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The Doom Debut of the Year?!

While we were jamming to Elder, Belzebong and All Them Witches last year, four-piece doom group, Lord Mountain, from Santa Rosa, California, were recording a short-but-massive debut EP at Route 44 studios set to immediately win over the ears of fuzzers from all over the world with an authentic traditional doom that sounds nothing short of perfection.

How is the sound ?

If you’re a fan of Pagan Altar, Saint Vitus, Reverend Bizarre and early Witchcraft, you’re in for a treat. Lord Mountain delivers a time travel experience so natural it makes it difficult to believe this four-track was only just this September. It all starts off with “Fenrir“, which features a fast-paced intro that quickly falls into a doomy slow riff, setting the tone for the song as Jesse Swanson’s clean vocals and mythological lyrics are introduced.

Next off, we’re presented with “Dying World“, a dark, gloomy track with an apocalyptic anti-religion message and an amazing Iommic riff with a very similar structure to Black Sabbath’s eponymous track, building up to a final blow before the end.

Then we’re blessed with “Under The Mountain“, which I find to be the stand out among standouts, and that’s saying something when it comes to this EP. Amazing riffs, clear vocal melodies and fantastic guitar work, “Under The Mountain” is a perfect example of what this band has to offer.

And last, but not least, “Tomb of the Eagle“, an excellent instrumental with catchy hooks that will make you wish it were a couple of minutes longer with every listen.

I expect this EP to be featured among many listeners’ top 10 lists by the end of the year. What we have here is something special, and I’m excited for more material from Lord Mountain. These guys have something special, and we need more of it.

Why is this album worth listening ?

The throwback factor here seems completely natural, original and effortless in the most positive way possible, as if this was actually in a vault for decades and discovered only in 2016.

Top-notch mixing that keeps everything perfectly balanced at all times.

Superb songwriting that catches your attention from the second you hit play to the end of Tomb of the Eagle. You’ll be wishing for more Lord Mountain the next day.

In what situation you should listen to this album ?

A lazy Sunday with some cold beers, when you actually got time and focus on appreciating every aspect of the music here. Turn the volume to the max, sit back and enjoy.

Driving alone on an interstate with the windows down.

I imagine this would sound huge on vinyl. Let’s hope for a future release.

Something Particular to Note ?

Vocalist/Guitarist Jesse Swanson is credited for the amazing album artwork.