Released by: No Remorse Records
Release Date: Out Now!!!
Genre: Retro Classic Doom Metal
Links: https://lordgoblin.bandcamp.com/album/lord-goblin
Line Up:
Lord Goblin: vocals
Mornar: guitars, bass and keyboards
Athanor F.D.H.: drums
Tracklist:
Northern Skyline
The Wanderer
The Oracle
Freedom Rider
Thunderous Smite
Light of a Black Sun, Pt. 1
Light of a Black Sun, Pt. 2
Imagine if Jon Lord had embraced doom and Blackmoore had fully devoted himself to the dark lord below, while combining with King Diamond’s epic sound (minus those piercing vocals) – that’s essentially what you get with Lord Goblin.
The band crafts something more mysterious than Cream’s strange brew – the kind of sound that would perfectly accompany bearded mystics in robes poring over Aleister Crowley’s writings. One could even speculate that Bruce Dickinson keeps this album close for solo project inspiration.
For those whose vinyl collections lean toward these influences, Lord Goblin delivers precisely what you’re seeking. Their sound evokes memories of Deep Purple’s ‘In Rock‘ and matches the grandiosity of Arthur Brown’s Crazy World, with keyboards channeling Jon Lord while the vocals align more with Ian Gillan than King Diamond.
What’s particularly fascinating is how they navigate between eras. The production is modern and pristine – clear, unclipped audio and impeccable vocals – yet the organ work transports you straight to the 70s, creating an eerily effective atmosphere. It’s as though the band has discovered a temporal gateway between 1970 and 2024, moving effortlessly between both periods.
This remarkable ability to bridge decades isn’t common, but it makes sense given the band’s origins. Formed in Sardinia, Italy in 2007, Lord Goblin (vocals) and Antares (bass) united through their shared appreciation of both classic heavy metal and old-school black metal. With Mornar on guitar and Athanor F.D.H. handling drums, their debut album showcases years of dedication and perseverance. Though it took time to materialize, the wait has proven worthwhile.
Written by: Adrian Hextall
Ratings: 7/10
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