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Eye of Doom Premiere “Eye of Doom Pt. I”; The Sapient Out Nov. 11

Posted in audiObelisk on August 26th, 2022 by JJ Koczan

Eye of Doom again

Vancouver three-piece Eye of Doom will release their debut full-length, The Sapient, on Nov. 11 through Majestic Mountain Records. The album follows the success of the band’s 2020 EP, Curse of the Pharaoh — they also had a self-titled EP out in 2018 — and is preceded today by the unveiling of “Eye of Doom Pt. I.”

A couple things about the track outright. First, it’s 10 minutes long. You’re announcing your debut album and the first single you’re streaming for people to check out is the first of a don’t-know-how-many-part procession and it crosses the line into a four-number runtime? This is a marketing planEye of Doom single cover I can get behind. Second, from mellowing out the impact of Monolordian riffing to delving into more lysergic reaches, maybe some Green Lung in the organ-laced melody circa 8:20, and doing it in a way that makes its own kind of sense — that’s all one ever needs — and makes a hook of its riff while conveying to the listener a feeling of atmosphere and still having room to jam it out, let it develop, and make it go.

They’re not pushing the limits of genre at this point — it’s a first record, slow down — but “Eye of Doom Pt. I” is an immersive celebration of heavy for a band who seem to be finding their place and establishing the sides they want to bring together as they forge their sound from the foundation of their influences.

Or if you want it simple: hey, I think this song’s pretty cool. Haven’t heard the full album yet, but if you’re still reading, I think this might be worth checking out. Stick around for when they bring back that riff at the end. It’s worth the trip, especially because the ‘going’ part of that trip is no less right on.

I actively like the loose feel. That doesn’t mean the band are sloppy, but as they open riff-into-solo early on in the track’s going, the nod is paced just right so that it’s not too fast but shifts into the verse, feeling intentional in trying to carry the listener along for the ride and thus all the more satisfying when it does precisely that. It’s heavy and not any more repetitive than it needs to be; deceptively thoughtful in its construction, and it’s easy to appreciate a band that strikes a hard balance and makes it sound easy. That’s very much what’s happening here.

To wit, I hope you enjoy:

Eye of Doom, “Eye of Doom Pt. I” premiere

‘Eye of Doom’ is the first single from the new album ‘The Sapient’ that will be released this Autumn on Majestic Mountain Records.

Majestic comes knocking once again as the harbinger of kick ass doom metal from the Mountain’s roster with news of Canadian three piece Eye of Doom unleashing the first single ‘Eye Of Doom Part I’ from their first full-length release ‘The Sapeint’ due out on the 11th of November.

The band tells us that “Eye of Doom Part I” draws lyrically from science fiction horror themes to narrate the demise of a lone space-dweller who while traversing the now colonized, yet mysteriously desolate planet Venus, experiences an array of extreme physical and mental obstacles akin to the human condition. He perseveres through this hardship and, upon contacting a long-lost comrade, is met with a horrific surprise.  The story is concluded in “Eye of Doom Part II”, which appears on our upcoming album The Sapient.

We’re saying that this track is one hell of a ride through massively malevolent and eerie soundscapes, menacingly searing guitar solos, and richly reverb laden vocal textures. Ten minutes and fifty-eight seconds of pure, fuzz driven, progressive stoner doom metal from our favourite Canadians and we’re psyched to get this into your ears. 

‘Eye Of Doom Part I’ challenges the senses with its melodically spectacular scope and through pristine production, musicianship and crushing composition sets the tone for what’s to come with the band’s first full length ‘The Sapient’ this November.

The bar is high and believe us when we say ‘The Sapient’s’ five tracks are bone crushing brilliance from this three-piece juggernaut from the great white north.

PRE ORDER on Friday 02.09

Official release on 11 November

Recorded and produced by the band at River Serpent Records Studios,

mixed and mastered by Esben Willems at Studio Berserk, Sweden.

