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[bizarrobrain]

"Hidden Bridges" by Horseburner - From "Voice of Storms" (2024)

[doomedandstoned]

‘Superunknown Redux’ Brings Together a Host of Underground Talent

~Review by Billy Goate~

Magnetic Eye Records has done it again. They've pulled together some of the most intriguing and accomplished artists of the heavy underground to pay tribute to a legendary album. The last go-round, it was Alice in Chains that got the redux treatment, and now attention is turned to their Seattle peers, the one and only SOUNDGARDEN.

It's no secret that Soundgarden has been influential on many of the musicians featured. Indeed, upon this writer, as well. Their 1995 classic Superunknown established the band's visionary songwriting and instrumentation, and Soundgarden delivered such a virtuosic performance on the album, one wonders how it can be covered at all.

Let Me Drown by Ufomammut

With that said, these are not merely covers, they are loving reinterpretations. In the case of Italian juggernaut Ufomammut, their rendition of "Let Me Drown" is a ghostly allusion to the late Chris Cornell.

My Wave by High Priest

"My Wave" has played out as a kind of grab-it-and-go philosophy of life for me for decades now, its lyrics rejecting that urgent fanaticism that makes us all anxious to parent one another. "Hate if you want to hate, pray if you want to pray, don't come over here [and] piss on my gate, save it just keep it off my wave." High Priest takes the song and elevates it to a place of mystical glory.

Fell on Black Days by Marissa Nadler

If you loved the original album, this won't replace it and you may even feel that some of the songs are uncoverable and "Fell on Black Days" is one of them, namely for how personally the lyrics relate to Cornell. On the other hand, sometimes a song is so good that it begs to be loved by another artist. Chosen for this song: Marissa Nadler, an American singer-songwriter who has been widely praised for her Gothic stylings and sanguine sound. Here, it feels as if we really did drown after the opening track and we're hearing the song sung from the ocean depths.

Mailman by Somnuri

I was excited to see Chicago Doomed & Stoned Festival alumni Somnuri tackling "Mailman," as it's an ideal fit for their temperament. It's such a seething, lonely song about betrayal and revenge, but I've visited it many times in my life. The Brooklyn trio does a fantastic job with it, with vocals that are powerful in their own right and a few menacing touches (the later contrast of clean and dirty vox, for example).

Superunknown by Valley of the Sun

Valley of the Sun takes "Superunknown" for a spin with a certain low-riding desert rock energy and vocals that admirably reach for those famous soaring highs. There are even some Doors-esque organ highlights that seemed perfectly in place, proving how a good song can transcend its original arrangement.

Head Down by Frayle

"Head Down" is a song that perfectly captures the apathetic resignation of deep depression. Frayle hone in on the sparseness of the composition with searching guitar riffing and a creepy, haunted vocal performance that brings alive the pernicious voices of doubt and fear ("We see you laugh, we see you dance, we take that away everyday").

Black Hole Sun by Spotlights

"Black Hole Sun" is another I was skeptical about, but Spotlights have really won me over with their version of it. The contrast of soft singing and strumming guitar and bass was compelling in itself, but the band doubles down on awesome with crackling, fuzzy low-end during the verses and entrancing vocal harmonies. At times, I may prefer this to the original (and that's partly because I don't want that great song to be spoiled by over-familiarity)

Spoonman by Horseburner

I really like what Horseburner does with the famous "Spoonman." Once again, a confident reinterpretation that showcases the band's strengths, namely gnarly guitar, low-end heft, and earthy, roaring vocals. I was happy to hear the contrasting section of both strumming and dueling strings and some bad-ass drumming.

Limo Wreck by Witch Mountain

"Limo Wreck" is a great example of why I think of Soundgarden as doom first, and all other genre distinctions second. It's a dismal affair and Chris Cornell's performance is once again inimitable and, frankly, carries this slow 'n' low ballad. Thankfully, Witch Mountain was chosen for the job and Kayla Dixon's knack for dramatic story-telling helps in convincing us.

The Day I Tried To Live by Beastwars

Beastwars have successfully remolded "The Day I Tried to Live," one of my least favorite songs on the original album, into something I really enjoyed. It's unhinged, agitated, and beastly. Howling Giant stole the show on the AIC Redux with their incredible "Rooster" (our Song of the Year in 2020), and Beastwars comes damned closed to doing it with this one. Their performance is really something else, laying on the Soundgarden worship on thick and projecting something monstrously terrific.

Kickstand by Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows

Jack Harlon and the Dead Crows do much the same with "Kickstand" turning this quick and dirty song into a dreamy psychedelic space rocker that mines the sound for undiscovered emotion. Another cut that elevates the music into something epic, even ethereal.

