Photograph by Shaman Gibson
Looks like there’s just a little interband competitors with the members of Ohio sludge/stoner/doom lords Moontemple as to who can develop the mightiest beard. What they lack in locks, they make up for in crumb-catching whiskers. We solely know this from the brand new video for his or her newest single, “Horus,” which is a straight efficiency vid shot on what appears to be like like a theater stage. The tune is a galluping, very Mastodon-inspired rumbler, loaded with killer guitar harmonies and Egyptian mythology impressed lyrics. These Dayton scene vets—Brian Whitten (guitars), JBird Smith (drums), Justin Roseberry (guitar/vocals), Justin Kellermeier (bass)—have imbued “Horus” with huge drop-tuned grooves and simply sufficient melody to lodge this one proper into your brainpan.
The video was shot and directed by Shaman Gibson, with Rosabell Gibson offering lighting and reside sound by Invoice Whitten. “Horus” was recorded at Room 33 in Dayton, Ohio and was launched digitally on February 6. You could find it and extra on the Moontemple Bandcamp web page right here. Additionally try the band’s upcoming reside dates listed beneath the video.
The band needed to say about its new single:
“‘Horus’ is the primary single from the idea album, Heavens. The album embodies all methods of leaving Earth, whether or not it’s actually, figuratively or spiritually. The one is a tribute to Egyptian mythology and is a retelling of the story of Horus.”
LIVE DATES:
4/18 Kent, OH @ Zypher Pub
4/19 Pittsburgh, PA @ Squirrel Hill Sports activities Bar
4/25 Cincinnati, OH @ Binski Bar
5/14 Cincinnati, OH @ w/ Legions Of Doom (ex Corrosion or Conformity, Bother, Pentagram) @ Madison Stay
