Name: In A Bizarre Dream
Brand: Blacklab

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-08-19

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Blacklab

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Metal

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New Heavy Sounds

Blacklab is a dark witch doom duo hailing from Osaka, Japan. The band consists of Yuko Morino on guitars and vocals, and Chia Shiraishi on drums. With their unique blend of haunting melodies and heavy riffs, Blacklab has carved out a niche for themselves in the music industry.
Inspired by artists such as Styke, Henry, Cnof, Mystific, Alpha Rhythm, In:Most, Askel & Elere, Motiv, Leniz, Tatora, Minos,Dan Guidance,Critical Event,Duoscience ,Artsea ,Walk:r ,CRSV,Ben Rolo,Air.K & Cephei,Hocseat
Whether you're a fan of doom metal or simply appreciate powerful and atmospheric music,<en>Blacklab's</en> captivating sound will leave you spellbound. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the mesmerizing world of <en>Blacklab</en>.

New Heavy Sounds is a music label specializing in stoner rock, doom metal, and sludge metal genres. With a passion for heavy and powerful sounds, we strive to bring the best of these genres to music lovers around the world.

Our label represents a diverse roster of talented artists who push the boundaries of *stoner rock*, *doom metal*, and *sludge metal*. From bone-crushing riffs to hypnotic grooves, our artists create music that resonates with fans seeking an intense sonic experience.

At New Heavy Sounds, we are committed to supporting emerging talent as well as established acts within these genres. We work closely with our artists to ensure their creative vision is fully realized and their music reaches its intended audience. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to this style of music, our label offers an array of releases that will satisfy your cravings for heavy, raw energy.

Blacklab are back. The self-proclaimed ‘Doom witch duo from Osaka’ are set to drop their 3rd album In A Bizarre Dream this summer. Their debut Under the Strawberry Moon 2.0 saw them taking Sabbath inspired doom, mashing it with a Japanese sensibility and a fuzzed-up groove. It certainly caused a stir, but only hinted at their potential. Album two Abyss added to the mix. A Stooges like squalor to the riffs, dollops of lo-fi hardcore punk and loose riffing, pointing the way towards a signature sound.

So what of the ‘difficult’ third album? Not so difficult at all it seems. In A Bizarre Dream ups the ante considerably, to let rip and define what Blacklab are about. The combined talents of Jun Morino on production and Wayne Adams (Big Lad, Green Lung, Pet Brick, John, Cold In Berlin) on the mix have conspired to produce a towering beast of a record. A real step forward for the ‘Doom Witch Duo’. The drums have a humungous ‘Fugazi’ like welly, and the guitars are a boiling maelstrom of fuzz dense riffola and warped psychedelics, with added synth. Yuko’s throat shredding snarls are as mean as a pissed off Satan, and melodious, often within the same song. This is doom meets hardcore punk, hooky melodies, and killer riffs, all cranked up to the max. Japan has always had a special take on ‘noise’ and ‘heavy’ and with In A Bizarre Dream Blacklab add their own spin to that tradition. Gone is the lo-fi approach, here is Blacklab in full effect.

In A Bizarre Dream closes with ‘Collapse’ verging on noise rock, complete with throat shredding vocals and a crushing wall of guitars, that switch from a stoner groove to full on punk assault, teetering on mayhem before finally ending with the sound of Yuko switching off her fuzz pedal. Perfect. Blacklab have negotiated that ‘difficult’ third album with aplomb and have created a sound that, despite their many influences, is all their own