"Throat are from Turku, Finland and bear no relation to the band that used to support Clutch in the late 90s.
But, dear reader, do not be alarmed! Within lies a stunning sludge-esque beast that has been around since 2009 and harbours a chugging, unhinged style that you'll love. Vocals sound a little manic and through half-screams, slurred spoken vocals and liberal sprinklings of feedback you can imagine this is a band not to come across down a dark alley, in a venue or just even in the coffee shop.
Manhole comes after a string of releases on 7", cassette tape and even a split with Black Sun last year. For some reference points, there's some elements of The Melvins in there, but also a rolling and slacker vibe that calls to mind the heavier elements of Oxbow, the vocals do a lot to bolster this, being as they are delivered in a focused, threatening drawl that evokes both intrigue and fear in equal measure.
There's also a hint of Shellac here in the precise percussion on offer, clinical and driving as it is. However the endless churning guitar torture eventually becomes a little repetitive, but you'll probably enjoy this band in small doses. Try putting on the full album on a long journey and I'm sure you'll find it flies by."
Mike, Ninehertz
http://www.ninehertz.co.uk/viewitem/4234
