Kylesa - Crowded Road

 

Kylesa is a sludge metal band that was formed 2001 in Savannah, Georgia. Taking their name
from "kilesa mara", a Buddhist term denoting delusory mental states.
Their music incorporates experimentalism with sludgy riffs, drop-tuned guitars, crust punk, and elements of psychedelic rock.

The group was established by the former members of Damad, with the addition of guitar
player Laura Pleasants. The band has since the start gone thru some line up changes.
The remaining original members are Phillip Cope and Laura Pleasants. The band uses two drummers
to get a more massive sound, the dual drum tracks are often panned strongly to the right and left.

The band members - 2012

Phillip Cope – guitar, vocals
Laura Pleasants – guitar, vocals
Carl McGinley – drums, percussion
Tyler Newberry – drums, percussion
Corey Barhorst – bass, keyboards

A little over a week ago (Yes, I know I'm late with this) did Kylesa (Along with "KEN Mode" & Circle Takes The Square) a stop here in Stockholm to gig
at Studion, Kulturhuset. Sums up the concert a little quickly, thought it was good,
loud, but clear. The band delivers a good and rocking show. The dual drums provides the live experience
with a large and solid sound thats providing a real boost to the band.

The Pushead-designed Band Logo from these releases has been used on all the bands
merchandise and releases ever since.

Here is some pictures from the show!

Todays tune "Crowded Road" is taken from Kylesa's fifth full-length "Spiral Shadow" - 2010
And yes you can find this on Vinyl!!!

Kylesa - Crowded Road (Live from Bonnaroo 2011)



They have toured with Mastodon, whose guitarist, Bill Kelliher, said that
“We took Kylesa on tour because we love those guys and have been hanging out with them for years.
They blew a lot of people's expectations out of the water. ”

Upcoming Tour Dates:

17 Feb - France, Reims, La Cartonnerie
18 Feb - Netherlands, Nijmegen Doornroosje
19 Feb - UK, Brighton, The Haunt
20 Feb - UK, Birmingham, HMV Institute Temple
21 Feb - UK, Leeds, The Well
22 Feb - Ireland, Dublin, Button Factory
23 Feb - UK, London, O2 Academy Islington
24 Feb - France, Evreux, L'Abordage
25 Feb - France, Quimper, Les Hivernauts
26 Feb - France, Lille, Aeronef

More info @

Official Kylesa Web
Official Kylesa MySpace

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