Summoned from the forests of Vancouver, Canada, Eye of Doom is a doom metal band made up of Adam Mattsson (guitar), Alex Kadhim (bass) and Derrick Staines (drums). The band infuses progressive rock soundscapes with psychedelic notes from outer space.

Eye of Doom is:
Adam Mattsson – Guitar
Alex Kadhim – Bass
Derrick Staines – Drums

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Eye of Doom Premiere Title-Track From Curse of the Pharaoh EP out Sept. 25

Posted in audiObelisk on July 28th, 2020 by JJ Koczan

Eye of Doom

Vancouver’s Eye of Doom will release their second EP, Curse of the Pharaoh, on Sept. 25. In addition to marking their first offering to be made through Majestic Mountain Records, it’s also something of a shift in approach for the three-piece, whose 2018 self-titled four-songer trafficked in decidedly more metallic and driving fare. With two eight-minute-plus cuts in the opening title-track and the closing “The Scold’s Bride” separated just by the interlude “The Waning” (2:56), the EP hits a 20-minute total listen that’s striking in its push toward atmospherics, with sonar pings backing horror samples and ambient guitar in “The Waning” before the roll that comprised much of “Curse of the Pharaoh” resumes in full nod for the outset of “The Scold’s Bride.” With vocals from bassist Alex Kadhim and guitarist Adam Mattsson atop Derek Staines‘ apparently reliable march, shades of Elephant Tree‘s melodicism show up along with an impact and underlying noise rock influence that calls Cities of Mars and other post-Monolord outfits to mind. Dudes got riffs, in case you were wondering.

Curse of the Pharaoh is strong in its presentation, beginning with a fading in swell of readily immersive tonality. They are perhaps a release or two from bringing to fruition the kind of depth and largesse they hint toward here, but that doesn’t at all stop the material from being engaging on its own level. “Curse of the Pharaoh” crashes in around 1:30 and proceeds to lumber forward in newer-Sleep form, waiting until after three minutes in before introducing the first vocal lines. With a cavernous echo, the verses likewise hint toward a burgeoning reach in what’s being tagged as their “new musical direction,” but they’re smartly mixed to not overwhelm the surrounding guitar bass or drums. Kadhim‘s bass holds true during a short break and soon the guitar solo takes hold in soaring fashion to lead through the apex of the track, the first sonar pings arriving before the shift into “The Waning” is actually complete. That one-into-the-next fluidity is also emblematic of what Eye of Doom are shooting for with their recent doomly conversion, and if the EP is anything to go by, they won’t have any trouble sticking to that — should they want to — when they set themselves to the inevitable task of their full-length debut.

When, how, where, on that, I of course have no idea, but Eye of Doom‘s stated purpose is to give those they’d make their audience an introduction to what they’re all about, and it’s a positive first impression they make, even if that ‘first’ comes with an asterisk. “Curse of the Pharaoh” is streaming on the player below, followed by more info about the release from the PR wire.

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Eye of doom to release ’Curse of the Pharaoh’ on Majestic Mountain Records September 25th

Majestic Mountain Records is very pleased to announce the first release from Vancover, BC based riff masters Eye of Doom. The 3-track EP ’Curse of the Pharaoh is set for release on a 10” premium vinyl in September and this release will be followed with a full length release in early 2021!

This EP is the first introduction to the new musical direction of Eye of Doom.

The riff-molding for Curse of the Pharaoh was produced and recorded by the band in early 2020. The songs on this EP draw inspiration from the grand scenery found in the towering mountain ranges and vast forests of the band’s hometown, as well as exploring existential questions connected to topics such as mysticism, astronomy, paganism, and the occult. This EP is the result of the collaborative efforts from all members of the band and is an honest and true reflection of everything that is Eye of Doom.

’Curse of the Pharaoh’ will be on pre-order at Majestic Mountain Records, August 7th.
Vinyl is set for release in end of September and the digital release will be available August 28th.

Pre-order link:
https://majesticmountainrecords.bigcartel.com/

Eye of Doom are:
Alex Kadhim: bass and vocals
Adam Mattsson: guitar and vocals
Derek Staines: drums

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