Release
date: June
22nd
2018. Label: Ripple
Music.
Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Planet
Of Doom: First Contact –
Tracklisting
1.Sword
of the Sea - Mos Generator 04:00
2.Serpent
Libido - Messa 07:09
3.Runa
- Vokonis 05:05
4.Jagaer
- Slomatics 06:13
Review
Greetings
All,
Movies
and music have become synonymous with one another for decades.
Christ, there are movies out there that are more well known for the
soundtrack than the actual film itself. I could rattle of countless
soundtracks that are loaded from beginning to end with excellent
music from amazing artists who have taken the time to craft songs to
fit the mood and style of the film at hand. Planet Of Doom: First
Contact fits that mould.
This
is an impressive four song EP of some amazingly, killer tracks by 4
great bands. Stylistically my mind goes directly to the great 80’s
animated Sci-Fi epic, Heavy Metal. If, for some reason, you are not
familiar, check out the movie and the soundtrack. It has Motorhead
and Judas Priest, that’s all you need to know. First Contact is a
new age Heavy Metal soundtrack.
The
record opens with the always amazing Mos Generator and their
track Sword of the Sea which showcases the bands
multi-faceted, dynamic sound. This killer track opens with the bands
trademark, stoner rock groove in full effect before dissolving into
an acoustic vibe with some ethereal sounding female vocals (My
apologies for not know this amazing singer) before closing with a big
time raucous close.
The
stunning Messa follows. I will admit that this is the one band
on the record I didn’t know anything about, but that is going to
change in a hurry. Their track Serpent Libido brings slow,
heavy doom inspired riffage behind some absolutely amazing Female
vocals. The track also brings some unsettling quiet moments that, I
assume, would fit well in the film and add to the dark vibe of this
awesome tune.
The
mighty Vokonis follows with the excellent Runa, a hard
hitting, powerful track with a riff heavy and monster vocal attack.
This is an immense stoner rock jam that is worth the price of
admission.
The
record closes with the always awesome Slomatics and their jam
Jaeger. These guys bring the thick and heavy fuzzed out doom
on this brilliant track. The sludge and vibe of this song is intense
and satisfying.
I
will be the first to admit that I am not a big film buff, but I will
definitely check out Planet Of Doom when it’s released in 2020. I
hope the rest of the soundtrack is on the same level as these four
amazing bands.
Check
out this killer record and let your mind soar!
Todd S - Instagram @alltheghoststhathauntyou
Words by Todd Stealey
Thanks
to Richard
at Sheltered Life PR
for the promo. Planet
Of Doom: First Contact – is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl via
Ripple Music.
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