Frank Sabbath Sign to Argonauta Records
French trio Frank Sabbath established a sonic foundation way more complex than their moniker might imply on their 2015 self-titled debut (review here), and it was apparently enough to catch the eye and ear of Argonauta Records, who have picked up the band to release their impending second album, Telluric Wanderers, later this year. How much later this year? I don’t know, but Argonauta is on a bit of a tear lately — you might recall the imprint also recently linked up with Iron Man vocalist Dee Calhoun for a solo album release (info here) — so it might be a minute before there’s room on the schedule. So be it. One to watch out for, anyway.
If you missed the self-titled, it’s streaming under the label’s announcement below. Dig in:
ARGONAUTA Records is proud to announce the signing of French Psych Prog Doom Rockers FRANK SABBATH!
Frank Sabbath is a psychedelic / progressive doom rock band created in Paris in 2013 by Guillaume Jankowski (bass), Baptiste Reig (drums, vocals) and Jude Mas (guitar, vocals). The initial goal of the band was to blend various elements from their musical background (Frank Zappa and Black Sabbath heritage, stoner/desert rock, jazz rock) into a coherent whole, while focusing on transcribing spiritual psychedelic experiences.
After a first self-released album recorded in 2014 and out in 2015, the band worked to expand into a heavier sound, more influenced by progressive rock and doom metal, to bring its kind of psychedelia into full flavor. They isolated themselves in a small village in Aveyron, southern France, to record their second album, Telluric Wanderers, with their much trusted sound engineer Léo Minart.
About signing with Argonauta, the band says: “We are very glad to join the Argonauta family for some new adventures among a lot of other interesting bands from all over the world! It’s an important step for us to be signed on a such eclectic and quality label!”
More news on the forthcoming album to follow soon.
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