Elephantus is a brazilian stoner / doom metal duo formed in the end of 2019 and mix differentiated elements (and at first somewhat unusual) in the sound of their debut EP. “Elephantus” was recorded live in one night at Studio Mansão Wayne and comes out on June 19 with digital release by the brazilian label Electric Funeral Records carrying a variety of elements (some more typical, others more unusual to the genre) that fill in a way solid and attractive its four tracks.
In certain moments his sonority refers to a less psychedelic and trippy (however heavier) version of Samsara Blues Experiment, going through rhythms of the brazilian northeast. Tracks like the single “No Rastro da Serpente” show this connection between oriental sounds and brazilian music (referring to the national rhythms called “Baião” and “Repente” in the chorus and the theme). The use of “Ravish Sitar” guitar pedal by guitarist and vocalist Marcelo Maus, in addition to his connection with the Oriental culture and brazilian northeastern culture, creates this powerful link in the band’s sound, while Andrei Mamede carries the influence of Doom metal, hardcore punk and Metal on drums.
Composed of two more atmospheric instrumental tracks and two with vocals Elephantus’ selftitled debut EP promises to reinvigorate the national stoner scene with distinct and characteristic elements, while the single “No Rastro da Serpente” has already been collecting acclaim in special brazilian media.
LINKS:
FB – https://www.facebook.com/elephantus.dois/
BC – https://elephantus.bandcamp.com/releases
YT – https://youtu.be/T_bng419hl
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