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“Horsehunter come from down under, and
they bring some seriously slow, Sabbath/Sleep-style doom. ‘Stoned to
Death’ follows in a grand tradition of epically long songs, and it’s
like being between two tectonic plates at the moment of an earthquake.” Decibel Magazine |
Hailing from Melbourne, Australia Horsehunter’s debut album is set to become something of a new and thrilling masterwork of the genre. Powered by the darkest, most gut-wrenching riffs imaginable and fueled in full by psychedelic and atmospheric doom, upon it’s self-funded release early last year the band garnered instant praised for their, “massive tones, throaty shouts and lumbering vibe.” (The Obelisk)
Following on from the ground-shaking premiere of the 16-minute epic ‘Stoned To Death’ toward the end of 2014 via Decibel Magazine, Horsehunter has already drawn comparisons with likes of YOB, Neurosis and Shrinebuilder. Yet alongside the brutal vocal chord rips and vicious guitar throw downs of the album’s heavier moments, surrounded by darkness they still manage to enfold themselves in light. From the gently creeping ‘Nightfall’ to the dynamic and progressive passages of ‘Witchery’ the four tracks on offer here showcase the talents of a young band with an arsenal of understanding. “Appropriately enough, the main riff [‘Stoned To Death’] sounds like an evil version of the one from Led Zeppelin’s ‘Dazed and Confused’, which is arguably the first-ever doom metal jam.” (MetalSucks)
Having shared stages with High On Fire, Conan, Windhand and Sleep, and harvested fans from all four corners of the globe, newly signed to the New York based label Magnetic Eye Records, Horsehunter are primed and ready to breach the Northern Hemisphere and take on the world full tilt.
Caged In Flesh will receive an official worldwide release on 21st April 2015 and the band embarks on a national Australian tour with fellow doom monsters Space Bong this March. (See dates below.)
The Bonghunter National Australian Tour Dates:
14th March – The Tote, Melbourne (Dopefest)
19th March – The Phoenix, Canberra
20th March – Monster House, Sydney
21st March – Beetle Bar, Brisbane
22nd March – Tym Guitars (Instore), Brisbane
22nd March – Thomas Surfboards, Noosa (w. Scab Eater, Hobo Magic, Black Deity, Vile Specimen, Tender Lavender, and Lefft.)
28th March – Crown And Anchor, Adelaide
Horsehunter:
Dan Harris – Guitar
Michael Harutyunyan – Guitar, Vocals
Himi Stringer – Bass, Vocals
Nick Cron – Drums