To Discover: The Crotals

Unleashing Chaos: The Crotals Drop 'Conjure'

THE CROTALS - La Boue (official video) /// Argonauta Records

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjVvCM7PT1E

So, here we are in 2023, and guess what? The Crotals, those Swiss indie/sludge rock warriors, have just launched their mind-bending third album, 'CONJURE,' on CD, LP, and Digital. Yep, you heard that right—brought to you by Argonauta Records and Cold Smoke Records!

After the raucous vibes of 'Horde' (2018), these guys are amped to hit us with a wild mashup of sounds. "Conjure" is as a musical rollercoaster, inviting listeners to veer off the beaten path and dive deep into their eclectic mix of influences. With eleven tracks that pack a punch, they take you on a journey from doom-laden melancholy to the feverish edge of punk and hardcore. Isn't that a wild ride?

Featuring two dynamic screamers, 'Conjure' pulsates with an unmistakable vibe. Toss in a lineup of metal, rock, and rap guest artists, and you’ve got yourself a whole fortress of heavy, aggressive, and downright gloomy tracks. It's like a sonic smorgasbord that you can’t help but get lost in!

...For the record...

These rockers have been around the block for over twenty years, jamming in various bands—but now they’re not just serving up loud music; they’re cranking the volume up to eleven! Originally a trio, they doubled down in 2018 by adding a second screamer to their rock’n’roll madness, and boy, does it show.

Building on their previous albums, 'Fuel! Flames! Blast!' (2014) and 'Horde' (2018), The Crotals finally found their sweet spot—a gravitational center of all their crazy influences. Now, they “shoot straight and speak the truth,” all while paying homage to their legendary idols like Entombed and Motörhead, along with modern marauders such as Kvelertak and High on Fire.

These guys don’t just create music; they unleash a storm of dark clamor, twisting through the chaos of blown speakers and dismantled amps. Picture heavy distortion galore as their drums pummel relentlessly! The Crotals' tunes pledge allegiance only to the vintage Marshall amps that loom over the sonic landscape.

But, hey, don’t let that heavy sound fool you—The Crotals are genuinely down-to-earth folks.

So if you dig bands like Black Cobra, Crowbar, or Unsane, then 'Conjure' is totally calling your name. What are you waiting for? Dive in!