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2023 Sabertooth PDX
Sabertooth Portland 2023 – Part 1 (of 3)
I had heard of Sabertooth Fest before, but 2023 was my first experience. In prior years, I always had something else planned or couldn’t make the 5-hour drive. The festival has been going since 2015—when it was a three-day festival (all in Portland) and headlined by Sleep. Dubbed a psychedelic music festival—the emphasis was much more on doom and stoner metal this year.
This year’s Sabertooth took place over two days—the first in Tacoma with a much smaller lineup. This was the first time Sabertooth has happened in several years. The festival usually took place in February when it was active between 2015 and May of 2019. Prior acts included Built to Spill, Japanese Breakfast, Parquet Courts, Super Furry Animals, etc. so this year’s Sabertooth definitely moved in a heavier direction.
10 bands were on the Portland bill, with the first band not beginning until 4:20. Yob wrapped things up before 11:30. How do 10 bands play in just seven hours? Two stages, with some overlapping, and fairly-short sets is how.
I arrived at about 4:20 and wandered into Lola’s Room, for the first time, shortly thereafter. Lividus was probably into their second or third song. I wasn’t familiar with them, but they sounded good. The room was hot, and the lighting was minimal and unchanging. Not good, as things were only going to get hotter and more crowded as the evening progressed.
Lola’s Room (just under the Crystal Ballroom—which was good for not having to go far between bands) is designed for a small, sit down audience on a cold winter night. Portland may have hit 90 degrees on this day, but Lola’s Room felt hotter than that. A stand-up crowd meant few could see well as the stage was only about a foot off the ground. The silver linings to the space were the seating on one side and the ample water stations in the back.
Heading upstairs to the Crystal Ballroom was a breath of fresh air—literally. Not crowded and at least 15 degrees cooler, I was excited to see a band that had been in my music rotation for the last few months—Hoaxed.
Hoaxed was excellent live, and I began to notice an unadvertised theme of the festival—women in metal! When’s the last time you went to a metal festival in which 40% of the bands had at least one female on stage and more than 20% of the musicians performing were women? (If the UADA/Ghost Bath/Cloak tour wasn’t on the Sabertooth bill the numbers would have been closer to 60% and 35%!)
Speaking of Cloak, they were one of the main reasons I decided to drive five hours (each way) to attend. As far as I know, this was as close as they’ve ever been to me, and I’ve been a big fan of their music since I first heard their debut album in 2017. Their style hits my sweet spot. If you are not familiar, I suppose you could say that if Satyricon, Slayer, and Tribulation had a baby… If you are already acquainted (and are looking for somewhat similar bands), then I suggest you check out Denmark’s Slægt.
Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed their set. My two complaints are that they were in Lola’s Room instead of the Crystal Ballroom, and they weren’t given enough time. Personally, I would have switched Will and Cloak. Local band Will (who don’t even have an album out yet) may have more friends in Portland, but the fact that Cloak came so far and has a much greater following overall (not to mention three excellent albums) should have bumped them up on the bill IMO.
Part 2 can be found here.
Uada Premiere New Track "The Dark (Winter)"
Uada premiere their latest track, "The Dark (Winter)," from the band's upcoming full-length album, "Crepuscule Natura." The highly anticipated release is scheduled for September 08th through Eisenwald. This above mentionend single will make its way to digital service platforms this coming Friday, July 21st.
When discussing the album, the band shared the following thoughts: More...
Cloak Premiere New Single & Music Video
Cloak premiere a new single and music video by the name of “The Holy Dark”, taken from their upcoming new third full-length album "Black Flame Eternal", which will be out in stores May 26th, 2023 via Seasons of Mist.
Check out now "The Holy Dark" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Cloak Premiere New Single & Music Video "Invictus"
Atlanta, Georgia-based blackened death metal quartet Cloak premiere a new single and music video by the name of “Invictus”, taken from their upcoming new album "Black Flame Eternal", which will be out in stores on May 26 via Seasons of Mist.
Check out now "Invictus" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Imperial Triumphant Premiere New Live Video
Avantgarde blackened death metal outfit Imperial Triumphant announce an U.S. headlining tour for early 2023. Cloak and Couch Slut will join them as support acts.
In other news the trio have also just premiered an official live video for their track “Metrovertigo“, off their latest record “Spirit Of Ecstasy“. The footage was captured during a live show the band played in London, UK.
Explains vocalist/guitarist Zachary Ezrin: More...
Goatwhore December Mini-Tour Announced
Goatwhore announce some shows in December with Cloak and Great American Ghost after wrapping up their headlining run on this year’s ‘Metal Alliance Tour‘. Below's where the trek will hit:
12/01 Dayton, OH – Oddbody’s
12/02 Frederick, MD – Cafe 611
12/03 Richmond, VA – Canal Club
12/04 Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern
12/05 Memphis, TN – Growlers
Mayhem & Incantation U.S. Shows Announced
Mayhem will return to the U.S. for some special ‘Demon Anthology’ shows this spring. Those dates will see Mayhem performing an extended show featuring songs from all of their releases. Incantation and Cloak will join them as supports on the majority of that mini-tour.
03/29 Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
03/30 Long Island, NY – Revolution
03/31 Providence, RI – Fete Ballroom
04/01 Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore (no Incantation/Cloak)
Cloak Is "Forever Burned"
Atlanta based blackened metal act Cloak issued the new song "Forever Burned," the latest single from the upcoming new album "To Venomous Depths" coming November 10th via Season of Mist. Pre-order the album at this location.
Check out the song in the player below. The track listing for the album is:
1. To Venomous Depths/Where No Light Shines
2. Within the Timeless Black
3. The Hunger
4. Beyond the Veil
5. Death Posture
6. In the Darkness, the Path
7. Forever Burned
8. Passage
9. Deep Red
"Forever Burned" is here: More...
Cloak Signs With Season Of Mist
Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of the Atlanta, GA metal quartet Cloak. The band will release a first full-length on the label next year. Cloak is currently recording at Aria Studios in Marietta, GA with producer Joey Jones. Regarding the signing, Cloak had this to say:
"The fires of Cloak burn wildly and we are ready to set this world ablaze one hungry soul at a time. We have been crafting our full length with precision and ferocity for the last year.
"Over the writing process our capacity to evoke dark energies through the outlet of rock music has grown vastly, culminating into an experience that pulls you in and drags you down into the abyss.
"This fall we begin recording our debut album to be released through Season of Mist in 2017. We invite the listener to join us on a journey through forbidden pathways towards the most venomous depths!" More...
Cloak Premieres "In the Darkness, the Path"
Atlanta-based blackened dark metal outfit Cloak premieres a new song entitled "In the Darkness, the Path", taken from the band's upcoming self-titled debut EP, which is being released via Boris Records on June 20, 2016.
Check out now "In the Darkness, the Path" below.
Cloak Releasing Self-Titled EP
On Samhain of 2015, Cloak entered Rising Tide Studios with Anthony Lunn to record a self-titled debut EP, which is being released via Boris Records on June 20.
"In the Darkness, the Path" is a crushing mid-paced track that is by far the band's heaviest, while "The Hunger" presents an eerie, ghastly sound to close the record off. The lyrical concepts for each are just as important as the music itself, focusing on the spiritual transformation that opposes what most would deem as earthly truths. The result of the recording is one of pure chaos that haunts you well after the music is over.
Cloak invites the listener to destroy your perception, open your hearts to the darkness, and venture to venomous depths! More...