Founded in 2007, Low Sonic Drift are a psychedelic minded heavy metal outfit from Glasgow, Scotland. The current line up of the band is Omar Aborida (guitar/vocals), Paul Wilson (bass) and Javaud Habibi (drums).
Their influences are drawn from sources far and wide; from bands of the desert such as Kyuss and Karma to Burn to the forests of Scandinavia (Opeth, Enslaved) and everywhere in between. As such their music is a vigorous combination of grandiose instrumental passages, chilled psychotropic grooves and monumental thrash style riffage. Combine that with relentless energy and a keen sense of adventure; Low Sonic Drift possess a formidable live show and have shared the stage with such acts as Orange Goblin, Weedeater, Abominable Iron Sloth, Brant Bjork, Humanfly, Black Sun, Stinking Lizaveta and a host of other low-frequency outfits.
Their debut mini-album “Shadows of the Titan” was released by Glasgow based independent record label Theoretical Records in May 2009 and features the tracks ‘Sun Doesn’t Rise’ and ‘Shadows’. Since its release, “Shadows of the Titan” has received rave reviews from magazines, webzines and blogs across the planet. The band are currently working on the follow up to “Shadows of the Titan” which is set for release in the Summer of 2012, hopefully allowing some time for listeners to get a feel for the record before the End of the World on the 21st of December 2012.
“Bay Area meets Marrakesh, Low Sonic Drift weave their psychedelic thrash tapestries around complex song structures and top drawer musicianship.”
Ninehertz.co.uk
“This mighty trio from Glasgow eschew the frippery and foppery of modern music for something bigger, deeper and darker than most.”
TheList – 4/5
“A remarkable release from a remarkable band.”
The Sleeping Shaman
“‘Shadows Of The Titan’ is an extremely entertaining and cohesive album with slightly progressive tendencies”
Cosmic Lava
“Shadows of the Titan is a 5-track mini-LP clocking in at a respectable 32 minutes. Awesomely, the opening track is a sprawling 9 minute stoner / thrash / prog epic which lays out the LSD manifesto of complex shifting riffs, grooving heaviness and excellent musicianship. A highly recommended release.”
Roadburn.com
“On the five tracks here, Low Sonic Drift display more imagination, talent and flair than some bands display their entire careers.”
Born Again Nihilist
“The music is thick. It’s heavy and it’s one of those albums where you’ll find yourself headbanging without realizing it.”
The Soda Shop
Discography:
Shadows of the Titan (2009)
Links:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/lowsonicdrift
Blog - http://lowsonicdrift.blogspot.com
SoundCloud - http://soundcloud.com/lowsonicdrift
Bandcamp - http://lowsonicdrift.bandcamp.com
Big Cartel store - http://lowsonicdrift.bigcartel.com
