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Starting a band these days may seem like somewhat of an unadorned idea. But, amongst two creative and passionately involved music aficionados, materialized a kinship over various genres, which would eventually lead to precisely that. Henry met Pete shortly after moving to Los Angeles. After attending a gig and later playing a show with his previous band Harassor, the two connected and sure enough there was talk of a potential endeavor.
The early stages of the band consisted of various musicians and the underdeveloped tone of the band proved to be partially incomplete. Something was missing…and after a while, things came to a halt. Henry took a year off to focus on Act Of Defiance and write new material from scratch. After some soul searching and a renewed approach to writing, Henry laid down the first demos with the help of Christopher Jon, whom he met several years prior through a mutual industry acquaintance.
Pete ultimately introduced a second guitarist, Brock Elmore into the fold. After a relentless run with his previous band, Seven Sisters Of Sleep he would go on to forever change the dynamic of the band. With the addition of David Huet on bass, the band would continue to cultivate new ideas and expand sonically. The initial objective of creating an atmosphere & inevitably maintaining a stern approach to a “heavy sound” became the band’s mission. They would go on to incorporate baritone octaves, melodic overtones, dissonant chords, harrowing vocals and ambient textures to intensify the overall sound. Dave Ferrara proved to be the final piece of the puzzle to complete the line-up on drums.
Lyrically, Pete’s presence cannot be overshadowed. Implementing the echoes of his own personal experiences, depression & adverse aspects of humanity, his voice in essence is the pinnacle of reason. Alas, in the eye of every storm, lay many questions. Some of which cannot easily be answered. The definition of QAALM’s sound may very well be one of them. The band persists in reliance of all of their influences to help forge and perfect the aesthetic execution of it’s prominent core. Utilizing elements of sludge, black metal & post-rock, QAALM would outgrow any breed of stereotypical commotion regarding style over substance. The band clearly has both and isn’t shy about delivering the goods. Having no shortage of shows and an album in the works, QAALM’s own brooding brand of doom cannot be silenced.
credits
released April 15, 2022
Performed and produced by QAALM
Music written and arranged by Henry Derek Elis & QAALM
Lyrics written by Pete Majors & QAALM
Recorded at Red Light Studios in Los Angeles 2020/21
Engineered & Mixed by Steve White
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum
Pete Majors - Lead Vocals
Henry Derek Elis - Lead Guitars / Vocals
Brock Elmore - Rhythm Guitars / Vocals
David Huet - Bass
Dave Ferrara - Drums
Session Musicians:
Steve White - Drums & keys
Kakophonix - Cello
supported by 14 fans who also own “Resilience & Despair”
Even for this genre the sheer intensity of this album always manages to floor me. Might not be the most unique album under the sun but it doesn't have to be; the performances are tight and ferocious, the songwriting is dynamic and explosive, the production is crushing, it's just all things to a mathcore fan. napalmsatan
supported by 12 fans who also own “Resilience & Despair”
I am embarrassed that this sat in my wishlist for so long. It is such a unbelievably awesome collection of songs from fantastic band. That is all. Jay Waltz
supported by 12 fans who also own “Resilience & Despair”
An outstanding Extreme doom death album, in the best tradition. The funerary atmosphere reminds of Evoken ('Centuries of ooze" bears striking similarities, for my delight). It is overall sharp, dark, hypnotic and unrelenting. One of those rare convincing new bands that hold proud the legacy of the biggest names. Bertrand Marchal
