Coming soon...Zoroaster?!
ZOROASTER: Michael Vick approved?
The Atlanta rock renaissance is more than just two or three Pitchfork-approved bands. It’s deep, man. One of the more popular acts is Zoroaster, a dark, grungy metal concoction that a recent press release described as “summoned by the mighty sludge of the Melvins, the mysticism of Celtic Frost and the nihilistic blues of EyeHateGod.” Whatever that means.
I’ve seen Zoroaster before, and it ain’t really my thing. But that shouldn’t stop dark, grungy metal types from picking up the band’s upcoming album, Dog Magic. It comes out Sept. 11 via Illinois-based label Battle Kommand Records, and it includes the 13-minute dirge “Tualatin.”
Here’s the track listing:
1. “The Book”
2. “Brazen Bull”
3. “Tualatin”
4. “Terminally Charged”
5. “Algebra of Need”
6. “Dog Magic”
I guess you’re wondering if CL has ever published a story on the mighty Zoroaster. Of course! I wrote a piece for last year’s tarot-inspired Fall Guide, which was published Sept. 6, 2006, and you can read it here. If you want to check out the band live, its next gig takes place at the Drunken Unicorn on Thurs., Aug. 20.