I guess Krux could be classed as something of a supergroup. Put together by Candlemass member, Leif Edling after the band split, and joined by the most awesome Opeth and Talisman axe-weilder, Fredrik Akesson and one of my favourite vocalists, Mats Levin.
Now, this is classed as doom metal apparently because Candlemass were of that ilk, and even their web page says Kruxdoom, but I think this is a whole different beast. Yep, there are slower groove moments like Hades Assembly, but with Mat’s killer harmonizing vocals and Fredrik’s monster playing it becomes a different epic piece of heavy music altogether.
I usually find the doom genre quite tiresome and repetitive but this record is very epic and dramatic sounding. There is obviously a love of early Sabbath because the riffs and groove on The Death Farm and the wonderfully titled Prince Azaar And The Invisible Pagoda pay homage. I just love the already mentioned The Hades Assembly, it’s my favourite piece, such a stunning track.
If you like killer guitar players and heavy dramatic epices, then you really need to get this.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
