A gig held at Exchange on Sunday 21st May. The event starts at 16:00.
Snuff Lane loudly presents:
Monolord (SWE) // Skraeckoedlan (SWE) // TANK86 (NLD) // Prosperina (WLS) // Cegvera
Exchange, Bristol
Sunday 21st May
Tickets: Only £10.00 Adv. // £14.00 OTD
An all-day extravaganza, headlined by Sweden's crushing Monolord, with fellow countrymen and fuzzience fiction rockers Skraeckoedlan.
Also joining them will be Dutch instrumental heaviness Tank86, Welsh prog-pop, post-rockers Prosperina and local instrumental space-rockers Cegvera.
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Monolord
http://monolord.com
In 2013, Monolord first emerged from Gothenburg, Sweden behind an impenetrable wall of distortion and spell-binding vocals. The outside world took notice in a big way as the trio of Thomas V Jäger [vocals, guitars], Esben Willems [drums], and Mika Häkki [bass] garnered a flurry critical acclaim for their RidingEasy Records debut, Empress Rising, a year later.
Decibel Magazine decreed them, “your new favorite band,” New Noise Magazine called the album, “fantastic,” and This Is Not A Scene announced, “the power they capture speaks for itself,” as they became mainstays on the top of Bandcamp’s Doom chart. “From day one, it’s always been our aim to build a massive wall of rumbling sound,” declares Thomas. “That’s our common goal. We’re the exact opposite of a band consisting of members with identical record collections. We come from three fairly different places, but we’re all drawn to dark, heavy, and gritty music. What we do in Monolord is the result of that creative conflict between us – that’s conflict in the word’s positive sense.”
In 2016 the two track EP Lord Of Suffering / Die In Haze was released. “Monolord's Lord Of Suffering / Die In Haze EP is about 12 minutes of gigantic, lowtuned riffs that may or may not shake your house right off its foundation” is the praise given by Metal Injection.
Throughout all releases, singer and guitarist Thomas lyrically explores the dark core of humanity. “Misanthropy is an ever-present theme in everything we do” Thomas goes on. “The disgust for what humans do to each other and to the planet is constant. Religion, greed, and power madness run through humanity like incurable diseases, which is, consequentially, a constant stream of inspiration for us.”
Ultimately, Monolord offers shelter from some of that darkness. “I hope we can be an outlet to the massive and destructive stupidity surrounding us all,” Thomas concludes. “This band is our safety valve. We hope the same goes for our fans.”
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Skraeckoedlan
http://skraeckoedlan.com
Since forming in 2009 Skraeckoedlan has left deep footprints in the Swedish underground scene.
The band offers a buffe´ of heavy fuzz rock, originating in the fat 70’s groove of Black Sabbath, the melodic 90’s choruses of Weezer and Mastodons modern progressive metal.
Skraeckoedlan combines this with lyrics that tell tales about cosmic worlds centered around sagas and mythological beings, all sung in their native tongue.
Early on, the quartet established their self as a live act and has with a DIY-attitude created their own opportunities for being seen and heard. Soon reaching 150 live shows,
the band has shared the stage with Truckfighters, Orange Goblin, Kylesa and other giants of the genre.
In 2011 the debut album Appeltradet was released. Made in Studio Bombshelter, where Truckfighters usually reside, Mr. Ozo himself took on the job of recording and producing the album.
Mr. Dango also left his contribution and can be heard playing on the title track.
Skraeckoedlan has recently released their follow up, titled Sagor.
It’s been recorded in multiple studios during a two year period,
and features collaborations with several technicians and producers such as: Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah) and Niklas Berglof (Ghost).
Erik Berglund has done all the mixing and been an integral part in finding the sound of the album.
When working with Sagor, Skraeckodlan got in contact with Anders Friden (In Flames) and his record label Razzia Notes, who released the record.
Skraeckoedlan is now looking forward to continue to ride the riff and to conquer new parts of the cosmos.
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Tank86
http://tank86.com
TANK86 has been creating its own particular brand of heavy instrumentalism since 2005. Two guitars, bass and drums are all the tools this band needs to get their heavy point across. A high dosage of riffs, harmonised layers and unconventional song structures effectively dismiss any need for vocals. No time for singing when you are pounded into oblivion...
TANK86 released its first EP "Ariba" in 2005. After the release of their second EP "Behold" in 2008 they joined Dozer on a European tour and played craploads of shows with the likes of Pelican and Monster Magnet.
2011 saw the sound of the band fully mature with the release of TANK86's first full-length album "Rise". Guest appearances of Peter van Elderen (Peter Pan Speedrock) and Tommi Holappa (Dozer/Greenleaf) add to the massive sound of the record. "Rise" was much praised by the international press and more touring ensued.
Between touring and many more shows with bands like Karma to Burn, The Sword and Truckfighters, in 2012 the band played a showcase at the legendary Roadburn Festival and released a split 7" vinyl with their heavy instrumental brothers SardoniS.
