SMOULDER: A mystical and arcane vibe


 

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As documented very well on the recent, excellent compilation, “Trapped Under Ice”, the Canadian scene is really vital at the moment. While they’re not represented on that particular release, Smoulder is one of the bands leading the charge, catching many people’s attention with their “The Sword Woman”-demo, released on tape and as a 7″ vinyl through Hoove Child Records  last year. With their first album out on  Cruz Del Sur, wonderfully titled “Times Of Obscene Evil And Wild Daring”, pretty much the whole band gathered to answer  Our questions.

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PLAYLIST: Week 10


1. BELOW “Across The Dark River” (Metal Blade)Below - Across The Dark River - Artwork

– Very pleasant, warm and melodic doom in the vein of “Chapter VI”-era Candlemass

2. PORTRAIT “Crossroads” (Metal Blade)

– A bit more laidback and relaxed musically/vocally than the last one?

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