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| − | The core duo of guitarist and vocalist Astaroth Crowley and drummer Robb Erwin formed in 2011, expanding to a trio for live shows the following year with the addition of bassist Thomas Beals. Black Seal released their first single “On This Day You Lose Faith” in 2012.<ref>[http://www.beachedmiami.com/2012songs/5/ Beached Miami]</ref> In 2013, their self-released debut EP '''Pyre''' followed. Pyre was featured in <i>Heavy Planet</i>’s "Sunday Sludge" column and a track from the EP, “Conestoga Breaks Down”, was included in several heavy psych/stoner rock compilations.<ref>[http://www.heavyplanet.net/2013/09/sunday-sludge-black-seal-pyre.html Heavy Planet]</ref><ref>[https://heavyplanet.bandcamp.com/album/bong-hits-from-the-astral-basement-volume-2/ Bong Hits From the Astral Basement]</ref> That same year however, Black Seal |
+ | The core duo of guitarist and vocalist Astaroth Crowley and drummer Robb Erwin formed in 2011, expanding to a trio for live shows the following year with the addition of bassist Thomas Beals. Black Seal released their first single “On This Day You Lose Faith” in 2012.<ref>[http://www.beachedmiami.com/2012songs/5/ Beached Miami]</ref> In 2013, their self-released debut EP '''Pyre''' followed. Pyre was featured in <i>Heavy Planet</i>’s "Sunday Sludge" column and a track from the EP, “Conestoga Breaks Down”, was included in several heavy psych/stoner rock compilations.<ref>[http://www.heavyplanet.net/2013/09/sunday-sludge-black-seal-pyre.html Heavy Planet]</ref><ref>[https://heavyplanet.bandcamp.com/album/bong-hits-from-the-astral-basement-volume-2/ Bong Hits From the Astral Basement]</ref> That same year however, Black Seal went on hiatus as Astaroth Crowley relocated to Portland, Oregon. |
In 2019, founding members Astaroth Crowley and Robb Erwin reunited as a duo to record new Black Seal material for the EP '''Sati'''.<ref>[http://stonerhive.blogspot.com/2019/05/black-seal-sati.html Stoner Hive]</ref> |
In 2019, founding members Astaroth Crowley and Robb Erwin reunited as a duo to record new Black Seal material for the EP '''Sati'''.<ref>[http://stonerhive.blogspot.com/2019/05/black-seal-sati.html Stoner Hive]</ref> |
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| Origin | Delray Beach, Florida, USA | |
| Genres | Psychedelic Rock, Stoner Rock | |
| Years active | 2011 - 2013, 2019 - Present | |
| Current members | Astaroth Crowley Robb Erwin | |
| Past members | Thomas Beals | |
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Black Seal are a psychedelic rock band from Delray Beach, Florida. They are noted for mixing elements of punk, doom, proto-metal, and garage rock with psychedelia.[1][2][3]
History
The core duo of guitarist and vocalist Astaroth Crowley and drummer Robb Erwin formed in 2011, expanding to a trio for live shows the following year with the addition of bassist Thomas Beals. Black Seal released their first single “On This Day You Lose Faith” in 2012.[4] In 2013, their self-released debut EP Pyre followed. Pyre was featured in Heavy Planet’s "Sunday Sludge" column and a track from the EP, “Conestoga Breaks Down”, was included in several heavy psych/stoner rock compilations.[5][6] That same year however, Black Seal went on hiatus as Astaroth Crowley relocated to Portland, Oregon.
In 2019, founding members Astaroth Crowley and Robb Erwin reunited as a duo to record new Black Seal material for the EP Sati.[7]
Discography
Pyre EP (2013)
Sati EP (2019)
Personnel
Current Members
- Astaroth Crowley - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
- Robb Erwin - Drums, Percussion
Former Members
- Thomas Beals - Bass
External Links
References
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