Since 2007, Thou have been a massive presence of heaviness. At first they were just viewed as a doom band, but as the Louisiana-based five-piece have experimented over 15 releases, they've grabbed onto feelings beyond bleak and desolate making each release a bit unexpected
But the band wasn't exactly the heavy masterpiece they are now when they started...
Trying to hear a song or check some tour dates from a band is a bloated affair these days. Most bands choke down their MySpace page with quantum-powered graphics and banners designed to eat your computer's speed. Music-lovers needn't worry about this with doom metallers Thou, the five-piece has become an underground obsession -- deservingly so -- and they've abandoned their space on the social sit
Hipster hangout Kung Fu Necktie is rapidly becoming the go-to venue for quality metal shows in Philadelphia, and those of us that call the 215 home couldn't be happier. After playing host to the likes of Krieg, Total F---ing Destruction, Nachtmystium, Wolves in the Throne Room and Krallice in recent months, the dimly-lit alcove welcomed yet another trio of amplifier worshippers into the fold on J
After releasing fantastic records from Amesoeurs, Cobalt and Krallice, not to mention hosting the return of the mighty YOB, Canadian boutique label Profound Lore has added another fine act to its roster in Virginia doom/sludge trio Salome...