Yob - Our Raw Heart

2018

Yob is one of the all time great Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metal bands. You can't go wrong with any of their albums. There's a heartfelt honest quality to their music that really connects with fans. "Yob is Love" is a saying that's been going around these internets for more that a decade. On this album it shows more than ever.  Trvia note, singer/guitarist Mike Scheidt suffered a life threatening illness around 2017. This album was written while he was recovering. So, you might sense more of a somberness than usual here. Record of the year 2018.

Nograves - Abbadon

2018

Slow and heavy Post Rocky Doom with growly vocals. There's screamy vocaly too, they also pick up the pace sometimes. This is a two song ep that runs almost 20 minutes. I'm looking forward to more from these guys. They're from the PNW.

Beastmaker - EP's 1 - 8

2018

Beastmaker is a horror Doom band, but their songs are really concise and to the point. Like three minute pop doom songs. Good songwriting and ripping guitar always. From Fresno California.

Flood Peak - Plagued By Sufferers

2018

These guys do seem to have a bit of a Neurosis thing going on. From Portland, Oregon. There are some Black Metal elements in the mix. Sludgey with hardcore screaming vocals.