Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Bands that favor "vintage metal sounds" have certainly become increasingly more prominent in the early 21st century. In other words, bands that rock vintage gear, have seriously studied the first six Black Sabbath albums, and -- for the most part -- look like something out of 1973 image-wise. And this description certainly fits Zoroaster. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Zoroaster like to call their style "psych metal," and after taking in their sophomore full-length, 2010's Matador, there's no denying the unmistakable trippy elements they inject into their metallic crunch. And that's not to say that Matador is a retro-fest from beginning to end, as tunes such as "Trident" include some unmistakable modern touches, such as the distorted, Al Jourgensen-esque lead vocal effects. Musically, however, such hard and heavy standouts as "D.N.R." and "Ancient Ones" are obviously rooted in the era of Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. And despite only featuring three bandmembers (singer/guitarist Will Fiore, bassist/singer Brent Anderson, and drummer/percussionist Dan Scanlan), it's pretty darn impressive how a trio can create such a mammoth sound, as the lads certainly make some serious air move out of your speakers throughout Matador. While there's no denying that this fast-rising outfit is similar in its approach and sonics to such respected acts as Mastodon and the Melvins (specifically the slow yet potent guitar riff sludge), the overall "hugeness" that Zoroaster create is impressive -- especially when you consider how early they are into their career.
© Greg Prato /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From 12,49€/month
Brent Anderson, Composer - Zoroaster, MainArtist - Dan Scanlan, Composer - Will Fiore, Composer
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Brent Anderson, Composer - Zoroaster, MainArtist - Dan Scanlan, Composer - Will Fiore, Composer
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Brent Anderson, Composer - Zoroaster, MainArtist - Dan Scanlan, Composer - Will Fiore, Composer
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Brent Anderson, Composer - Zoroaster, MainArtist - Dan Scanlan, Composer - Will Fiore, Composer
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Brent Anderson, Composer - Zoroaster, MainArtist - Dan Scanlan, Composer - Will Fiore, Composer
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Brent Anderson, Composer - Zoroaster, MainArtist - Dan Scanlan, Composer - Will Fiore, Composer
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Gerrit Thomas, Composer - Zoroaster, MainArtist
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Brent Anderson, Composer - Zoroaster, MainArtist - Dan Scanlan, Composer - Will Fiore, Composer
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Brent Anderson, Composer - Zoroaster, MainArtist - Dan Scanlan, Composer - Will Fiore, Composer
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Albumbeschreibung
Bands that favor "vintage metal sounds" have certainly become increasingly more prominent in the early 21st century. In other words, bands that rock vintage gear, have seriously studied the first six Black Sabbath albums, and -- for the most part -- look like something out of 1973 image-wise. And this description certainly fits Zoroaster. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Zoroaster like to call their style "psych metal," and after taking in their sophomore full-length, 2010's Matador, there's no denying the unmistakable trippy elements they inject into their metallic crunch. And that's not to say that Matador is a retro-fest from beginning to end, as tunes such as "Trident" include some unmistakable modern touches, such as the distorted, Al Jourgensen-esque lead vocal effects. Musically, however, such hard and heavy standouts as "D.N.R." and "Ancient Ones" are obviously rooted in the era of Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. And despite only featuring three bandmembers (singer/guitarist Will Fiore, bassist/singer Brent Anderson, and drummer/percussionist Dan Scanlan), it's pretty darn impressive how a trio can create such a mammoth sound, as the lads certainly make some serious air move out of your speakers throughout Matador. While there's no denying that this fast-rising outfit is similar in its approach and sonics to such respected acts as Mastodon and the Melvins (specifically the slow yet potent guitar riff sludge), the overall "hugeness" that Zoroaster create is impressive -- especially when you consider how early they are into their career.
© Greg Prato /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:44:49
- Main artists: Zoroaster
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: SPV
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH ℗ 2011 BMG Rights Management GmbH
Improve album informationWhy buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.