![]() ![]() Is she doom’s greatest vocalist? The jury is interminably out, but surely nobody can credibly suggest that it isn’t a distinct possibility. Speaking of which, due attention should be paid to Ball’s vocals, both on this split and across MWWB’s entire catalogue. The passage fondly recalls the sound Agoraphobic Nosebleed reaches on the Arc EP, except instead of Kat Katz’s throaty roar, Jessica Ball’s layered, airy vocals float just above the band’s sound and serve as a refreshing antidote to the crunchy sonic filth being delivered by the instruments. Such head-nodding familiarity doesn’t last too long, however, as around the four-minute mark the band abruptly shifts into an ever-so-slightly up-tempo, chugging, and distinctly sludgy main portion of the song. The track begins with a slowly building, atmospheric intro before erupting into hammering, sustained riffage drenched in the band’s characteristically thick, low end distorted tone. and it consists of several distinct passages that could easily be thought of as individual movements within overarching stoner doom suite. “The Master and His Emissary” is a more dynamic and restless offering than the band’s normal M.O. ![]() Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard take the front half of the split with two tracks that epitomize their weighty but patient approach to doom metal. Totems is a gift from the doom gods, full of expansive and crashing riffs delivered in a tight, digestible package. Holy Moly, what a split! Black Bow Records is continuing strong in its quest to be doom’s Most Valuable Label of 2018 with a new release pairing two of the most exciting names in UK doom, Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard and Slomatics.
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