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Doomsayer

by The Scimitar

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Colin M.
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Colin M. Absolutely wicked. Vicious riffing that is ludicrously catchy while remaining barbarically heavy. Favorite track: Crucifer.
Old Man Doom
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Old Man Doom I really enjoyed the riffs from Black Pyramid so when I found out this had the two dudes from BP I downloaded this little gem. Favorite track: Void Traveler.
Stuart Leeds
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Stuart Leeds Came across this little gem by chance. Damned glad I did! Excellent stuff!
Some guy
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Some guy Ridiculously catchy without holding back on the heaviness. Tough to pick a favorite song, really, but I think it's gotta be between this one and 'World Unreal'. Favorite track: Void Traveler.
Sonny92
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Sonny92 Very solid doom / stoner album, with some nice heavy riffs. Vocals a little non-descript and a half point deduction for including a cover version. Favorite track: Babylon.
William Crispin
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William Crispin I like everything from Black Pyramid so this seemed necessary and it was. I expect big things from these guys but maybe I am tainted, being from Boston.
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1.
The Taker 05:55
You take my life You take me whole You take it all I give you nothing It goes on and on It goes on and on It goes on and on It goes on and on You take my time You kill it all You never stop I carry on It goes on and on It goes on and on It goes on and on It goes on and on
2.
World Unreal 05:16
Believe in nothing, nothing is real Everything in the world's conspiracy You're seeing patterns that don't exist You think that everyone's an enemy World Unreal Nothing is true Your world is unreal to you World Unreal They're all after you The world is unreal to you It's all connected, the all-seeing eye Looks down on you from a fake sky They're coming for you, you better hide Secret societies surround you World Unreal Nothing is true Your world is unreal to you World Unreal They're all after you The world is unreal to you
3.
Babylon 03:23
4.
Metropolis 02:59
Metropolis The worlds collide Ain't nobody on the other side I don't care, I don't care Metropolis Is something new Ain't nobody got their eye on you I don't care, it's nowhere Metropolis The worlds collide Ain't nobody on the other side I don't care, I'm not there Written by Motorhead (Kilmister, Taylor, Clarke)
5.
Attrition 01:48
6.
For all of time This path is mine From void to void Through blackened sky Condemned to fly Can't stop or die The void is mine For all of time Can't go on All is wrong The day is long When light is gone Can't die, can't die All time, all time This life, this life Can't die, can't die Stare into space Vast empty place And all the stars Fall from my face Can't go on All is wrong The night is long When life is gone Can't die, can't die All time, all time This life, this life Can't die, can't die I fly I fly I fly I fly
7.
Crucifer 08:42

credits

released June 13, 2014

Darryl Shepard - vocals, guitar
David Gein - bass
Brian Banfield - drums

Produced by the Scimitar
Engineered by Glenn Smith
Recorded at Amps vs. Ohms Studio
Mixed by Benny Grotto at Mad Oak
Mastered by Nick Z and Rob Gonnella at New Alliance East
All songs written by the Scimitar, all lyrics by D. Shepard
Except "Metropolis", written by Motorhead (Kilmister, Taylor, Clarke)
Artwork and layout by Liz Walshak
Additional guitar chord on "Crucifer" played by Glenn Smith
Thanks to our friends, families, and bands we've played with

VINYL AVAILABLE FROM HYDRO-PHONIC RECORDS

"Scimitar is the new band starting to cause a major stir within the Doom/Stoner Metal scene with their debut album – Doomsayer. This band features David and Darryl of Black Pyramid fame. Doomsayer is an album built on atmospheric moody riffs to get your heart rate pumping.

First track – The Taker – is the perfect introduction to this great band as it shows the heavy style of doom and gloom based Stoner Metal riffs that ooze class. The clean-based vocals have a slight air of menace to them as it provides a haunting backdrop for the music to slowly entice you with dangerous results.

The album has been on heavy rotation on my MP3 player all week. It is an album that will find many fans within the Doom/Stoner Metal scene. Tracks such as World Unreal, Babylon, and Metropolis have shades of Thin Lizzy and Monster Magnet creeping up here and there. While the vocals become more menacing as the album moves into an uncontrollable and unstoppable frenzy.

Doomsayer, as the title suggests, can be a moody and heavy affair that displays the band's talents at writing an emotionally and action packed tune. However, the band shows their tender acoustic side on slow-paced track – Attrition. It may bring the album's dangerous mood to a shuddering halt but it is great to hear a beautifully played and delicate track played on an album like this. Very unexpected indeed.

However, it is business as usual on Void Traveller – an almost 7 minute epic, which features the band in dark sinister mode with vocals shouted directly at you. The riffs will leave you on a knife’s edge as the band slowly builds the atmosphere for a song you will not get enough of. The bass guitar is the main weapon of choice here as the bassist lays down some heavy-duty bass riffs to show the band who is in charge here.

The Scimitar leaves the best track until last with the majestic almost 9 minute epic – Crucifer. A dark and brooding instrumental track that starts off very slowly before violently exploding into life with the band playing like their lives depended on it. A great way to end this brilliant album.

You seriously all need to check this album out now. Doomsayer is a debut album that does not come along very often but when it does, you simply have to embrace this dark and wonderful musical odyssey. You can buy this now on BandCamp Buy Now Download. Don’t delay. Just download and buy this album now. You won’t regret it.

Amazing. End Of."

- Steve Howe (The Sludgelord)

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The Scimitar Boston, Massachusetts

Darryl Shepard and David Gein of Black Pyramid teamed up with drummer Brian Banfield of Blood Stone Sacrifice to form the Scimitar. "Doomsayer" was recorded in late 2013/early 2014.

Live photo: Chuck Ferreira

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