Wizard Tattoo Release Self-Titled EP
Also known for his work in Rat King, Indianapolis-based Bram the Bard would steps forth with the self-titled debut EP from Wizard Tattoo, which, yes, is about a wizard tattoo. An apparently evil one at that. Bolstered by the jazzy flourish of “A Wizard’s Lie,” the four-tracker offers gritty fuzz and melodic experimentation in the sense of seeming to feel out where it wants to go while relying on an underlying foundation of songwriting and narrative.
It’s been out since last Friday, so yes, the internet has already foisted heaps of hyperbole at its feet, but that will happen. Constantly. As you approach, think of Wizard Tattoo as an initial salvo more than a fully-developed end product and you might be able to get more of a sense of where Mr. The Bard might ultimately take the project, laying claim as the songs do to garage doom, a bit of more extreme sludge rock on the righteously titled “Wizard Knife Fight (At a Bar)” (where else?) and atmospheric organ cinematography on the closer “No Return.”
If Bram is in it for a longer haul, there’s at very least no shortage of directions laid out here along which the band might move forward.
That’s the deal, here’s the art, info, links and audio via the PR wire:
Wizard Tattoo Unleash Enchanting Self-Titled EP
Wizard Tattoo is an Indianapolis based rock band by multi-instrumentalist Bram the Bard that summons catchy riffs with progressive and heavy elements. Wizard Tattoo is the self-titled debut concept EP which tells the story of a man who starts hearing a dark voice shortly after getting a tattoo. Throughout the four tracks, listen to his musical journey of delusion. Is he really becoming a wizard or is he just going mad?
Purchase digital album: https://wizardtattoo.bandcamp.com/releases
Bram the Bard comments:
“Wizard Tattoo is a culmination of influences from classic rock to doom metal. It takes two played-out concepts “tattoos of wizards” and bands with the name “Wizard” in their name and mashes them together. It’s meant to be tongue-in-cheek but came about from a midlife crisis that I went through during the pandemic. I think everyone gets to a certain point in their life where they evaluate their accomplishments, choices, and their very existence. Some people push through and keep going, and others end up self-destructing. Unfortunately, our protagonist in the EP chooses the latter and goes off the deep end. It’s a journey, and I hope everyone comes along for the ride!”
Conjuring up a storm, the title track delivers a captivating heavy doom sound with distorted guitars and groove rhythms. Transitioning into a spellbinding progressive bridge of orchestration and electronics, the narrative of Wizard Tattoo emerges through the eerie atmosphere. ‘A Wizard’s Lie’ ventures into realms of jazz influences with non-standard time signatures and intricate guitar leads, interspersed with necromantic manifestations of heavy fuzz. Bringing a touch of magic to the barroom brawl, ‘Wizard Knife Fight’ explores in greater detail the actions of the protagonist with a touch of humour and epic guitar riffs. Accompanied by the soft patter of rainfall, a bewitching acoustic guitar and folk harmonies divines a serene but sombre mood.
Wizard Tattoo is not your conventional fairy tale. See what happens when ink goes wrong in this not-so-enchanting story of dark sorcery, told through dynamic guitars, ghostly vocals and genre-crossing instrumentation.
Credits:
All music by Bram the Bard
Mixed and Mastered at Garage Fire Recordings, Indianapolis, IN
Album artwork by Zi F. Tam
Track-list:
1. Wizard Tattoo
2. A Wizard’s Lie
3. Wizard Knife Fight (At a Bar)
4. No Return
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