Fresh Tendrils by The Age of Truth

4th of July by Marc Urselli's SteppenDoom

The Age of Truth summons a heroic sound, transforming "Fresh Tendrils" with sterling chords and rampaging drums. Meanwhile, Marc Urselli's SteppenDoom give us an eerie rendition, not as caustic as Thou's celebrated cover, though the vocal approach is at times quite grizzly. The whole experience is like a warped VHS soundtrack, with spooky whistling sounds as if to suggest the hearing of the wind.

Half by Dozer

I was so happy to see Dozer on the list, especially after the success of their recent album which has pushed the band forward artistically in many ways. They turn this odd little number into a bonafide stadium rager.

Like Suicide by Darkher

Without doubt, "Like Suicide" is one of the most emotionally honest and tragic songs on the record. If I recall the lore correctly, Chris Cornell said this song was inspired by a bird who had a fatal encounter with a sliding glass door, as if an omen. No one can really match the intensity of the original performance, of course, so Darkher had the idea of turning it into a blurry-eyed and beautifully stoic reflection.

While nothing can replace the genius of the original Superunknown, this collection is nonetheless quite welcome and I'm sure choice cuts will show up on playlists of mine. Now I'm ready to check out the Best of Soundgarden, which follows a similar format, without being glued fastidiously to any one album.

Give ear...

[stylized-corpse]

This new Horseburner record is excellent!

[deadthatmetalhead]

Album Rec

Voice of Storms by Horseburner

Bandcamp Link - Spotify Link

Released June 21st, 2024

[genderful-ghoul]

Assigning my favourite musicians/musicians in my sphere to Ghouls

Part 1

I’m also adding a random song from each musician for reference. I’m really sorry for the clunky videos, but if I add Spotify songs, it’s forces you to exit Tumblr and open Spotify, and fuck Spotify.

Now my Ghouls headcannonically listen to these artists

Aether: They Might Be Giants

Aurora: Findlay

Cirrus: Amanda Palmer

Cumulus: Florence Welch

Dewdrop: Horseburner

Mountain: Sarah Kinsley

I configured 27 artists to pick from. Some are perfect fits, like Aurora and Findlay, but others are a bit of a stretch in my opinion, like Cirrus and Amanda Palmer.

[mercerrock]

Horseburner released the first single, "The Gift” off of their upcoming album Voice of Storms. They also revealed the artwork they asked me to make for the album. Hop on over to their socials for all the links and dates. A very huge thanks to Horseburner for the continued support and a chance to render a pretty hefty concept for this record.

https://mercerrock.com

[ghostcultmagazine]

ALBUM REVIEW: Cortez - Sell The Future - Ripple Music

ALBUM REVIEW: Cortez – Sell The Future – Ripple Music

Cortez’s third full-length album shows a certain spark that was merely hinted at the Boston group”s previous releases. This is immediately established with the opening”No Escape,” which comes crashing in with a template more in line with Classic Metal than their usual Stoner Rock. I find myself reminded of Cauldron or Castle as the driving tempo sustains a reverb-friendly production job with a…

[badculturefilms]

Horseburner at DA’s 10/7/19 #superdarkmondays #superdarkcollective #desperateannies #horseburner (at Desperate Annie's) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3XTmOdgpm7/?igshid=1qieb5a7kpzzo

[temptressband]

Our final performance of 2019 is drawing near. Join us for this special evening w/ Horseburner and Buzzurd in Ft. Worth. #temptress #temptressband #horseburner #buzzurd #ftworthmusic #dfwmusicscene #ftworthshows #heavybands #heavymusic #stonerrock #doommetal #rockshow #gigflyer #concert #concertposter #sludge (at Main at South Side) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nE2drpRpX/?igshid=dgymrv33kn6u

[thegingerblaggard]

Only went and managed 100+ views for the first time ever yesterday! My pieces on new songs from Gurt and Horseburner garnered lots of views from the US and UK but a few here and there from Canada and across Europe! Working on a review for Kerrang today but here's hoping I can squeeze something in for later! #cultoftheibex #gurt #horseburner #heavymetal #rock #heavy #doom #metal #sludge #ripplemusicrecords #ripplemusic #whenplanetscollide #ukdoom #americandoom #shelteredlifepr #purplesagepr #writersofinsta #writersofinstagram #rockjournalist https://www.instagram.com/p/BzxeUyKJkfI/?igshid=jk4ubqmp442n

[angeladdict]

