Om (band)

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Om
Origin California, United States
Genre(s) Stoner-doom metal
Psychedelic rock
Experimental rock
Years active 2003-present
Label(s) Holy Mountain
Southern Lord
Associated acts Sleep
Grails
Asbestosdeath
The Sabians
Website Omvibratory.com
Members
Al Cisneros
Emil Amos
Former members
Chris Hakius

Om is a duo formed in 2003 by the rhythm section of the disbanded stoner-doom metal band Sleep. The band's first three albums feature Al Cisneros on vocals and bass and Chris Hakius on drums. Their music is similar in structure to Tibetan chanting and is rich in rhythm and melody. Their music and lyrics lift off at the beginning and slowly mutate giving a feeling of evolution inside each song.

On the 31st of January 2008, it was confirmed that Hakius had left the band, but that Om would continue with another drummer, according to a message on the band's website. The message also stated that "A live vinyl only LP, Om - Live at Jerusalem, will be forthcoming. This is Chris Hakius' final release with the group."

In March 2008 OM recorded a 7" for Sub Pop records. The song "Gebel Barkal" is the first to feature new drummer Emil Amos.


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[edit] Members

[edit] Current

[edit] Former

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • Pilgrimage
    • CD (Southern Lord - October 2, 2007)
    • Vinyl (Southern Lord - 2007)
  • Live at Jerusalem
    • Vinyl Only (Southern Lord - 2008) 3100 copies

[edit] Split releases

  • Rays of the Sun, to the Shrinebuilder
    • Vinyl 10" split w/Current93 (Neurot Recordings 2006)
    • CD split w/Current93 (Durtro Jnana 2006)

[edit] External links

Om
Band members: Al Cisneros | Emil Amos |

Former members: Chris Hakius
Discography

Albums: Variations on a Theme | Conference of the Birds | Pilgrimage

Split releases: Bedouin's Vigil (with Six Organs of Admittance) | Inerrant Rays of Infallible Sun (with Current93)
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