Oruga – Oruga (2013 Reissue)

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Today we have Oruga and the re-release of their 2011 self-titled EP on Apathia Records. Delivering six punishing tracks of an excellent mixture of Doom, Stoner, and Sludge Metal, this French band makes quite an impact with their powerful sound. If like bands like Neurosis, Year of No Light, Dark Buddha Rising, and The Ocean, you cannot afford to miss this pummeling release.

Starting with the incisive riffing of “Northern Promises”, the band immediately gets a hold of the listener by the neck with their raw brutality. The guitars have a certain Stoner/Sludge inclination, but the overall Doom vibe is quite vibrant. The screams of Cedric M. are quite fitting for the genre and nicely resonate over the powerful song structures. Reminding us a bit of Hacride, “Kissing the Void” keeps the intensity with interesting tempo changes and imposing drumming.

The onslaught continues with hard hitting tracks like “My 9/11” and “Like A Stone In The Water”, both songs feature a plethora of powerful and catchy riffs tied together by brilliant headbanging passages. Our favorite track in this release is the playfully sludgy “Crimson Dawn”, a song that is quite emotional and very well paced. Before this release comes to an end, we have the piercing “Blitzkrieg Lady”, a bonus track that piles up on the band’s previous onslaughts and leaves the listener fully crushed by Oruga’s imposing sound.

Overall, this re-release hopefully gets the band a lot more exposure in the scene. This self-titled release is a testament to Oruga’s excellent songwriting and executions skills. If you are looking for something punishing and powerful, look no further and be prepared for a riffing barrage with this album.

Band: Oruga Album: Oruga

Label: Apathia Records

Release: November 4th, 2013

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Genre: Sludge/Stoner/Doom Metal

Country: France

Rating: 87/100
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