Heavy

Electric Wizard - Witchcult Today
Electric Wizard was the undisputed "Heaviest Band in the Universe." Crushing releases like Dopethrone and Let Us Prey made sure that this title remained theirs. No one riffed harder, slower, or was more stoned. But then something happpened. The band's legendary weed intake caused the band to fall apart. But all was not lost! Electric Wizard reformed and then tripped over its own enthusiasm and gave the world the decent, if completely forgettable, We Live. Now, two years later, the Wizard have dusted off their denim jackets and devil-shaped bongs and gave us the proper follow up to Let Us Prey. With the exception of the (gasp) sung vocals, this album could actually sit quite comfortably between DT and LUP. It sounds that much like the Wizard of old.

The riffs lie somewhere between Black Sabbath and Hawkwind, and the addition of sung, albeit highly distorted, vocals and occassional use of organs enhance the damaged, 70's vibe running through the album.

No, it's not Dopethrone pt. II, which may annoy change-fearing, internet whiners, but Witchcult stands as the most consistant and enjoyable Electric Wizard album yet. The title remains in competent hands.