Rock: POTHAMUS- Abur

Artiest/Band:POTHAMUS Album: Abur Release: 14.02.2025 Label: Pelagic Records, 2025 Format: CD/LP A maelstrom of (sludgy and doomy) music and metaphysics, a crushing conduit for connection, contemplation  and catharsis; ritualistic and enigmatic power rock/metal trio Pothamus (from Mechelen, Belgium) return to this  plane of existence with their new album “Abur”, the highly anticipated spiritual successor to their colossal debut “Raya” (Consouling Sounds label).........

A maelstrom of (sludgy and doomy) music and metaphysics, a crushing conduit for connection, contemplation  and catharsis; ritualistic and enigmatic power rock/metal trio Pothamus (from Mechelen, Belgium) return to this  plane of existence with their new album “Abur”, the highly anticipated spiritual successor to their colossal debut “Raya” (Consouling Sounds label). Pothamus’ sophomore full-length is an odyssey of truly epic proportions. As  well as honing their already formidable live sound in the intervening years, the band have widened their musical  palette in order to explore a truly original take on heavy music that steers them ever further away from well trodden post-metal paths. 

Line-up: Mattias M. Van Hulle – Drums, surpetie, vocalen Michael Lombarts – Basgitaar Sam Coussens – Gitaar, vocalen

POTHAMUS- Abur : Tracklisting:  Zhikarta  Ravus  De-varium  Savartuum Avar  Ykavus  Abur

On the new tracks the Pothamus’ signature ritualistic and hypnotic sound is elevated  by the glacial vibrations of the Surpeti, a drone instrument originating from the Indian subcontinent traditionally  used for mantra singing, whilst drummer Van Hulle adds his voice in harmony with guitarist Coussens’ to create  an astounding richness and depth. Capturing Pothamus at their creative zenith was musical contemporary and  close friend Chiaran Verheyden (Psychonaut, Hippotraktor) who recorded, mixed and mastered “Abur”; a 44- minute pilgrimage through nature, animism and the depths of the human soul - Pothamus’ answer to the big,  existential questions that keep us all awake at night. Overwhelming heaviness is met with ethereal, airy beauty as  the band contemplates the interconnectedness of all things, creating a singular sonic universe balanced perfectly  between cosmic creation and absolute destruction.

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-A maelstrom of (sludgy and doomy) music and  metaphysics, a crushing conduit for connection,  contemplation and catharsis; ritualistic and enigmatic power rock/metal trio Pothamus (from Mechelen,  Belgium) return to this plane of existence with their new epic album “Abur”, the highly anticipated spiritual  successor to their colossal debut “Raya” (Consouling  Sounds label). 

-Sludgy rock and doomy post-metal meet ritualistic,  distinctive, primal and hypnotic sounds with floating  drones, tribal percussion, abrasive bass lines and dual  chanting mantras; overwhelming heaviness meets  ethereal, airy beauty, creating a singular sonic universe  balanced perfectly between cosmic creation and  absolute destruction. 

-For fans of: Heilung, Amenra, The Black Heart Rebellion,  Om, Sleep, Year Of No Light, Sun O))), Pelican, Boris, Superlynx, Alcest, Briqueville & & Wardruna.