Iron Lungs – Heavier Louder Older Wiser Review

Upon pressing the play button, the opening song, The Countdown, greets the listener with a countdown audio clip and bass riffs.
The listener follows suit with the second song, Eltanin, and the four remaining pieces and lyrical journey that evoke themes that go from subjects that are considered classical in the stoner metal scene, like science-fiction (“Eltanin” evokes a series of books by the genius writer Ursula K. Le Guin)

Or the use of psychedelic drugs (“Iron Lungs”) or the trials of witches a few centuries ago (“Witches of Akelarre”) but also tackles more personal stuff, with songs like “Big Wheel” or “Winter Sun”.

This is where the listener’s ear will see that one of the most striking aspects of Iron Lungs’ devilmanship is the omission of the guitar, which is replaced by a powerful combination of bass and drums. Thus creating a sound stripped of melodies and rhythms and goes for this stripped-down amalgamation of hypnotic, raw, stoner, and groovy-heavy tones that work together in perfect harmony to create a mesmerizing and captivating auditory journey.

Iron Lungs production is a remarkable feat of DIY and self-edited, with a solid foundation that lays the groundwork for a fruit of art musical experience—that raw, stripped-down approach to music production and instrumentation. The result is crushing, heavy music that resonates with listeners viscerally.
Iron Lungs is a dynamic musical duo that delivers an electrifying performance through the sheer force of their talent and creativity. Comprised of Manuel and Damien, their music is a fusion of heavy, stoner, fussy bass riffs, coarse and captivating vocals, and hard-hitting drums that form the backbone of their sound.

Manuel‘s bass playing is a fruit of art in groove-driven distortion with heavy and fussy tones. His vocals are fixating and coarse, adding a raw edge to the music. Meanwhile, Damien‘s drumming is expertly crafted with grooves, beats, fills, tones, and strikes that create a rich, textured, powerful, and nuanced sound.

Together, Iron Lungs creates a musical experience that is both captivating and unforgettable…

Iron Lungs is a musical album comprising five songs and a running time of twenty-five minutes. It stands out because of its unique combination (and drew inspiration) of stoner, doom, and punk rock. It also incorporated subtle influences from other forms of music, like Hip-Hop, oriental or electronic music, which can be heard in the music.