Ringfinger - Decimal [2008]

Ringfinger is the brainchild of Tracy Wilson, of Dahlia Seed fame. While Dahlia Seed were seminal in pioneering the emo genre, Wilson's Ringfinger project is far removed from her emo roots. A large collaborative effort, Decimal features guest collaborations with musicians from Sunn O))), ISIS, Cave In and Dälek, just to name a few. The result is an experimental album of great proportions, stylising itself through indie, pop, electronic, ambient, drone, noise and a plethora of other sounds, this album is one hell of a unique listen.

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Sunn O))) - Dømkirke (2008)

Sunn O))) are known for their live performances and Dømkirke really accentuates their ability to make a great live album. The album has the perfect atmosphere with the live performance taking place in a cathedral with very operatic Gregorian chants coming from Attila Csihar, of Mayhem fame. The background organ in Why Dost Thou Hide Thyself in Clouds is an incredible number, competing with Attila's vocals at every note, they come together with total symbiosis. Much of the album takes on very intense atmospheric roles with a large mount of feedback noise, ridden with doomy operatic chants that reach several climaxes throughout the album. This is definitely a release from Sunn that you don't want to miss out on.

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Black Boned Angel - The End (2013)

Drone in it's self is a very difficult genre to get oneself immersed into because of it's natural lack in substance, most people are turned off by it. I don't really see that as the case for Black Boned Angel, the loud grinding distorted feedback and unsettling atmosphere (without the usual chanting) almost completely instrumental it gives this album quite a lot of substance in my opinion. There's several elements of noise influence throughout this album with hypnotic effects on the listener, the soundscape changes quite often which isn't particularly usual with Drone, which is why I see this as a more novice album despite the twenty minute lengths. Overall if you're trying to get into any type of drone sub genre such as Drone/Doom, Drone Ambient, etc. This album is a great place to start.

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Abraxis - Abraxis (2009)

Abraxis' self-titled record (pictured above, limited gold vinyl pressing, 50 pressed) is a potent mix of hardcore and metallic, doomy elements. Not a full-fledged sludge release, despite the addition of doom qualities. It features well-paced, thick riffs, staccato solos and fiery vocals. Coupled with elements of folk, noise and drone, Abraxis is recommended for fans of Fall of Efrafa and Momentum, and hell, even Swans for the spoken word passages.

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