Legend has it that Geezer Butler once smoked so much pot that he was projected into the future, specifically to a concert given by Earth. He saw just how heavy they were and understood what he had to do. Upon his return to 1969's Birmingham, England, Butler was successful in convincing his burgeoning rock band to name themselves after their newest, most progressive song yet. Two years later, Geezer would document this experience in his lyrics to the Black Sabbath song "Iron Man".
Earth is the heaviest band in the world (with Electric Wizard trudging in at a close second) and they never raise their voices above an even tone. Originally conceived as an industrial-based noise parade by guitarist Dylan Carlson and producer Slim Moon, Earth have evolved into masters of the guitar-based drone. Where there was once distortion, now empty space--and lots of it.
This music doesn't necessarily evoke feelings, it provokes them, promotes them, lazes as a lamb in their stead.
Wide open arms, like a cold desert.
Some folks may not have the patience for cello metal, and I wouldn't blame them. Some paints dry quicker than the progression of an Earth album. But if you have a minute or 107, dive into the abyss of Earth and catch a glimpse of the apocalypse in slow motion.
Tony Iommi would approve.
Recommended Listening: Old Black, Hell's Winter, Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I
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