When you hear an album or a song that sonically catches your ear first, you know that what you’re hearing is meticulously crafted. The was exactly what happened the moment, I heard Monolord’s song “You Bastard,” the first single from their long awaited new album, Neverending. Across forty minutes and only eight songs, Monolord, has taken doom/stoner metal into higher ground that will make your speakers excited.

The thing with doom metal is that it can be drawn out and go nowhere. Thankfully, Neverending is not one of those album. Instead, Monolord, makes quite the engaging album. The focus and sequencing of this album is remarkable. From the way “Iodine” kicks off the album, you know you are in for something more. “You Bastard” feels like it’s straight out of the 1970’s, the way the fuzziness sounds and plays out. “Inside A Collider” is a trip of a song. Plus the placement of it makes for an interesting turn. Then it’s back to the heavy with “Crystal Bridge” which, also hits with a left turn that’s just so perfect. “Oozing Wound” is a killer song with a bass riff that would make Justin Chancellor of Tool stunned. “The Masque” and “Invisible” are a 70’s burner for sure. So much so, that such a trip back, it might make your pants into bell bottoms. Closing out the album is “It’s Neverending.” This just might be the bands heaviest song to date. There’s epic qualities to this song that feel like they are pulled from the depths of doom. 

As great as the album is, the other star is the production by Sylvia Massy. The way this album sounds is a triumph. Especially in an age where technology is heavily relied upon, going back to the well, sounds oh so right. The dynamics of each instrument, note, vocal, and subtle nuances are divine. This is truly one of the best sounding albums of the year. Sylvia is known for her work on early albums by Tool and System Of Down. And here, it’s brilliantly done by a seasoned professional who truly knows and understands what albums and real sounds truly sound like.

Do yourself a favor and carve out about an hour to sit with Neverending and let it just transport you back to the 1970’s but in a 2026 way. Albums like this will become sonic standards for the future. Especially when making this kind of music.

Overall Rating: 9/10

By: Brian Lacy

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