Judd Madden – Artesian

‘Judd Madden’ released ‘Artesian’ on November the 3rd, 2012.

Judd has focused much of his talent and time on water and has now turned his hand to the very opposite as a source of inspiration, drought.

‘Heatwaves Quiver and Dance’ walks you through rumbling bass guitars and drums to soaring guitar solos chucking in some nice sludgier riffs to finish the track.

Judd Madden may be a one-man band but this seems to be a conscious thought in the writing process as layers of instruments are stacked upon each other to create these colossal songs.

‘Sunbeams Each a Lance’ starts by generating momentum then ever so slightly changes an element and continues in that direction. It also features some nice groove heavy bass guitar as everything is broken down at the 4 minute mark. After 6 minutes it becomes a whole new beast, dragging every riff out and finally collapses in on itself, dying out with feedback.

This album does what all Judd Madden albums do and that is to slowly but purposefully demolish you.

Moghul – selftitled

‘Moghul’ released their self-titled album on September the 1st, 2012. Even though this album only has 2 songs on it, each song is an absolute marathon.

‘Dead Empires’ starts out a bluesy heavy rock affair which turns nasty along the way. The change is slow as the guitars and drums get louder and more aggressive and the vocals turn from gravelly to abrasive.

‘Hidden Hand’ once again slowly wanders through different genres and styles, touching on psychedelic, desert, drone and stoner.

This album is probably best appreciated on vinyl while wearing flares but if thats not possible, it’ll still sound good.

Old Man Gloom – NO

‘Old Man Gloom’, featuring Aaron Turner of ‘Isis’ and Nate Newton of ‘Converge’ and ‘Doomriders’ are back with their first album in 8 years. This band can do no wrong with the level of talent each musician brings along with them.

The band throw everything they have at you in ‘NO’, drifting from creepy ambient to screeching feedback through to drone, doom and sludge, even chucking in some acoustic guitar on ‘Crescent’

Althought there are many elements coming together on this album it doesn’t feel like it was randomly thrown together, there is a proper flow to it all.

Even after this album completely smashes you into the earth, as soon as the last song finishes you will be replaying it.

Sorceress – Demo 2011

Its almost hard to believe that this is the first EP by ‘Sorceress’.

‘Denver’ the opening track starts with a ‘Conan the Barbarian’ quote ‘What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.’ I don’t know about the lamenting women but this Canadian three-piece definitely wants to crush you. This track is brilliant the way it builds and morphs then mutates in a whole new direction.

My favourite track would have to be ‘Glaive’ the way it progresses then half way through the song the guitarist keeps playing the same riff over and over, faster and louder each time.

These guys are seriously talented and I can’t wait for the next instalment.

Head over to their Bandcamp page where the EP is currently being sold for 1 Canadian dollar. I guarantee it will be best Canadian buck you will ever spend.

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