For the most part, more traditional doom and I don't get along. That's partly due to the fact that I'm a sludge fanatic and partly because I got really bored of every band's vocalist trying to sound like Ozzy or Lee Dorrian or Matt Pike really quickly (and yes, I am aware the title of this blog is a pun on a Pentagram lyric, thank you). However, I heard the vocalist from Pallbearer's cameo on the incredible Despond album by Loss and was very impressed. I somehow missed Pallbearer's demo, so this was the first I've heard them and I must say, the hype is warranted. I could spend a few sentences comparing Pallbearer to bands that I don't particularly care for or listen to, but all you should really need to know is it's heavy and it's damn good. While comparisons to the funeral doom dirge of Loss aren't totally on the mark, Pallbearer has a sense of melody very similar to their southern brothers in said band. Definitely has potential to make my end of year 2012 list.
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