The Summoning by Bloody Hammers

On This Day in Rock History: Bloody Hammers Unleashed 'The Summoning'

Celebrating the Anniversary of a Dark and Haunting Goth-Doom Masterpiece (June 28, 2019)

Hey occult rock and gothic metal fans! Today we celebrate a wonderfully dark anniversary from the heavy music underground. On this day, the Transylvania County, North Carolina duo **Bloody Hammers** officially invoked their sinister fifth studio album, The Summoning, via Napalm Records.

At a time when the scene was craving a perfect blend of retro horror atmospheres and crushing heavy riffs, husband-and-wife duo Anders Manga and Devallia delivered a brilliant, spellbinding collection of tracks inspired by vintage cinema and classic doom.

A Sonic Tribute to Vintage Horror

Conceptually, The Summoning is a massive, fuzz-drenched love letter to old-school horror films, retro gothic aesthetic, and dark, occult folklore. The band masterfully channels the spirit of bands like Black Sabbath and Alice Cooper, blending fuzzy heavy metal hooks with an ominous gothic rock production that creates an incredibly infectious, spooky vibe.

Highlights & Ominous Anthems

The record creeps forward with a mesmerizing rhythm, seamlessly driving through infectious, mid-tempo grooves, haunting synthesizers, and Anders Manga's deep, baritone vocal delivery.

From the driving, heavy melodic punch of "Let the Dark Take You" and the massive, doom-laden riffs of "Now the Screaming Starts", to the creepy, catchy sing-along vibe of "Tales That Witness Madness", the entire album feels like a cohesive, theatrical journey through a midnight double-feature movie.

The Legacy

Upon its release, The Summoning was highly praised by fans of stoner, doom, and gothic rock alike, solidifying Bloody Hammers' status as one of the most uniquely atmospheric acts in the modern dark rock scene. It stands as a brilliant blueprint for how to create a heavy record that is simultaneously dark, fun, and beautifully retro.

What is your favorite track from The Summoning? Are you blasting the heavy doom grooves or the gothic rock melodies today?

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