Release
date: March 13th 2020. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Glacial
Gods –
Tracklisting
1.Ghost
Train Haze 04:52
2.Sky
Burial 04:57
3.Smoke
Wizard 05:42
4.Cult
of Yeti 07:33
5.Ghostwriter
04:56
6.Apothecary
05:21
7.Electric
Yeti 02:34
Members
Anthony
Dreyer - Drums
Brad
Van - Guitar/Vocals
Review
Twin
Wizard is the new band featuring Brad Van (Droids Attack) and Anthony
Dreyer (Telekinetic Yeti) play a similar style of music to
Telekinetic Yeti. The band did have a rough start to existence and
getting to where they are now. I will say that there are a lot of
similarities between Twin Wizard and Telekinetic Yeti. There’s no
getting away from that. Though Twin Wizard have more than enough
hard-working talent of their own to standout on their on creative
convictions.
Their
debut album Glacial Gods is packed full on cool ideas and heavy
sounds that stretch across the Doom/Stoner Rock world with elements
of Psych Rock, Space Rock and a Fuzzed up attitude to match. The
album is played at a fast pace with lot of different heavy riffs that
shouldn’t really be possible for a two-man band.
If
you dig bands such as Red Fang, Kyuss, Truckfighters and The Sword
then Glacial Gods captures the classic energy of this legendary bands
and allows Twin Wizard to put their own spin on things.
The
opening two songs – Ghost Train Haze and Smoke Wizard – do an
excellent job of allowing Twin Wizard to distance themselves from
their previous/current respective bands and let their music do the
talking with blazing Psychedelic Sounds and heavy pounding drums
leading the way. The vocals from Brad is one of the main strengths of
this album. As they’re powerful and direct from the very start. The
music kicks up a gear on Smoke Wizard with some precise and intense
drumming from Anthony.
Some
people will complain that this is too close to Telekinetic Yeti but
if you look even closer you can see that Twin Wizard are trying to do
things differently and on their own terms. The riffs are more groove
orientated here and perhaps even more melodic. Though that doesn’t
stop Twin Wizard bringing an aggressive attitude to the album when
the mood calls for it.
Songs
such as: Smoke Wizard, Cult Of Yeti, Ghostwriter and Apothecary is
where the band perhaps impress the most especially on Cult Of Yeti
and Apothecary. The music sounds more alive and when the band a more
spaced out attitude to the mix then you can’t be impressed by the
whole cinematic journey Twin Wizard take you upon.
I’m
a huge admirer of both Droids Attack and Telekinetic Yeti so I was
always going to enjoy this album. Though I will go even further to
say that I freaking love this album and that’s down to the
impressive array of vocals and riffs Twin Wizard play on this album.
The
production is excellent and one that allows Twin Wizard to have a
more organic sound that I didn’t expect at all.
Overall,
Glacial Gods is a spectacular debut album from Twin Wizard to come
out . As it shows these guys mean business and are possibly here for
the long term. If you want a Psychedelic and Fuzzed Out Riff-Fest
that made The Sword famous back in the day. Well, except no
substitute, these guys are the real deal...
Words
by Steve Howe
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