Warning : it is probably too oppressive an atmosphere for the faint-hearted, but you sonic masochists may well appreciate this. Abusive juxtaposition of slow ominous guitar solos, shredding bass sequences and rabid spurts of slaughterhouse vocals come together into successive impressions of dramatic landscapes and mental turmoil. As they juggle between the heavy and the melodic, Portland’s eclectic trio Sloths explore a broad spectrum of unsettling sounds, ranging in influences from alt-rock to metal and hardcore. Only the darkest that is.
Whether you’re a fan of musical violence or simply one of those who fancy venturing out of their comfort zone, and loathe up to the very idea of “easy-listening”, you’ll be served with these sounds of doom. Game? Get down to the Kenton Club next Monday, or to Troubadour Studios the following Tuesday to check them out. – Tracy Mamoun