1. Oma
2. And The Gnawing
3. Kings That Steal
Genre: Doom Metal
For Fans Of: Mastodon, Kylesa, High On Fire
First ever release from Howl, this 3 song ep ended up getting them signed to Relapse records, which is kind of impressive for a band to do with only three songs. If you’re a guitar person, you’ll love Howl they have a lot of great guitar play and some really unique riffs. This band’s songs aren't really bad for length either, there’s usually a solo or two in their songs which kind of really keep the song going and keep the listener listening to the song, something very well done. One thing I think Howl could work on is using a bit more vocals than guitar and instrument play. Other than the factor of more instruments less vocals, they’re a fairly great band and for people that like guitar solos. This band is definitely for you.
“Oma”
First song on their three song ep, which oddly enough this
is the shortest song on the whole ep, something I found weird considering the
whole song was basically guitar solos and some vocals, not a whole lot with the
vocals but when the vocals are on they’re pretty deep growls, who doesn't love
that though? This band packs a punch when it comes to guitar solos and riffs.
Breakdown:
Screams: The screams, for the most part are deep growls that
come at you. The vocal effects at the end of the song were highly unexpected.
Instruments: There’s a lot more instrument play than vocals
on this song, which I do enjoy, some really great guitar riffs and an overall
sound that really matches the vocals really well, there’s not a part in this
song that doesn't even up with the vocals.
“And The Gnawing”
Longest song on the ep, second one too, tons of great guitar
play and drum play on this song I have to say, this song could only be a bit
better if there were more vocals, not trying to say a lot of instrument play is
a bad thing, but the vocals really make up the song and make it a bit more intense
to listen to.
Breakdown:
Screams: Once more, there are not really a lot of vocals on
this song, but when there is, it’s the vocalists deep growls, or his highs that
rarely show up in the song, when it does it’s somewhat near the end of the
song.
Instruments: A lot of great instrument play on this song,
which ends up making it longer than first one. The guitar play on this song is
really what makes it stand out on the whole ep and makes it one of my favorite
songs on the ep because of the guitar play.
“Kings That Steal”
The songs name is interesting I’ll have to give them that.
The song happens to be the second longest song on the ep, this has a bit better
intro to it than the other ones did. The flow is a bit better and the guitar
riffs have a better flow to them than the other songs as well. Only thing I’d
wish they would have done in this song was add more vocals to it.
Breakdown:
Screams: Very little screams on this song, sadly. But when
they randomly pop up it’s really unexpected to hear and makes the song even
better to listen to.
Instruments: The guitar play on this song is somewhat the
best, I’d have to say. There’s a bit more of a flow to them then there was on
the other two songs.
Rating: 7/10
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