Swirling sounds and mysterious voices introduce Hyborian Volume I, drawing you in, as you wonder what's going on in the audio depths. The moment the guitars burst into life on “As Above, So Below,” though – you're hooked in. The opening cut on the debut release from the Kansas City quartet Hyborian is a powerful attack of guitar interplay, sure to appeal to any fan of High On Fire's stoner riffage or the progressive lyrical strengths of Mastodon.
Bummer:Kansas City noise rock.
Swamp Hawk: Lexington doom rock.