Why are there so few horror movies that take advantage of the cinematic capabilities of a genre like Doom? Because New Zealand band Planet Of The Dead could go places composing for horror. They’re able to bring the consistent dirge and relentless riffing that characterizes doom while building suspense and tension that feels like it needs someone to unleash a bloody rage at. They have a new album called Pilgrim that’s out on July 23rd – pre-order it here. Right now, we’re excited to share their video for the single “Escape from Smiths Grove” featuring scenes from The Driller Killer that merge beautifully with the tension building in this track…
Lyrically, we dug deeper into our obsessions with classic sci-fi and horror. There is a distinctive and undeniable fan-fiction element to our work. We actively seek out cultural references and weave them into our tapestries.