In 2015 TANK86 released their second full-length album "Obey" on Lighttown Fidelity / Rising Magma Records. A logical next step after the instrumental onslaught of "Rise", the band continues to evolve their sound adding more atmosphere and depth to their signature heaviness, without ever losing sight of the mighty riff.
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Prosperina
https://prosperina.bandcamp.com
Showcasing their inimitable and impressive brand of left-field, cliff-shearing riffage - married to an infectiously melodic and hooky bite -South Wales’ Prosperina released their debut Faith In Sleep to widespread critical acclaim at the tail end of 2012. Variously lauded by the mainstream rock press as “extremely accomplished” – Kerrang! “gorgeous” – Metal Hammer, and “expertly cohesive” – Rocksound, plaudits and comparisons soon ran the gauntlet from Tool to Soundgarden, Pink Floyd to Kyuss, Mastodon to A Perfect Circle and several points in-between.
The rousing choruses and powerful anthemic quality of the band’s widescreen workouts occasionally belie the highly developed musical and rhythmic complexity kicking away just below the surface. Likewise, their masterly control of dynamics and pacing further aids the extraction of the pop from the prog and the drone from the doom. It’s an attractive mix.
Taking to the road over the ensuing months, the band have further honed their craft supporting Monster Magnet, Mondo Generator, Orange Goblin, to name but a few, plus triumphant festival slots at Bloodstock and Desertfest. A recent acoustic tour saw the band support ex-Queens Of The Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri across the UK, with Motorhead’s Phil Campbell commenting “I can’t see how their electric set could be better – it was that good”.
Album 2 – Harness-Minus was released on November 3rd via Maybe, again attracting seriously impressive press from Classic Rock to Music Week, Metal Hammer and Kerrang! The album sold out on Amazon within hours and fan reaction has been superlative. The end of 2014 saw the band welcoming new members Chris Dean on guitar and Liam Scannell on bass, bolstering their live sound even more.
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Cegvera
https://cegvera.bandcamp.com
Cegvera is an instrumental band that was born in Bristol, inspired by José Saramago. The band tries to wake up hidden or forgotten feelings. Songs are stories, however it's up to the audience to create them. Melodic ambience, atmosphere and drone are as important as the riffs. Saying that, if you are into heavy psych, doom, sludge or post-rock you should give this band a try.
'Its absorbing heaviness captivates your whole being, intercalated with fuzzy heavy psych elements that enrich the entire album. The blindness never ceases to exist…' - Roadtrip
Entry requirements:
Monolord (SWE) // Skraeckoedlan (SWE) // TANK86 (NLD) // Prosperina (WLS) // Cegvera
Exchange, Bristol
Sunday 21st May
Tickets: Only £10.00 Adv. // £14.00 OTD
An all-day extravaganza, headlined by Sweden's crushing Monolord, with fellow countrymen and fuzzience fiction rockers Skraeckoedlan.
Also joining them will be Dutch instrumental heaviness Tank86, Welsh prog-pop, post-rockers Prosperina and local instrumental space-rockers Cegvera.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monolord
http://monolord.com
In 2013, Monolord first emerged from Gothenburg, Sweden behind an impenetrable wall of distortion and spell-binding vocals. The outside world took notice in a big way as the trio of Thomas V Jäger [vocals, guitars], Esben Willems [drums], and Mika Häkki [bass] garnered a flurry critical acclaim for their RidingEasy Records debut, Empress Rising, a year later.
Decibel Magazine decreed them, “your new favorite band,” New Noise Magazine called the album, “fantastic,” and This Is Not A Scene announced, “the power they capture speaks for itself,” as they became mainstays on the top of Bandcamp’s Doom chart. “From day one, it’s always been our aim to build a massive wall of rumbling sound,” declares Thomas. “That’s our common goal. We’re the exact opposite of a band consisting of members with identical record collections. We come from three fairly different places, but we’re all drawn to dark, heavy, and gritty music. What we do in Monolord is the result of that creative conflict between us – that’s conflict in the word’s positive sense.”
In 2016 the two track EP Lord Of Suffering / Die In Haze was released. “Monolord's Lord Of Suffering / Die In Haze EP is about 12 minutes of gigantic, lowtuned riffs that may or may not shake your house right off its foundation” is the praise given by Metal Injection.
Throughout all releases, singer and guitarist Thomas lyrically explores the dark core of humanity. “Misanthropy is an ever-present theme in everything we do” Thomas goes on. “The disgust for what humans do to each other and to the planet is constant. Religion, greed, and power madness run through humanity like incurable diseases, which is, consequentially, a constant stream of inspiration for us.”
Ultimately, Monolord offers shelter from some of that darkness. “I hope we can be an outlet to the massive and destructive stupidity surrounding us all,” Thomas concludes. “This band is our safety valve. We hope the same goes for our fans.”
