Acid Mammoth should need no introduction. However, for the few that have not come across the behemoth hoard that is Acid Mammoth, allow me to briefly introduce them.
Acid Mammoth are a four-piece Doom Metal band, hailing from Athens, Greece. Formed in 2015 by Chris Babalis Jr (vocals & guitar) and Dimosthenis Varikos (Bass), who were both good friends from high school and shared a deep love for Sabbath and other heavy music. They were quickly joined by long-time friend Marios Louvaris (Drums) and Chris Babalis Sr. (Guitars), Jr’s father. Acid Mammoth are therefore more than a band of friends: they are family.
In September 2019, Acid Mammoth penned a worldwide deal with Heavy Psych Sounds Records, on which they have so far released three full-length studio albums and a Doom Sessions split EP with Italian label mates, 1782.
Described as: “Loud-as-fuck psychedelic doom that sounds as if it were conjured from an acid trip” by Decibel Magazine.
TRACKLIST:
1. Supersonic Megafauna Collision
2. Fuzzorgasm (Keep On Screaming)
3. Garden Of Bones
4. Atomic Shaman
5. One With The Void
6. Tusko’s Last Trip
“SuperSonic Megafauna Collision.” Scheduled for release on April 5th, 2024, via Heavy Psych Sounds Records, this album encapsulates the quintessence of Doom Metal, plunging listeners into a sonic abyss of colossal riffs and primordial depths
The journey commences with the eponymous track, “SuperSonic Megafauna Collision”, a behemoth of a composition that sets the tone for the album’s seismic trajectory. With thunderous drums and sludgy, downtuned guitars, Acid Mammoth crafts an atmosphere that is simultaneously ominous and mesmerising, inviting listeners to surrender to the impending sonic deluge.
“Fuzzorgasm (Keep On Screaming)” follows suit, wielding its fuzz-laden onslaught like a weapon of sonic destruction. The relentless groove and primal energy exuded by this track serve as a testament to the band’s mastery of their craft, leaving no room for respite in its wake.
As the journey progresses, “Garden Of Bones” emerges as a haunting reverie, weaving intricate melodies amidst the crushing weight of distortion. This juxtaposition of light and shadow adds depth to Acid Mammoth’s sonic palette, inviting listeners to explore the nuances concealed within the album’s abyssal depths.
“Atomic Shaman” reignites the infernal fervor with its relentless barrage of riffage, propelled by a relentless rhythm section that pulsates with primal intensity. Each note resonates with a sense of urgency, beckoning listeners deeper into the album’s murky depths.
“One With The Void” serves as a moment of introspection amidst the chaos, with its ethereal ambiance and hypnotic melodies providing a respite from the album’s relentless assault. Yet, even in its moments of tranquillity, Acid Mammoth retains a sense of impending doom, ensuring that the listener remains ensnared within their sonic labyrinth.
Closing the album is “Tusko’s Last Trip”, a sprawling epic that serves as the culmination of Acid Mammoth’s sonic odyssey. With its sprawling arrangement and labyrinthine structure, this track encapsulates the album’s ethos in its entirety, leaving listeners spellbound by its monumental scope.
Rating: 3.5 – Very Good
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320kb/s MP3
Label: Heavy Psych Sounds Recordings
Acid Mammoth links:
Website⎜Facebook⎜Bandcamp⎜Instagram⎜Spotify
Heavy Psych Sounds links:
Website⎜Facebook⎜Bandcamp⎜Instagram⎜Youtube
Releases Worldwide: 5th April 2024
