Ask a proud American to identify the EoB and they’ll gaze, either wistfully or with revolution in mind, toward a grand old building not far from Pennsylvania Avenue. 2018, however, has given birth to another EoB – the Evolution of Boom, a kind of cultural reworking of the Low-End chords which brought all manner of sounds into the realm of enjoyment for the average music listener.Continue reading
For the virginal, when a band’s lineage includes members from Black Metal legends Acherontas and Nåstrond, it’s a fair bet that the new band might follow that bloodline. Not in the case of Shibalba. Stars Al-Med Hum (Agonia Records), the latest issue from this Greek / Swedish hybrid follows their chosen path of ethereal, cosmic Drone and is again partially delivered by instruments of the earth.Continue reading