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Skraeckoedlan
http://skraeckoedlan.com
Since forming in 2009 Skraeckoedlan has left deep footprints in the Swedish underground scene.
The band offers a buffe´ of heavy fuzz rock, originating in the fat 70’s groove of Black Sabbath, the melodic 90’s choruses of Weezer and Mastodons modern progressive metal.
Skraeckoedlan combines this with lyrics that tell tales about cosmic worlds centered around sagas and mythological beings, all sung in their native tongue.
Early on, the quartet established their self as a live act and has with a DIY-attitude created their own opportunities for being seen and heard. Soon reaching 150 live shows,
the band has shared the stage with Truckfighters, Orange Goblin, Kylesa and other giants of the genre.
In 2011 the debut album Appeltradet was released. Made in Studio Bombshelter, where Truckfighters usually reside, Mr. Ozo himself took on the job of recording and producing the album.
Mr. Dango also left his contribution and can be heard playing on the title track.
Skraeckoedlan has recently released their follow up, titled Sagor.
It’s been recorded in multiple studios during a two year period,
and features collaborations with several technicians and producers such as: Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah) and Niklas Berglof (Ghost).
Erik Berglund has done all the mixing and been an integral part in finding the sound of the album.
When working with Sagor, Skraeckodlan got in contact with Anders Friden (In Flames) and his record label Razzia Notes, who released the record.
Skraeckoedlan is now looking forward to continue to ride the riff and to conquer new parts of the cosmos.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tank86
http://tank86.com
TANK86 has been creating its own particular brand of heavy instrumentalism since 2005. Two guitars, bass and drums are all the tools this band needs to get their heavy point across. A high dosage of riffs, harmonised layers and unconventional song structures effectively dismiss any need for vocals. No time for singing when you are pounded into oblivion...
TANK86 released its first EP "Ariba" in 2005. After the release of their second EP "Behold" in 2008 they joined Dozer on a European tour and played craploads of shows with the likes of Pelican and Monster Magnet.
2011 saw the sound of the band fully mature with the release of TANK86's first full-length album "Rise". Guest appearances of Peter van Elderen (Peter Pan Speedrock) and Tommi Holappa (Dozer/Greenleaf) add to the massive sound of the record. "Rise" was much praised by the international press and more touring ensued.
Between touring and many more shows with bands like Karma to Burn, The Sword and Truckfighters, in 2012 the band played a showcase at the legendary Roadburn Festival and released a split 7" vinyl with their heavy instrumental brothers SardoniS.
In 2015 TANK86 released their second full-length album "Obey" on Lighttown Fidelity / Rising Magma Records. A logical next step after the instrumental onslaught of "Rise", the band continues to evolve their sound adding more atmosphere and depth to their signature heaviness, without ever losing sight of the mighty riff.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prosperina
https://prosperina.bandcamp.com
Showcasing their inimitable and impressive brand of left-field, cliff-shearing riffage - married to an infectiously melodic and hooky bite -South Wales’ Prosperina released their debut Faith In Sleep to widespread critical acclaim at the tail end of 2012. Variously lauded by the mainstream rock press as “extremely accomplished” – Kerrang! “gorgeous” – Metal Hammer, and “expertly cohesive” – Rocksound, plaudits and comparisons soon ran the gauntlet from Tool to Soundgarden, Pink Floyd to Kyuss, Mastodon to A Perfect Circle and several points in-between.
The rousing choruses and powerful anthemic quality of the band’s widescreen workouts occasionally belie the highly developed musical and rhythmic complexity kicking away just below the surface. Likewise, their masterly control of dynamics and pacing further aids the extraction of the pop from the prog and the drone from the doom. It’s an attractive mix.
Taking to the road over the ensuing months, the band have further honed their craft supporting Monster Magnet, Mondo Generator, Orange Goblin, to name but a few, plus triumphant festival slots at Bloodstock and Desertfest. A recent acoustic tour saw the band support ex-Queens Of The Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri across the UK, with Motorhead’s Phil Campbell commenting “I can’t see how their electric set could be better – it was that good”.
Album 2 – Harness-Minus was released on November 3rd via Maybe, again attracting seriously impressive press from Classic Rock to Music Week, Metal Hammer and Kerrang! The album sold out on Amazon within hours and fan reaction has been superlative. The end of 2014 saw the band welcoming new members Chris Dean on guitar and Liam Scannell on bass, bolstering their live sound even more.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cegvera
https://cegvera.bandcamp.com
Cegvera is an instrumental band that was born in Bristol, inspired by José Saramago. The band tries to wake up hidden or forgotten feelings. Songs are stories, however it's up to the audience to create them. Melodic ambience, atmosphere and drone are as important as the riffs. Saying that, if you are into heavy psych, doom, sludge or post-rock you should give this band a try.
'Its absorbing heaviness captivates your whole being, intercalated with fuzzy heavy psych elements that enrich the entire album. The blindness never ceases to exist…' - Roadtrip
Entry requirements: