Ape Vermin – Sonic Monolith
For fans of Conan, Slabdragger, High On Fire, Sumac
Release Date: June 13, 2018
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
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Album Title: “Sonic Monolith”
Release Date: June 13, 2018
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Track Listing of Album:
1. Astral Drones (9:28)
2. Oath (4:58)
3. Abominable Hashmen (6:09)
4. Witch-Jive (4:19)
5. Sonic Monolith (12:10)
Album Length: 37:06
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: APE VERMIN
• All songs written by: Brett Lee and Charlie Burleson.
• Produced by: Barry Sams
• Mixed by: Barry Sams
• Mastered by: Barry Sams
• Album Artwork by: David Paul Seymour
Album Band Line Up:
Brett Lee, Jeb Laird and Charlie Burleson.
Live Band Line Up:
Brett Lee, Jeb Laird and Charlie Burleson.
Discography:
2018 – Sonic Monolith LP
Shared Stage with:
Garrow, Oakskin, Coffin Torture
Tours / Festivals:
2018 – Bartertown fest – Morganton, N.C
2018 – Starkfest – Greenville, S.C
SHORT BIO:
Formed in August 2017 by Brett Lee (guitar/vocals/percussion) and Charlie Burleson (percussion), Ape Vermin is a sludge metal trio hailing from Valdese, North Carolina that delivers progressive, primal and percussive grooves to the masses. Birthed from the same vein of doomy prog acts such as Conan, Sumac and Slabdragger, they are a treat for anyone who wishes to indulge in thick, tasteful riffs and a heavy, distorted overall sound.
After enlisting the talents of Charlie Burleson and Jeb Laird (bassist/backup vocals), the band began writing and the debut album “Sonic Monolith” was released in June of 2018 with a great response. Sonic Monolith is the story of higher beings with a malevolent plan to release a dangerous subspecies of ape with the ultimate goal of re-propagating the galaxy.
Still a fledgling band, Ape Vermin continues to push their limits as musicians, and test different styles, genres and influence to further develop their sound. Focusing on sludge and doom, Ape Vermin likes to keep things spicy with nods to black metal and prog. With future plans to tour, and release more albums as well a comic book, Ape Vermin is looking forward to the future.
LONG BIO:
Formed in August 2017 by Brett Lee (guitar/vocals/percussion) and Charlie Burleson (percussion), Ape Vermin is a sludge metal trio hailing from Valdese, North Carolina that delivers progressive, primal and percussive grooves to the masses. Birthed from the same vein of doomy prog acts such as Conan, Sumac and Slabdragger, they are a treat for anyone who wishes to indulge in thick, tasteful riffs and a heavy, distorted overall sound.
Ape Vermin was the product of a dark rut that Brett Lee found himself in while between musical endeavours. Under the influence of the band Iron Monkey, Brett was inspired by the song Big Loader and under the hum of fluorescent lighting at a gas station in the middle of the night, things fell into place and the new project wa named.
After enlisting the talents of Charlie Burleson and Jeb Laird (bassist/backup vocals), the band began writing and the debut album “Sonic Monolith” was released in June of 2018 with a great response. Citing that they, as a band, want to give listeners a a journey, they broach topics including astronomy, murder, occult, myths, apocalypse and extraterrestrials. Sonic Monolith is the story of higher beings with a malevolent plan to release a dangerous subspecies of ape with the ultimate goal of re-propagating the galaxy.
Not wanting to be constricted by the standards of the genre, Ape Vermin goes to great lengths to ensure their live live performances are powerful, epic and interesting. Brett further explains what can be expected when taking in the live band: “I like to put my guitar down, while our bass player keeps the thunder rolling, and let the feedback ring out, or I will have a riff looped in a looper pedal, and I will do tribal style percussion with my drummer.” Still a fledgling band, Ape Vermin continues to push their limits as musicians, and test different styles, genres and influence to further develop their sound. Focusing on sludge and doom, Ape Vermin likes to keep things spicy with nods to black metal and prog. With future plans to tour, and release more albums as well a comic book, Ape Vermin is looking forward to the future.
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