stoner doom
what it is
Stoner doom is a style of riff-based doom metal that's relatively fast (when compared to other styles of the genre) and makes much use of guitar/bass effects such as reverb, fuzz, phaser or flanger. Becoming heavier (heavy bass), darker (lyrically and musically) and slower than stoner metal and incorporating more psychedelic elements. Stoner doom is strongly influenced by the psychedelic-oriented works of early Black Sabbath (particularly songs such as "Sweet Leaf'').
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What is stoner doom?
Stoner doom is a style of riff-based doom metal that's relatively fast (when compared to other styles of the genre) and makes much use of guitar/bass effects such as reverb, fuzz, phaser or flanger. Becoming heavier (heavy bass), darker (lyrically and musically) and slower than stoner metal and incorporating more psychedelic elements. Stoner doom is strongly influenced by the psychedelic-oriented works of early Black Sabbath (particularly songs such as "Sweet Leaf'').
What are good stoner doom albums to start with?
Try Electric Wizard by Electric Wizard, Busse Woods by Acid King, ...And Justice For Y'all by Weedeater, and The Sciences by Sleep.
Who are some women making stoner doom?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/stoner-doom/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making stoner doom, from mainstream to underground.
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