US psychedelic doom metal trio Skull Servant released new three-track EP »Summon Sorceress«, available now on all major streaming services
Chapel Hill, North Carolina based psychedelic doom metal trio Skull Servant is back with their new three-track EP, »Summon Sorceress«, which was just released on March 1st, 2024.
»Summon Sorceress« EP is available now on all major streaming services!
Tracklist:
01. Satan’s Broomstick
02. Poison The Unwell
03. Pray For Blood
Skull Servant are a 3-piece psychedelic doom metal project centered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The band formed in 2022, and have since solidified into a trio of devoted musicians who work exceptionally well together. Bassist Noah Terrell and guitarist Calvin Bauer have collaborated on musical projects off-and-on since 2015. Each contributes a distinctive vocal style, yet they masterfully weave them together into a singularly compelling and effective sound. The exceptional drum work of Wes Carter, with whom Calvin has performed since 2021, completes the package. And what a package it is!
Photo by Ryan Porter
Skull Servant’s material reliably delivers an occult impression of a spell being cast upon their audience. The inception of this image can best be seen in their hit EP »Astral Apothecary«, which topped the Doom Metal Charts upon its release in March, 2023. It was in the wake of EP »Astral Apothecary«’s success that the project doubled down, beginning to refine their brand in earnest. This new, definitive image shines through as it coalesces in their subsequent work, most notably in single »Pray For Blood« and their latest EP »Traditional Black Magicks II«, released in May and October of 2023 respectively.
With a smorgasbord of influences ranging from Electric Wizard, Sleep, and Sodom to Gandalf and The Sword, Skull Servant’s brand displays a faithful commitment to the genre staples of doom. Skull Servant’s quintessential stoner metal sludginess is deftly enhanced by the daring juxtaposition of haunting vocal melodies, their heaviness made unique by undeniably groovy psychedelic undercurrents.
Drums recorded and produced by Jamie King.
Vocals, guitars & bass recorded and produced by Calvin Bauer.
Mixed and mastered by Jamie King.
Artwork by ZZ Corpse.
Logo by Doccygore.
Line-up:
Calvin Bauer – Guitars, Vocals (tracks 1, 3), Lyrics
Noah Terrell – Bass, Vocals (tracks 2, 3)
Ryland Dreibelbis – Drums (tracks 1, 2)
Jeremy Sessions – Drums (track 3)
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