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Music you missed: Eagles of Death Metal soar
Ian Grogan
Issue date: 5/15/09 Section: Diversions
Don't let their name fool you, the Eagles of Death Metal are far from what you'd expect. Formed in 1998, EoDM wasn't very well known, but those who knew their sound thrived off of their every lyric.
It wasn't until their first release, "Peace Love Death Metal," in 2004, that the band officially put themselves on the map. Since then they have released two more albums, including their newest, "Heart On."
Formed by Josh Homme, famous for Queens of the Stone Age, the band has attempted to form indie music with metal, a fusion that ultimately blows away its listeners. Those who know the sounds and attitude of Homme know what to expect of him and wouldn't allow anything less.
In a 2003 interview, Homme tried to describe EoDM as best as he could, "Bluegrass slide guitar mixed with stripper drum beats and Canned Heat vocals." In some aspects, EoDM has long since exceeded those expectations.
Their newest album, released in October of last year, marks a new stepping stone for the band. Although a bit slower than their last two albums, "Heart On" is far more lyrical and in some cases more intense than its predecessors. This twelve song album blasts the listener with new sounds often unfamiliar to the rock scene today.
With hits such as "WannaBe in L.A.," "High Voltage," and "I'm Your Torpedo," the band has adopted a new form of sound by infusing several different melodies and warping them into their own form of musical domination.
The album itself is something new to the EoDM scene, but performs eloquently and flows smoothly from one song to the next. When confronted about his idea on the new album, Jesse Hughs, the lead singer had this to say: "EoDM's latest fabulous weapon, a top-secret music missile, a sonic warhead sexually tipped for her pleasure, shot from the deck of USS EoDM Mantastic Fantastic." This easily outlines the ingenuity and creativity of the band, as well as what's in store for its listeners.
To those who haven't experienced the musical pleasure of Eagles of Death Metal, you won't be disappointed. This album appeals to all listeners, and instates a new sound for rock bands to come. "Heart On" is by far an album you shouldn't miss.
Ian Grogan
diversions@dailybarometer.com
It wasn't until their first release, "Peace Love Death Metal," in 2004, that the band officially put themselves on the map. Since then they have released two more albums, including their newest, "Heart On."
Formed by Josh Homme, famous for Queens of the Stone Age, the band has attempted to form indie music with metal, a fusion that ultimately blows away its listeners. Those who know the sounds and attitude of Homme know what to expect of him and wouldn't allow anything less.
In a 2003 interview, Homme tried to describe EoDM as best as he could, "Bluegrass slide guitar mixed with stripper drum beats and Canned Heat vocals." In some aspects, EoDM has long since exceeded those expectations.
Their newest album, released in October of last year, marks a new stepping stone for the band. Although a bit slower than their last two albums, "Heart On" is far more lyrical and in some cases more intense than its predecessors. This twelve song album blasts the listener with new sounds often unfamiliar to the rock scene today.
With hits such as "WannaBe in L.A.," "High Voltage," and "I'm Your Torpedo," the band has adopted a new form of sound by infusing several different melodies and warping them into their own form of musical domination.
The album itself is something new to the EoDM scene, but performs eloquently and flows smoothly from one song to the next. When confronted about his idea on the new album, Jesse Hughs, the lead singer had this to say: "EoDM's latest fabulous weapon, a top-secret music missile, a sonic warhead sexually tipped for her pleasure, shot from the deck of USS EoDM Mantastic Fantastic." This easily outlines the ingenuity and creativity of the band, as well as what's in store for its listeners.
To those who haven't experienced the musical pleasure of Eagles of Death Metal, you won't be disappointed. This album appeals to all listeners, and instates a new sound for rock bands to come. "Heart On" is by far an album you shouldn't miss.
Ian Grogan
diversions@dailybarometer.com
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