Snailking

One of these artists is Ufomammut from Italy. They sound like a fusion between Kyuss and Isis. I could probably have come up with a better comparison if I was more savvy, but they do in fact list the former as an influence in one interview I read.

The most conspicuous quality on their second album Snailking is the immense sense of atmosphere: it’s omnious, otherworldly and dark. I think it tickles the ambient fan in me, as I really love artists like Lustmord and Robert Rich.

The song “Hopscotch” manages so sound heavy and catchy at the same time; the hauntingly beauitful “Lacrimosa” is aptly named; “Braindome” is eerie and almost comic, and the immensely mighty “God” evokes some truly awesome moments. I’d love to see parts of the 28 minutes-long “Demontain” in a sci-fi movie: in my mind I see an emormous starship slowly droning its way through a portal, leaving for another dimension or perhaps time travel.

Highly recommended.

Official Ufomammut website