“Amidst the hazy Appalachian foothills emerges ‘Trip to Tennessee.’ A raw and unrefined anthology encapsulating the essence of Tennessee’s heavy music scene, birthed in the heart of the Appalachian mountains. It’s a soundscape woven with threads of anguish and resilience, fueled by cheap beer, fiery whiskey, and the smoky haze of potent herbs. This compilation is a testament to the raw power and authenticity embedded in the veins of Tennessee’s underground heavy music scene..
Here, the journey navigates through cavernous depths and towering peaks of sound, much like the Appalachian terrain. These riffs echo like thunder, resonating with the heaviness of the mountains themselves. These bands, both revered and obscure, intertwine their notes into a symphony of slow-burning despair and gnarly riffs. As the world surrenders to the vibrant decay of existence, this compilation stands as a testament to the profound depths of Tennessee’s heavy, resonating with those who seek solace within the brooding melodies and hazy rhythms. This is not merely a compilation; it’s a pilgrimage through the haunted corridors of Tennessee’s sonic legacy, beckoning all who dare to explore the shadows of its musical landscape.“
Words by Dylan Rutherford – Coffin Smoke (formerly Navajo Witch,) The Badass Boyz, Forks of Ivory
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Tracklist:
01. Season Of Arrows – The Loved One 04:14
02. Navajo Witch – Death Follows 03:35
03. REALM – Infernal Machine 05:24
04. Red Necklace – Dark Energy 05:31
05. Howling Giant – Ice Castle 04:37
06. Generation of Vipers – Eternal 04:08
07. Sign Of The Sorcerer – Necropsychodelia 06:42
08. Wampus Cat – Ancestor Worship 07:45
09. Chora – You’ve Come To Grief 12:27
10. Bloodthorne – Cosmic Passengers 08:58
11. WyndRider – Snake Children 04:30
12. Noisecult – Season of the Dark Witch 03:40
13. Wicked Trip – Cabin Fever 03:16
14. The Swell Fellas – High Lightsolate 08:49
15. Dope Skum – The Cycle 03:41
16. Autolith – Glass Hive 07:00
17. Aye Mammoth – Eternal 04:20
18. Black Moon Mother – High Winds 07:16
19. Koza – Dull Care Slain 06:33
20. Rifft – It’s So Heavy Now 07:03
21. Friendship Commanders – Blue 03:35
22. Karma Vulture – Something Better 05:05
23. The Slow Attack – Higher Than This 04:14
24. sons of borr – American Gods 06:14
25. Oxxen – Stoic Men Under Ancient Lord 07:31
26. StumpTail – Be Gone From Here 04:31
27. Loggerhead – Tarantula Hawk 06:13
28. The Screech Boys – Zombie Ego (feat. Dylan Walker of Full of Hell) 08:06
29. Bones of Mary – Fear My Name 04:05
30. Forks of Ivory – Condemned 04:38
31. Flummox – The Whispering Banshees 08:26
32. Whiskey For Destruction – Black Merkavah 05:44
33. Mudshow – Burning Idol 06:10
34. Ent – Hacking 03:01
35. Electric Python – My Next Crime 04:42
36. Hag Bastard – Hot Damn 04:12
37. Toadsmoke – Rigid and Wretched 03:18
38. Melungeon Kings – The river, I drown 04:00
39. Nero Vatra– Earth Mover 05:32
40. Mass Driver – Boss Fight 04:03
41. Ritual Caster – Conquest Of The Ancients 04:49
42. Battle Jacket – Hang ‘Em High 04:39
43. Late Night Rage – The Open Road 01:23
44. Nerve Endings – Teeth Dreams 02:36
45. Muleface – 40 ft eagle 03:56
46. Hooch Head – Wormed 02:36
47. Ocoai – La Main d’Electrique 06:21
48. Burnin’ Doobage – Burnt Out 04:27
