Elektric Mistress Reveal “Chapter 99″ and Things Get Rowdy
New music from out of Halifax, Nova Scotia this morning, where the stoner vibe is not only alive and well, but hot and getting hotter. ELEKTRIC MISTRESS will see to that. We met them almost three years ago when the band issued their rousing first EP.
Our reintroduction to the band comes by way of the curiously titled, “Chapter 99.” The guitar establishes both riff and rhythm with a tarantella trot that smells of whiskey, cigarettes, and revelry (the music video is set appropriately to scenes from the film Haxan). Organ, drums, and the rest of the six-member troupe join in the frolic, including vocalist Steve Poole whose bluesy pitch reminds me a bit of Mike Patton.
If you dig what Elektric Mistress worked up in their 2019 effort, stay tuned – more is forthcoming with a new one on the way June 17th. In the meanwhile, the title track “Chapter 99” is out this Friday (pre-order), and you get to hear it first right here, right now on Doomed & Stoned! Stick it on a playlist with Clutch, Wo-Fat, Brimstone Coven, and King Witch.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia’s Elektric Mistress has a new EP “Chapter 99” coming out, which promises to be a sonic blast of psychedelic groove tinged with occult overtones and sludgy riffs. This will be their second EP, following their self-titled in 2019. Since then, they have added a new guitarist and a potent new layer of sounds for fans to discover. The first single they are releasing is the title track, a stomper that will get you moving and vibing to the lyrical themes of communing with the dead. The band explains further:
“Chapter 99 was honestly not the first choice for this single; we had some trouble deciding just what to present, because we think they’re all pretty ok, heh. We decided to get an objective set of ears to sort out our predicament, and this one stood out above the rest. It’s about trying to connect with the other side. It has a definite occult overtone, in the oldest heavy music tradition.”
Having a second guitarist has added to the complexity of the band, although their evolution has remained fairly steady over the past couple of years. They have started to incorporate guitar harmonies to complement their stoner rock style but still leave room to be unique and creative and resonate with listeners. Lyrics are inspired by events, people, memories, feelings, or certain energy. There are plenty of psychedelics, sci-fi, witchcraft, and apes!
The EP “Chapter 99” was entirely recorded and self-produced by the band, and all the stringed instruments and keys are digital. It was mixed and mastered by Alex Burris at Fang Recordings, and the EP artwork was done by Ricardo Arreola.
Elektric Mistress is not out to reinvent the wheel, they deliver straightforward rock n’ roll vibes for good times and bad. They are recommended listening for fans of Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Pink Floyd. The record releases June 17, 2022.