Drone doom

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Drone doom
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins
Typical instruments
Mainstream popularity Small, dedicated fanbases mainly focused in Europe.
Regional scenes
United States, Japan, United Kingdom

Drone doom, also called drone metal, is a subgenre of doom metal. It generally takes influences from ambient, minimalism, and noise.

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[edit] Characteristics

Drone doom is defined by drones, that is, notes that last for long periods of time. Melody, and sometimes any sense of rhythm, are absent from the songs, and vocals, if present, are often screamed or growled.[1] In the song "My Wall" by Sunn O))), Julian Cope simple speaks the lyrics, albeit in a strident, eerie tone. Long song lengths are common, with the average song lasting from ten to thirty minutes. Bands also might make an album-long track, with an example being the sixty-two minute long Sun Baked Snow Cave by Boris and Merzbow[2]. Due to the inherent monotony of drone doom, collaborations and the use of guest musicians are a recognized characteristic of the genre. One of the most well-known of these collaborations is the album "Altar", by Sunn O))) and Boris. Other prominent examples include the many collaborations between Merzbow and Boris.

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[edit] Sound Example

"Orthodox Caveman"

The fourth track from Sunn O)))'s Black One
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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d FAQ @ Doom-metal.com
  2. ^ allmusic ((( Sun Baked Snow Cave > Overview )))
  3. ^ Southern Lord Records
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