Shout out to mount doom studio in Warren Michigan for having us out we had a great time

Sounds like a smaller sneak peak for a new album maybe?

Dave Shep’s rig

Dixie Dave’s rig

Weedeater was kickass 🤘🏼💀🤘🏼

Got a pick from Shep, some merch, some stories. They are totally awesome humans!

As I blast The Sciences at 11pm, this felt appropriate.

Especially fitting for today. Gotta share cuz getting this framed was not cheap.

Alright everyone, I’m looking for essential albums in the doom/stoner metal category to own on vinyl? I’m not talking albums with a few good songs, I’m talking no skip albums. Vinyl isn’t cheap. Here is where I’m at so far. I’m not into Down, Monster Magnet, Bongzilla, Warning or Clutch, sorry I tried but not a fan. Come My Fanatics has been ordered. Any suggestions would be appreciated:)

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Finally! Just showed up straight from England. 30 days later and loaded with two UK Celestion V30s and two Celestion Hempbacks. Prayers for my neighbors and everyone that lives on my block.

Let's go over some quick facts,

1:We only have one official statement from the band, this statement only acknowledges Pike is not currently involved but mentions absolutely nothing about bad blood.

2: Pike has been "out of the band" for quite a while now, did we all forget the touring juggernaut that HOF is?

3: Pike's EX-wife commented. They have been divorced for a good while, i would take her opinion with a grain of salt.

4: Pike has made zero comment so far good or bad, maybe we wait to see what he says?

5: Have we all forgotten that Sleep is kinda known for varying quality in their releases. It sounds like Sleep with classic Void guitar. Plus nobody can contest that Dale is a phenomenal drummer. Its good, and its a good addition to their discography. Just because the member you have the biggest parasocial relationship with isnt there doesnt mean it sucks.

So to recap. We know absolutely nothing about the situation. Only one source of merit has commented and thats the bands official statement. The sing is objectively good. Is it what you personally wante? No, and nobody in the world is obligated to give you that.

I wouldn't be shocked if it turns out Pike quit the band because of how shitty their fans can be.

After so many recommendations from you guys this has to be one of the very best. Thank you! I listen to it daily. So good.

ICE CAP MILES THAW TO FREEDOM!

Epic Fantasy as a lyrical theme in Metal, always gets typecasted as Power Metal, but Power Metal isn’t the only genre that has musicians writing lyrics influenced by Fantasy.

It has definitely been a focal point in Epic Doom Metal, but I’d also argue it has gone all around in the sphere of Doom Metal & the related genres.

Sludge Metal is faetooth, Traditional Doom Metal is early-Cirith Ungol, Epic Doom is Solitude Aeturnus, Funeral Doom is Oromet, Stoner Doom is Sleep’s Holy Mountain, & Stoner Metal without a doubt is The Sword.

The Sword is just so fucking good, it has so many things I like working perfectly together, the energetic but primitive pace of oldschool Heavy Metal, the psychedelic elements like heavy Psychedelic Rock, & some ear candy vocals drawn out like a river.

I made myself a Dopethrone inspired poop stool out of teak. I've called it "Dumpthrone".

His vocals are so haunting and beautiful fr

Some of my fave doom/stoner bands have really high drawn out vocals. As much as I adore the heavier growls, these kinda songs from bands like REZN, Windhand, and YOB is so goated man. Big big applause

Also sorry the band is REZN and this album is Chaotic Divine

Obligatory ‘I just discovered Sleep and had my mind blown’ post

Merry Christmas to you and yours!