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Penance
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Wayne Klinger This is a long-running notable band with a very pronouced style of
Doom/Stoner Rock. For over 10 years this band has fought numerous
line-up and label changes to keep things going. The band currently
consists of founding member, Mike Smail on drums and a well known
underground entity with the debut of Cathedral's "Forest of
Equilibrium". The press sheet failed to mention his "claim to fame"
before then with the tune of Dream Death; that was pretty much my
starting point in the underground with writing and gathering bands. A
little less than 2 years ago, Penance acquired ex-Wickerman guitarist,
Matt Tuite and ex-Derketa/Mythic, November's Doom and Em Sinfonia
bassist, Mary Bielich--more fond memories for me with the vinyl 7"
days!
Penance remains true with the sludgy to mid-paced Doom with some
psychedelia and do remind me of bands like Inner Void, Count Raven and
Pentagram. A 9-track treat with an included 3 songs from their
self-released EP from 2000, "Turn For The Worse". If you like it
doomy,groovy and bottomed out heavy, Penance is good for your sins.
www.martyrmusicgroup.com
www.penancemusic.com
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