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Beelzefuzz Premiere Video for “Nazzriff”; New Album out Aug. 19

beelzefuzz (Photo by Kathy Reeves)

Progressive doomers Beelzefuzz first premiered the leadoff track from Beelzefuzz II: The Righteous Bloom here back in March, in part I think to prove the album existed after everything they’d been through making it. Set to come out Aug. 19 via Restricted Release with a European issue to follow via The Church Within, the follow-up to the band’s 2013 self-titled debut (review here) brings half a new lineup with guitarist Greg Diener (Pale Divine) and bassist Bert Hall (Revelation) joining founders Dana Ortt (vocals/guitar) and Darin McCloskey (drums; also Pale Divine) in the studio for the first time.

In raw talent and doom cred both, those are no minor additions, but the core of Beelzefuzz remains the blend of melancholic melody, classic-style laid back groove and off-kilter quirk driven in large part by Ortt‘s organ-esque guitar tone — something that has to be witnessed live to be fully appreciated; one expects they’ll come out of playing Psycho Las Vegas in August with many new friends — and obscure lyrics. “Nazzriff,” its title a play on the band Nazareth, showcases just about all of that, and while the album expands greatly in terms of style, Diener‘s second guitar and storied lead work bringing a new dynamic to the former-trio, Beelzefuzz‘s work remains entirely their own and the band stands among the most individualized acts in US doom. There’s nothing else out there quite like them. Yet.

Beelzefuzz II: The Righteous Bloom, once again, is out Aug. 19, 2016, on Restricted Release, which as fate would have it is one week before the band plays the aforementioned Psycho Las Vegas. You’ll find the video for “Nazzriff” below, made by CineMavericks Media, followed by more info on the record courtesy of the PR wire.

Please enjoy:

Beelzefuzz, “Nazzriff” official video

Restricted Release is proud to present the second full-length album from BEELZEFUZZ. The album is set for North American release August 19.

Formed in 2009, BEELZEFUZZ’s heavy rock found an immediate regional following. Shortly after the release of a 4-song demo in 2010, the band signed with Germany’s The Church Within and released their full length in 2013. BEELZEFUZZ features members of Pale Divine, Falcon, and Revelation.

The Righteous Bloom is the band’s first album to be distributed nationally via Restricted Release/Abstract Distribution. Produced by the band with Richard Whittaker (Skullflower), it features original artwork by illustrator David Paul Seymour (Red Fang, Graveyard).

BEELZEFUZZ is vocalist/guitarist Dana Ortt, drummer Darin McCloskey, guitarist/vocalist Greg Diener, and bassist Bert Hall.

European release of The Righteous Bloom will be via The Church Within.

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2 Responses to “Beelzefuzz Premiere Video for “Nazzriff”; New Album out Aug. 19”

  1. Pellet says:

    interesting and refreshing band to see live!

  2. Anthony says:

    Fantastic guys, like a trip back into the past, conjuring up the likes of Uriah Heep and Lucifer’s Friend with an epic East-Coast doom-laden twist. Glad to know and share the stage these gents!

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