Get ready for the heavy drone brothers & sisters for we've received a letter from Viridiana.
"It is with great pride and honor that we deliver to you this link that gives you access to Viridiana's first demo-EP named IV containing 2 tracks Phobos & Deimos (named after the two monolithic sattelites that revolve around Mars-the 4rth planet from the sun). The main genre with which the band is occupied is Drones and Abstract Heavy Amplifier Worshiping Soundscapes...no tube amps and effect pedals were spared here trust me.
Along with traditional drone techniques (bass & guitars with loads of feedback through huge tube amps) Viridiana also incorporates other sorts of gadgets and gismos some of them designed by the members themselves. Also included are various vocal techniques as well as some tradition percussion instruments and a diggeridoo.
Viridiana consists of two members, who would like to refer to themselves as Α & Ω thus giving some sort of mystique and anonymity to the whole project. However this band transcends international borders as it's two members come from different countries (Greece & The Netherlands)
This debut EP is just a prequel to the band almost-ready full debut album called Orogenesis which will be pressed and released in the immidiate months."
Sweet, hypnotic work! I'd say - a sonic abyss. Recommended for all lovers of heavy.
massive stuff, drone my head to space and excellent review!!
ReplyDeleteI suppose there's no link with the French band Viridiana, who was doing a noise/metal music in the late 90's/early 00's...
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