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}}'''Black Seal''' are a [[Psychedelic Rock|psychedelic rock]] band from Delray Beach, Florida. They are noted for mixing elements of punk, doom, proto-metal, and garage rock with psychedelia.<ref>[http://www.chicagodoomconfederacy.com/review-black-seal-sati-ep/ Chicago Doom Confederacy]</ref><ref>[https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/black-seals-robb-erwin-talks-hp-lovecraft-pinnipeds-and-sabbath-6420424/ Broward-Palm Beach New Times]</ref><ref>[http://www.theburningbeard.com/2013/09/burn-baby-burn.html/ The Burning Beard]</ref>
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}}'''Black Seal''' are a [[Psychedelic Rock|psychedelic rock]] band originating from Delray Beach, Florida. They are noted for mixing elements of punk, doom, proto-metal, and garage rock with psychedelia.<ref>[http://www.chicagodoomconfederacy.com/review-black-seal-sati-ep/ Chicago Doom Confederacy]</ref><ref>[https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/black-seals-robb-erwin-talks-hp-lovecraft-pinnipeds-and-sabbath-6420424/ Broward-Palm Beach New Times]</ref><ref>[http://www.theburningbeard.com/2013/09/burn-baby-burn.html The Burning Beard]</ref>
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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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” has been 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 was put on hiatus as Astaroth Crowley relocated to Portland, Oregon.
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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 song 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.
   
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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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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>
   
 
==Discography==
  
==Discography==
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[[File:Black Seal "Conestoga Breaks Down"|thumb|right|335 px]][[File:Black Seal - Durango Night Ride|thumb|right|335 px]]
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'''Pyre''' EP (2013)
  
   
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'''Sati''' EP (2019)
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'''[[Pyre]]''' EP (2013)
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'''[[Sati]]''' EP (2019)
   
 
==Personnel==
  
==Personnel==
 
===Current Members===
  
===Current Members===
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*'''[[Astaroth Crowley]]''' - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
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*'''Astaroth Crowley''' - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
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*'''[[Robb Erwin]]''' - Drums, Percussion
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*'''Robb Erwin''' - Drums, Percussion
   
 
===Former Members===
  
===Former Members===
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*'''[[Thomas Beals]]''' - Bass
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*'''Thomas Beals''' - Bass
   
 
==External Links==
  
==External Links==
 
*[https://blackseal.bandcamp.com/ Black Seal Bandcamp Page]
  
*[https://blackseal.bandcamp.com/ Black Seal Bandcamp Page]
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*[https://www.facebook.com/CultOfTheBlackSeal/ Official Facebook Page]
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*[https://www.facebook.com/CultOfTheBlackSeal/ Official Black Seal Facebook Page]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/user/CultOfTheBlackSeal Black Seal YouTube Channel]
   
 
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Latest revision as of 01:17, 7 June 2019

Black Seal
BlackSealBanner
Background information
Origin Delray Beach, Florida, USA
Genres Psychedelic Rock
Years active 2011 - 2013, 2019 - Present
Current members Astaroth Crowley
Robb Erwin
Past members Thomas Beals
Band Logo
BlackSealLogo

Black Seal are a psychedelic rock band originating 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 song 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

Black_Seal_"Conestoga_Breaks_Down"

Black Seal "Conestoga Breaks Down"

Black_Seal_-_Durango_Night_Ride

Black Seal - Durango Night Ride

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

  1. ↑ Chicago Doom Confederacy
  2. ↑ Broward-Palm Beach New Times
  3. ↑ The Burning Beard
  4. ↑ Beached Miami
  5. ↑ Heavy Planet
  6. ↑ Bong Hits From the Astral Basement
  7. ↑ Stoner Hive
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