Goliathan is a decently named metal extravaganza and what better way than with a Latin name and a mythic history narrative for doom metal. After all, most sludge bands pay homage to the darkness of politics rather than suffering for suffering only. Either that, or they cross deftly into stoner rock as instrumental bands, and Goliathan is an instrumental group for now.
What can really be said of a sludge instrumental band beyond being “trippy”? Well, for starters, Goliathan is still dark, and sounds like a band for vocals. Whether they are or not, the Albion EP is filled with emotional dark and drum fills worthy of any stadium, metal or otherwise. READ MORE…