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~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

By Billy Goate

Just in time for the turning leaves and pregnant storm clouds comes the brand new full-length, 'Upon Tall Thrones' (2025), by Italian doom metal champions WARCOE. The band first came to my attention in 2021 and have been plugging away on spin after spin, now on LP number three.

I'll just say it plainly: this is a badass album. It grabs you right by the t-shirt with those impish opening chords on "Octagon." Vocals follow in a long tradition of stoic doom proclamation, from Black Sabbath to Beastmaker to Baardvader.

Of course, it's chock full of deliciously downtuned doom licks throughout, with piercing guitar tone. The incessant, notorious grind of a track like "Deepest Grave" could well be transporting us through Dante's infamous circles of hell.

Strong, spirited doom riffmaking continues brave and unassailed through all nine tracks, making this a real stomper for our strange times. There's plenty to keep us engaged, with twists and turns that keep you guessing (check out "Spheres").

Today, witness the official music video of Warcoe's latest single, which explores forbidden knowledge in the strange tale of the "Brown Witch." Bass and guitar conspire with drums to bring us the lowest of low introductory sequences, a grungy underbelly dragging across cobblestone streets. The rhythm doesn't slouch, however, as we are met with groovalicious momentum that allows the chorus to sail.

Warcoe's Upon Tall Thrones surfaces on Ripple Music today, September 26th, on vinyl, compact disc, and digital formats (get it here).

Give ear...

SOME BUZZ

Formed in 2021 in Pesaro, Italy, Warcoe are a heavy doom trio rooted in the obscure traditions of Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus and Pentagram, with a strong sense of classic heavy metal riffage like Trouble or Saxon and some stoner moments.

They named their sound “groovy doom from the abyss”. The band consists of Stefano (guitars, vocals and songwriting), Carlo (bass), and Francesco (drums), and has quickly established a name in the underground doom scene thanks to a sound that blends vintage darkness with sharp and heavy riffs.

Warcoe released their debut album “The Giant’s Dream” in 2021 via Forbidden Place Records, Morbid and Miserable Records, Evil Noise Recordings, and Unforgiven Blood Records in Japan. The album was later reissued on CD and vinyl by Regain Records, who also released their sophomore album “A Place for Demons” in 2023 on Cd and vinyl while Morbid and Miserable Records took care of the tape.

Upon Tall Thrones by Warcoe

“A Place for Demons” was voted #2 best doom album of December 2023 and #37 overall album of the year by the Doom Charts, further cementing Warcoe’s position as one of the most promising Italian acts in the doom/stoner revival scene.

Their sound combines the slow-burning intensity of traditional doom with bursts of classic metal energy, making them equally suited for lovers of retro darkness and heavy groove.

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Music On This Mixtape:

Grave Disgrace: "Warriors Of Doom" taken from the album "Sabbatharium"

We as a Company: "Tears Away" taken from the album "First Summer"

Dusted Angel: "Plastic People" taken from the album "This Side Of The Dirt"

Walking Bombs: "Mountain Giantess" taken from the album "Blessings Bestrewn Pt. 1"

Warcoe: "Octagon" taken from the album "Upon Tall Thrones"

Supernaughty: "Black Witch Mountain" taken from the album "Apocalypso"

Graven Cross: "Stronghold" taken from the demo "Prognostic"

Appalooza: "Cradle to the Grave" taken from the album "The Emperor of Loss"

Cosmic Reaper: "Bloodfeather" taken from the album "Bleed The Wicked, Drown The Damned"

Mephistofeles: "Kill Yourself" taken from the album "Whore"

Fuzzy Circuits: "Wrong or Rite" taken from the album "Sabbathian #1 comic zine"

NOTE: Months after creating this mixtape, I discovered that Fuzzy Circuits/The Swamp Records has been uploading AI-generated albums to Bandcamp. I was not aware of this fact when I included their track. I apologize for the error.

Warcoe is an Italian trio who play true doom -ie, without the blues or stoner rock influences. Their third album Upon Tall Thrones will be released September 26th through Ripple Music.

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