Ogre – The Last Neanderthal (Review)

OgreThis is the fourth album by US Doom/Heavy Metal group Ogre.

This is 70’s inspired Metal combining Hard Rock and Traditional Doom into a retro package with a healthy, organic sound.

The songs have a heady atmosphere and personality by the bucketful. The singer wails and croons over the top of unrestrained guitars and drums that sound very natural.

The band as a whole generally try their best to capture the essence of early Black Sabbath and the songs match accordingly. This is not simply some copycat band however as the album makes sense on its own and has more than enough merits to warrant its existence.

Alongside the hefty guitars the songs have a Blues Rock vibe to them that lets them dig into a comfortable slow groove until they spend themselves in a state of blissful satiety.

When the riffs are pumping and solos are blazing this is life affirming music. Feel the Metal and use it to club your enemies, Ogre-style.