The Thief

by Horseburner

1.The Thief 02:12 2.A Joyless King 05:46 3.Drowning Bird 05:49 4.The Fisherman's Vow 07:08 5.Seas Between 01:51 6.Hand of Gold, Man of Stone 05:04 7.The Oak 06:48 8.Fathoms 08:12 9.Thiefsong 01:44

[riffrelevant]

DESCENDANTS OF CROM IV: Confirmed Lineup For June 2022

DESCENDANTS OF CROM IV: Confirmed Lineup For June 2022

Article By: Leanne Ridgeway DESCENDANTS OF CROM IV – A GATHERING OF THE HEAVY UNDERGROUND IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, USA (more…)

[doomedandstoned]

THE DOOMED & STONED SHOW

~Season 5, Episode 35~

It's time once again to visit the Doom Charts and play our favorite tracks from the July 2019 ranking. Each month, the top rated albums are selected from a consensus of picks by underground music bloggers, album reviewers, podcasters, and DJs that belong to the Doom Charts Council (including co-hosts Billy Goate and Bucky Brown). Lot's of new music to get your buzz in this episode, so...

...give ear.

PLAYLIST:

INTRO (00:00) 1. Ravine - "Possession" (00:25) 2. High Mountain - "Masterpiece" (07:26)

HOST SEGMENT I (13:03) 3. Roadsaw - "Fat Rats" (23:33) 4. Saint Vitus - "Hour Glass" (27:35) 5. Lightning Born - "You Have Been Warned" (32:57)

HOST SEGMENT II (37:19) 6. Green Lung - "Templar Dawn" (43:37) 7. Beastwars - "The Traveler" (49:19) 8. Spiral Guru - "Signs" (53:36)

HOST SEGMENT III (57:08) 9. Horseburner - "Hand of Gold, Man of Stone" (1:04:24) 10. Slomatics - "Cosmic Guilt" (1:09:29) 11. The Ivory Elephant - "Maybe I'm Evil" (1:13:46)

HOST SEGMENT IV (1:17:50) 12. Children of the Sun - "Her Game" (1:25:06) 13. Stonekind - "Talk to Fire" (1:29:39) 14. Book of Wyrms - "Spirit Drifter" (1:36:35)

HOST SEGMENT V (1:42:18) 15. Son of a Witch - "Idol of Marble (Commanded by Cosmic Forces)" (1:50:27) 16. Old Horn Tooth - "She Is Risen" (1:56:32) 17. Mournful Cries - "Sea of Trees" (2:09:34)

HOST SEGMENT VI (2:13:55) 18. Forrest - "Specialman" (2:20:58) 19. Sacri Monti - "Fear and Fire" (2:25:12) 20. The Red Widows - "his Name Is Death" (2:34:16)

HOST SEGMENT VII (2:46:28) 21. Sleeping Giant - "Sleep" (2;52:11) 22. Possessor - "Flight of the Mutilator" (2:57:29) 23. Arrowhead - "Ceremony of the Skull" (3:01:23)

HOST SEGMENT VIII (3:06:16) 24. Torche - "Submission" (3:13:43) 25. Elder - "Im Morgengrauen" (3:16:43) 26. Zed - "Time and Space" (3:22:07)

HOST SEGMENT IX (3:26:53) 27. Hippie Death Cult - "Treehugger" (3:31:54)

  *visit www.DoomCharts.com to get the albums featured in this broadcast.

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  (album art: Pali Emond Glenn for Sleeping Giant)

[itttsarkanyokvannak]

Horseburner - The Thief

[ymiruv]

Another dynamic adventure through a sunlit #Arcadia is what #Horseburner have presented... https://www.facebook.com/664946577254771/posts/757677704648324?s=1685747699&sfns=mo #noisepollutionaustralia #music #metal #rock #heavymetal #musicreview https://www.instagram.com/p/B0X8JR8AOTG/?igshid=lsufn3fz09ft

[heddbuzz]

‘Strange Giant’ - #horseburner - #selfreleased . Hand numbered 3-track #vinyl ep by the West Virginia #stonermetal crew, which is now available on cassette. This release dropped more than 5 years ago, before their #diy debut full length album, ‘Dead Seeds, Barren Soil’, also on wax at Bandcamp btw. Congrats to the guys for recently joining the roster of California record label Ripple Music. It’s cool to see / hear the hard work & heavy riffs finally pay off for ya. #vinyladdict #vinylnerd #vinylgeek #vinylfreak #vinylcollector #recordcollector #vinylgram #instavinyl #vinylporn #vinylworship #vinylrecord #vinylcollection #recordcollection (at Lincoln, Nebraska) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvhyQpilI4n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gl6n6n42uf4e