Massachusetts four-piece Conclave not only draw on the inspirations of bands such as Black Sabbath, EyeHateGod and Autopsy, but combine their death and doom influences into a unique blend of heavy grooves, pounding sludge and melodic doom; all of which tantalize the listener to dig further. Their sound emerges difficult to categorize, but still pleasing to fans of all facets of metal.
With a musical resume that includes such acts as WarHorse, Grief, Disrupt, Desolate and Martyrvore, it would only make sense that this New England collective are no strangers to working with record labels such as Relapse, Southern Lord and Century Media. Through several bands and projects together, Conclave’s members have honed their approach to a bludgeoning impact, and their album is the culmination of everything they’ve experienced to this point, musically and personally.
"The music is heavy but not always aggressive, mournful at times and always weighty. The vocals are raw, abrasive and suit the music well. The sound is thick and raw - no overproduction here."
Richard Maw - The Sludgelord (Review of EP “Breaking Ground”)
credits
from RPM Fest 2016 Compilation,
released May 21, 2016
Jerry Orne - Bass/Vocals
Jeremy Kibort - Rhythm/Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Terrenza Savastano - Rhythm/Lead Guitar
Dan Blomquist - Drums/Percussion
I got turned on to this from the Ripples of Doom compilation. I like'em. I also like their name and the album cover. The titles cool also. I'm a loaner ,but, I'm not lonely when I'm listening to my music collection. Rich Kinman
Brilliant sampler from Swamp Records, with an unbelievable breadth of styles and artists. Grab a free code on the page while you can, you won't regret it! janeellen
This is a deep, dark, moody affair and it is fucking heavy to boot. What I'm trying to say is HOLY FUCKING SHEEP SHIT this album is good. You need this one in your life immediately if not sooner. Fistful of DOOM
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Filthiest Sludge record I've ever been deafened by!! Riffs are disgustingly heavy, the pounding of the drums is ferocious, the bass is gnarly as shit, & the vocals are pure evil!! ALL HAIL DOPETHRONE🤘 TheMetalheadGuy