGLORD are without doubt one of the most unique and original bands currently within the UK Heavy Metal scene. And with this being listed as Volume 1, we can expect more releases within the same vein, though it will be a hard act to follow by beating this great record.
Words by Steve Howe
Thanks to Neon Leopard Promotions for the promo.
Links
LinkTree | BandCamp | BigCartel
