Emerging from Indonesia, Bongeater delivers a debut full of cavernous riffs, crushing rhythms, and a Psychedelic undertone that immediately captures attention. Their first official release, “Hymn of Doom,” presents a power trio fully immersed in the realms of Doom, Heavy Psych, and Psychedelic Rock. Despite being a debut, the album demonstrates an impressive cohesion, dynamic range, and a fearless approach to merging heaviness with trippy atmospheres. The opening track, “The World,” is a monumental journey through Doom Metal landscapes infused with Psychedelic textures. A monolithic rhythm section underpins deep, penetrating bass lines, while the guitar alternates between droning atmospheres and commanding riffs. The interplay between drums, bass, and guitar constructs a wall of sound that is both hypnotic and aggressive, striking a perfect balance between heaviness and Psychedelic immersion. It’s a track that hits hard and immerses the listener in a raw, primitive sonic environment. “Stoner Caravan” follows, blending raw Heavy Rock, Doom Rock, and fuzzy Psychedelia with Garage-tinged edges. The vocal line adds a psychedelic flavor, while the instrumental interplay evolves into darker territories as the track progresses. A sharp, cutting guitar solo pierces through the dense mix, driving the song to a powerful and memorable conclusion. This piece stands out as a gritty, yet intricately crafted Heavy Psych/Doom statement. The album closes with “Obliviate,” a surprisingly ethereal departure from the heaviness of the previous tracks. Here, the band explores modern Psychedelia, crafting a spacious, immersive soundscape punctuated by long vocal samples that float through the composition. Nearly nine minutes of textured, atmospheric music show Bongeater’s versatility and ability to transcend conventional Doom frameworks, leaving a lasting impression on the listener. “Hymn of Doom” is an impressive debut for this Indonesian power trio. The album delivers a compact, incisive sound that traverses multiple styles and moods. While the first two tracks highlight the band’s Heavy, cavernous Doom and raw Heavy Psych tendencies, the final track demonstrates their ability to explore a more personal, modern Psychedelic Rock approach. Bongeater shows creativity, skill, and a keen sense of dynamics—qualities that suggest promising developments in their future releases. This is a band and a record worth discovering.
Tracklist
01. The World (16:10)
02. Stoner Caravan (07:30)
03. Obliviate (08:54)