Release Date March 13th, 2026
Format LP/Digital
Genre Heavy Rock, Proto-Metal, Psychedelic Rock
Country Canada
Spawned from the underworld in 2022, Fangus draws listeners into a surrealist domain. The Montreal quintet wanders the dim corridors of ancient heavy rock and psychedelia. They project spectral energy into their performances. Their presence casts an air of mystery and primitivity over the underground scene. The lineup features Alex Bigras on guitars, Snake St-Louis handling drums, Vick Trigger on bass, Chub on synths and organ, and Jim Laflamme providing lead vocals and tambourine.
"Emerald Dream" runs on the raw pulse of early seventies heavy rock and the primal crush of proto-metal. The album drifts through a realm shaped by fractured memories and ancient myths. Psychoactive plants supposedly stir the visions here. Hard prog turns and hypnotic synth lines drive the music forward. A sinister occult menace surrounds the catchy vocals. Fangus expands their universe into wilder dimensions on this release.
Listening to "Emerald Dream" is a strange trip into a green labyrinth. The guitars lay down thick riffs, syncing up well with the bass and drums. The organ provides a spooky, vintage overlay across the tracks. Laflamme delivers the lyrics with an eerie, cultish edge. You get the vibe of older acts like Sir Lord Baltimore, Bang, and Coven. The playing is capable and heavy. The songs have good hooks and heavy grooves. Some parts wander a little too long into strange territories.
This debut album delivers a decent dose of retro occult rock. Fangus relies heavily on their vintage influences. "Howling Hammer" and "Quest For Fire" supply cool heavy riffs. The synth work adds an eerie layer over the fuzz. It is a very specific type of heavy music. Fans of old-school doom and psychedelic rock will dig the vintage approach. The trip is fun for what it is.
Score: 7.0
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