Unkle K's Bands of the Week

Mother Brain

Long Island's Mother Brain deliver an absolutely pulverising grind assault mixed up with some devastating, chunky-as-fuck sludge.

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Slomatics

I've mentioned Slomatics before, but feel they need to be revisited. I first heard them on their split with the awesome Conan, where I enjoyed their output but favoured the scousers. With each release since, Slomatics have got better and better and I actually think they might have swapped positions in the UK Doom/Sludge Premier League.

Their latest 2 song epic, The Future Past is a monster. "Running Battle" lurches into a massive riff right off the bat that will have you tapping, banging and throwing the claws (see photo for a perfect example of what I mean). The second track, the brilliantly named "Son of Ampbreaker" may be even better. Highly Recommended.
Check the video for "Running Battle": YouTube

Gigs of the Week
A couple of ripping gigs this weekend.

On Friday 5 April, The Levitation Hex, The Schoenberg Automaton and None Of Them Knew They Were Robots are playing at the Basement. Doors at 8pm, $15.

On Sunday 7 April, Black Breath (website) from the US are also playing at the Basement on the Canberra leg of their 2013 Australian tour, supported by locals I Exist (Facebook / listen) and Hygiene (Facebook / listen). Doors at 7pm, $25.

Unkle K