The Black Sabbath-influenced, old school of doom has a long and honorable history in the D.C./Maryland area of the U.S. Beginning in the '70s with Pentagram and continuing into the '80s with The Obsessed. The burgeoning doom underground in that area now boasts some of the world's best old-school bands, including Spirit Caravan, Unorthodox, and Internal Void. Move over gentlemen, because Life Beyond are the latest and greatest addition to that proud heritage. All three members of this doomy power trio are veterans of D.C. area bands such as Gut Soup, Indestroy, Creepshow, and Wretched. The influences are obvious: Black Sabbath, Spirit Caravan, Unorthodox, etc. There's also an old-school metal feel, with M�torhead hovering around the edges, and even a bit of jazz in the mix.

Black Sabbath meets Fu Manchu! Debut album from the American trio. 100% doomy retro 70's hardrock in the vein of SABBATH, MOUNTAIN etc with a new millenium touch. Superb production, good and heavy guitars riffing and utterly cool vocals. Very good, thus very recommended as well, and a must for all into doomy / 70's hardrock!