Thunder Horse
Thunder Horse
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September 17, 2018
Hailing from San Antonio , Texas, THUNDER HORSE is a Metal band that got his membership card for things Psych, Doom,Stoner and Classic Rock Blues club. A genre that are no longer unknown for many if us fellow metallers around the globe. But they do it in a way that we're not that much used to.Vocals are authentic,sincere,got another sound and approach that spices the meat.It was recorded by Bishop, Connally, West, Crow and John "JV4" Valenzuela mixed by Caleb Bingham at Nightmare Sound Los Angeles, CA and mastered by Joe Bozzi at Bernie Grundman Mastering Hollywood, CA. We have six songs here, clocking at approximately 45 minutes.They aren't signed yet but it is a matter of time . The cover art is killer and remind me of "SLEEP's "Dopesmoker." Through the album we have pounding drums, amazing riffs and melodies (especially vocals) and Todd Connally bangs many impressive solos here and there.Enough to catch my attention. THUNDER HORSE isn't that Epic or Traditional doom Outfit. More of a refined and revisiting one,with newer textures and without denigrating it.
"Coming home" is a hyper strong song due to vocals harmonies like ALICE IN CHAINS used. You cannot be moved while listening to this frenetic track. Let's say it's an incredible starter. The chorus is mesmerizing. DOOM N ROLL! " Blood ritual " is massive , loud as fuck , but i'm not talking about the amps. The way its sung the way solos are melting in your face. EXCELLENT SONG. Loudness, slowness, grooviness and guitars crying between two rhythm chords. I love it. "Demon speaker"is a sabbath worship done with class and originality.They know how to press the greatest parts and get the fluid pure and possessing its own essence and force us to plug it in our veins. "This is the end" got narrative samples and some vocals psychedelia crazy nightmare-esqe reverb powered chants.The second half is a hell of a solo machine with nasty foreground riffs.KILLER!
"Pray for rain" is like flying on a virtual plane arms wide open and reaching the sun. You're not convinced yet? this album is a must buy for all doom, rock, psychedelic , occult rock lovers. This album got all it needs to raise their flag among giants of the genre. Now come play here guys! I can't wait to see what 's next!Long life the thunder horse! Labels, what are you waiting for??? Look here and have a blast!
9 / 10
Almost Perfect
Songwriting
Musicianship
Memorability
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"Thunder Horse" Track-listing:
1. Coming Home
2. Blood Ritual
3. Liber ad Christ Milites Templis
4. Demon Speak
5. This is the End
6. Praying for Rain
Thunder Horse Lineup:
Stephen Bishop - Vocals/Guitar
Todd "The Bird" Connally - Guitar/Programming
Jason "Shakes" West - Drums
Dave Crow - Bass/Vocals
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