Tunguska Mammoth
Tunguska Mammoth are self proclaimed mix of Metal, Hardcore, Stoner Groove and Progressive rock! Their home town is Montreal, Canada and wanting to play their own style of music (not the stuff they were playing in their cover band) Maxime Bellerose, Paolo Di Stefano and Mathieu Savage joined up with drummer Pierre-Hugues Rondeau (probably the coolest names ever!) to form the band we see today.
The first track ‘Dark Age’ gets you built up from the get go, heavy drums combine with a sweet sweet guitar lick that is a blend of Stoner Groove and progressive rock. They deliver from the start. This is matched by an alternating metal riff of punchy deep guitar that matches the previous solo guitar lick. Heavy vocals (the Canadian accent works!) are then introduced and the track builds and builds. The drummer, Pierre-Hugues, is awesome, with some ace double bass and a heavy yet simplistic beat mixed with some killer fills. The opening guitar riff resurfaces here and there and really lifts the track. A nice breakdown really showcases the drumming and the lead guitar, it adds to the intensity of the song rather than introducing a moment of calm. The song finishes on the up and leaves you wanting a load more!
On to track two - Degenesis. The track comes straight in with the metal vocals and to begin with I was disappointed. After a bloody brilliant first track this one seemed a bit too safe and, well, regular. Then the first mini-break starts and the prog rock guitar comes in, suddenly its a completely different track and my heart rate is increasing. These guys have got it spot on. Fast beats, guitar and heavy vocals; it’s all there and it’s all great. These guys infuse all the elements that they claim to and the result is different, energising and refreshing. This track has some great breakdowns, some interesting vocals and some truly excellent instrument work. It all adds up to a brilliant track - just listen to it!
The third and final track in this ‘First Chapters’ album is called Mother Earth. It all kicks off with some fast drumming followed up with heavy guitar riffs. For me the weakest track here, but only because the first two are so good. If it stood on its own it would still be above standard. The breakdown of guitars towards the middle reminds you that this isn’t just another metal band, they are really doing something a bit different. The addition of the progressive rock guitar is what really does this; it adds a flair and another dimension to the music. There is still plenty here for metal fans but enough of a twist to make it accessible to a wider audience.
So to summarise - these guys have produced a three track album that sounds great, I mean technically, not just in the style of music. The recording quality is great and the levels are professional. Their style is different, not just another run of the mill metal band which in my opinion gives them a bit of an edge, it makes you remember them. These three tracks get you pumped up, ready for more with great, and its obvious all the guys can really play. Definitely check them out.
To find out more about Tunguska Mammoth, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words - Russ Woodcock
The first track ‘Dark Age’ gets you built up from the get go, heavy drums combine with a sweet sweet guitar lick that is a blend of Stoner Groove and progressive rock. They deliver from the start. This is matched by an alternating metal riff of punchy deep guitar that matches the previous solo guitar lick. Heavy vocals (the Canadian accent works!) are then introduced and the track builds and builds. The drummer, Pierre-Hugues, is awesome, with some ace double bass and a heavy yet simplistic beat mixed with some killer fills. The opening guitar riff resurfaces here and there and really lifts the track. A nice breakdown really showcases the drumming and the lead guitar, it adds to the intensity of the song rather than introducing a moment of calm. The song finishes on the up and leaves you wanting a load more!
On to track two - Degenesis. The track comes straight in with the metal vocals and to begin with I was disappointed. After a bloody brilliant first track this one seemed a bit too safe and, well, regular. Then the first mini-break starts and the prog rock guitar comes in, suddenly its a completely different track and my heart rate is increasing. These guys have got it spot on. Fast beats, guitar and heavy vocals; it’s all there and it’s all great. These guys infuse all the elements that they claim to and the result is different, energising and refreshing. This track has some great breakdowns, some interesting vocals and some truly excellent instrument work. It all adds up to a brilliant track - just listen to it!
The third and final track in this ‘First Chapters’ album is called Mother Earth. It all kicks off with some fast drumming followed up with heavy guitar riffs. For me the weakest track here, but only because the first two are so good. If it stood on its own it would still be above standard. The breakdown of guitars towards the middle reminds you that this isn’t just another metal band, they are really doing something a bit different. The addition of the progressive rock guitar is what really does this; it adds a flair and another dimension to the music. There is still plenty here for metal fans but enough of a twist to make it accessible to a wider audience.
So to summarise - these guys have produced a three track album that sounds great, I mean technically, not just in the style of music. The recording quality is great and the levels are professional. Their style is different, not just another run of the mill metal band which in my opinion gives them a bit of an edge, it makes you remember them. These three tracks get you pumped up, ready for more with great, and its obvious all the guys can really play. Definitely check them out.
To find out more about Tunguska Mammoth, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words - Russ Woodcock