If there’s one subgenre that’s been around since the beginning of heavy metal, it's undeniably and unequivocally, doom. So, in turn, it should come as no surprise that doom will last until we as humans cease to exist or as long as they still are printing Black Sabbath onesies for infants. Take your pick. There are so many doom bands that exist currently but there are only a few that grab my attention, one of them is Greece’s own Acid Mammoth.

“Supersonic Megafauna Collision” is Acid Mammoth’s fourth full-length release. The band has been on a tear since 2017 and even a worldwide pandemic couldn’t slow them down. That’s impressive since Greece had some of the most restrictive Covid measures in all of Europe. Their work ethic has paid mammoth dividends. “Supersonic Megafauna Collision” is an ambrosia of doom delicacies and desserts.

Acid Mammoth knows what works for them and they haven’t strayed far from their signature sound since their inception. Listen to any of their releases and it’s a sure bet you’ll be ingesting a hazy doom treat. Enlighten yourself and download their catalog and listen if you have doubts.

“Supersonic Megafauna Collision” consists of six, meticulously written and well-mixed tracks. My favorite track is “Garden of Bones.” It has that foreboding intro that we crave in doom, and it lingers on until the bassist gets to ride the riff alone. It’s the marrow before the flesh of the song. The vocals are haunting, and the main riff will move your head to the rhythm of the song. The single note chord picking at the end of the track is my favorite part of the whole album. It’s the riff that screams the end of times is here. Turn on, tune in, drop out.

Another track that I need to mention is the closer, “Tusko’s Last Trip.” I don’t have a lyric sheet in front of me, but I’m guessing that Tusko might be the mammoth mascot on all their artwork. Anyway, Tusko must be proud of how he rides out to the sunset or the moon setting since we’re talking about doom here. The song is long but never drags. There was a lot of love put into this track and it shows. For all intents and purposes, this song is the exclamation point for Acid Mammoth’s best work to date. I’m excited to see what the future holds for Greece’s best doom band at the moment.