Band: Concrete Sun

 

Location: Novi Sad, Serbia

Album: “Sky Is High”

Concrete Sun is a Southern/Stoner, Sludge, Grudge band from Novi Sad, Serbia. Yes that’s right, muthafuckin’ Serbia. Southern fried metal reaches deep into all parts of this planet for sure.

Listening to this freshman release from these boys I instantly hear their influences and I would imagine their heroes, such as the mighty Pantera, Down, COC, which all was birthed by Sabbath. Having said that I would really love to hear a little more dynamics from their own sound and input then hearing those other bands mentioned above, which isn’t easy as it sounds, hell I know that from experience. These guys are awesome musicians, no doubt, so let’s begin with some tracks I feel are key to making this a slammin’ cd.

Track one is “Just A Beginning”. This heavy grooving ,really catchy intro with a tasteful quick solo added, kicks off this album. I like the overall feel and vocals that is slammin’ all the way through. Track three is a very commercial radio friendly track, that if the right people and money behind it could have possible put this band on the map not just a small loyal fan following. With a great intro that is very similar to Down’s “Stone The Crow”, this track is very bluesy, heavy sludge riffs that we all love to jam too. Chorus is also catchy and full of life that I’m sure is a crowd favorite. Another track that I really dug was “Junkyard Dog”. Kicks off with that old Pantera slam. Heavy chunkin’ riffs with that awesome drum sound that Dime and Vinnie brought to life, completely infectious!

Overall this a decent freshman release from these guys. I’m sure with hard work and the right producer their songs will continue to improve with every album they create. This band isn’t going anywhere but up ,lets just hope they stay together and on the radar.