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Doom Metal Ascends: Pallbearer's "Foundations" Redefines Genre
12 Aug
Summary
- Pallbearer's second album "Foundations of Burden" expands doom metal conventions.
- Vocalist Brett Campbell's singing shows increased ease, soul, and assuredness.
- The album features layered guitars and complex three-part vocal harmonies.
Pallbearer's "Foundations of Burden" marks a significant evolution for the doom metal band, positioning them for broader appeal beyond the genre. Released after their acclaimed 2012 debut, "Sorrow and Extinction," this second album is noted for its ambitious scope and refined execution.
The Arkansas-based quartet has deepened their connection to doom's core elements, leveraging a larger budget and producer Billy Anderson to achieve a massive sound. Anderson, known for his work with bands like Sleep and High on Fire, noted the band's extensive use of guitar tracks.
Lead vocalist and guitarist Brett Campbell's performance on "Foundations of Burden" is a highlight, exhibiting more confidence, soul, and grit compared to their earlier work. He is joined by bassist Joseph D. Rowland and guitarist Devin Holt on vocals, contributing complex, layered harmonies that enrich tracks like the opener "Worlds Apart."
This ambitious collection is considered stronger than their debut, with some suggesting "Sorrow and Extinction" now feels like a precursor to the intricate craftsmanship displayed on "Foundations of Burden."
