Hailing from the ever-gray skies of Eugene, OR, USA comes YOB, a band already well on their way to make their mark in the doom metal scene worldwide. Formed in 1996 by founding member Mike Scheidt, YOB started creating and destroying ideas that would become the foundation for one of doom metal’s most shining hopefuls.
The first three song self-titled demo was submitted to Stonerrock.com in 1999, sending shockwaves into the stoner rock/doom scene worldwide. This demo was a bold statement of intent: uncompromising heavy doom metal. Within YOB's sound, which is equal parts Sleep, Burning Witch, Neurosis, High On Fire and Electric Wizard, YOB has accomplished song craft that is as much their own sound as it is paying homage to the doom metal greats of both times of yore and present.
In 2001 YOB recorded its first full-length record for 12th Records in Spokane, Washington titled Elaborations Of Carbon. This offering received dozens of rave reviews from magazines and fans worldwide, securing YOB's place as one of the best doom metal bands in the scene today. The Lollipop Magazine review of Elaborations of Carbon says, "Six mighty songs of beautiful doom-laden sound, full and expansive. Inverted, hanging riffs, Melvenoid spacey trudging, Tab-esque motion, and a deep well of compositional creativity...only a complete dupe would say this isn't a good one".
2002 saw YOB secure a recording contract with Lunasound/Abstract Sounds. Their first CD for this label, Catharsis, hit the streets worldwide November 4th, 2003. Featuring a stronger production and three songs clocking in at 50 minutes, those who have heard it proclaim it is the best YOB record yet.
Kicking Doors In
YOB's third full length release The Illusion of Motion was a bold statement of utterly mammoth proportions. Released on label heavyweight Metal Blade Records, the band was handpicked by legendary Brian Slagle. With this newfound support, YOB was introduced to a much wider audience and garnered much attention for this record's unheard of approach to the doom metal genre. One just needs to listen to the track Exorcism of the Host to instantly recognize that the band was head and shoulders above their metal brethren. Following the release of the album, YOB went on to headline a tour through May and June.
The End of the Road
In 2005 the band released their most ambitious and most accomplished studio production yet, entitled The Unreal Never Lived. The hypnotic pound-everyone riffing remained while at the same time they pushed the envelope of Doom Metal to its maximum capacity. Classics such as Grasping Air stomped in such a crushing way as to make one check the yard for dinosaurs. The album also explored dynamics and progression unheard of before on cuts like Kosmos. Doom fans and Metalheads alike the world over were turning their undivided attention to this entity seemingly trapped out of time. But unfortunately as the old saying goes, "All that we build, all that is destroyed."
In a press release dated January 10th, 2006:
"This is Mike from YOB. I regret to say that YOB is disbanding after almost 10 years of existence. The time we spent with YOB exceeded our wildest expectations and hopes and it has truly been a dream come true. Travis Foster and Isamu Sato left the band in July, and I have been trying to decide what to do for the last six months. YOB has had 3 other line-ups, but this one was the best. At the end of the day the best thing for YOB is to call it a day. I want to thank everyone who has been supportive to YOB over the years....labels, bands, fans, the venues, our families....without you none of this would have been possible. I will be working on a new band called AGE that will very much be in the vein of YOB, with some new twists. Until then, be well and stay HEAVY! ENDLESS DOOM!!!" - Mike (YOB)
The follow-up band, Middian, disbanded after numerous legality issues. They only released one album, "Age Eternal". After this, in 2008, the band has reformed and has confirmed the recording of a new album to be released in Summer 2009.
The Great Cessation album, by YOB, has been released in July 14th 2009. It is absolutely one of the heaviest albums yet, and this band is great live.
There is also another artist called yoB.
yoB (with a capital B) A Songer Singwriter from Hackney. With songs that cover heartbreak, paternity leave, make-up and immoral support. Look out for the New E.P 'A Boys Eye View' coming to an illegal file sharing site near you.....
For the next year. At the end of every month. yoB will be releasing a free piece of music. Limited to 200 downloads. Available from www.yobmusic.bandcamp.com.
The Screen
YOB Lyrics
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Restless one
Slowly learning why
It all comes undone
Ancient gifted wound
Ancestral rusted blade
Broken hilt-deep thrust
From before the shroud
Out
Out
Ancient poison
Out
Out
Out
Onto the screen
Rise
Rise
Rise
In this moment
Rise
Rise
Rise
Quantum vision
My oath reaches the shore
Struck upon the chord
Vast chorus of song
Brings my heart to release
Searching seen through
Emptied one
Sensing old death
Sharing no house with it
In moments obscure
That which endures
Vibrates as stone
Flies as flesh
Witnessing clouds
Of millennia and form
From a vast still nature
The still in the storm
Until pain has bled out
Out
Out
Ancient poison
Out
Out
Out
Onto the screen
Rise
Rise
Rise
In this moment
Rise
Rise
Rise
Quantum vision
Ancient gifted wound
Ancestral rusted blade
Broken hilt-deep thrust
From before the shroud
Until the pain has bled out
The lyrics of YOB's "In Reverie" highlight the search for inner peace and ultimate release from pain. The opening lines convey a sense of restlessness and constant yearning for understanding. The singer acknowledges the inevitability of things falling apart and the inescapable pain that comes with it. The references to an "ancient gifted wound" and an "ancestral rusted blade" suggest that this pain may be far-reaching, even inherited.
As the song progresses, there is a sense of seeking resolution and healing. The line "in moments obscure that which endures" suggests that despite the chaos and confusion of life, there are underlying truths and principles that persist. The singer seems to be searching for these truths, holding on to them as a stabilizing force.
The repeated refrain of "rise" can be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest a call to action. The singer is urging themselves to rise above the pain and suffering and ascend to a higher level of understanding. The final lines of the song suggest a sense of catharsis, with the "ancient poison" being expelled and replaced with a "quantum vision" - perhaps a new way of seeing the world that brings a sense of peace and clarity.
Line by Line Meaning
In the constant search
Never fully satisfied, always seeking for something
Restless one
Unable to stay still or at peace with oneself
Slowly learning why
Gradually beginning to understand the reasons behind certain events or situations
It all comes undone
Everything that was once whole or stable falls apart
Ancient gifted wound
A wound that has been passed down through generations, perhaps even inherited
Ancestral rusted blade
A weapon or tool that has also been passed down through generations, but has aged or become worn
Broken hilt-deep thrust
A thrust or blow that has caused damage or harm, possibly irreversible
From before the shroud
Happened long before it was covered or hidden from view
Until pain has bled out
Until all the hurt or suffering has been released or expressed
Ancient poison
A harmful or toxic influence that has been present for a long time
Onto the screen
Displayed or revealed for others to see
Rise
Rise
Rise
In this moment
Rise
Rise
Rise
Quantum vision
Calling for a rise or awakening to a new level of perception or consciousness
My oath reaches the shore
A vow or promise has finally been fulfilled or carried out
Struck upon the chord
A connection has been made or a resonance felt
Vast chorus of song
A large or universal voice or expression
Brings my heart to release
Allows for a release of emotions or feelings
Searching seen through
A search or quest is visible or apparent
Emptied one
A person who has let go of attachments or desires
Sensing old death
Feeling the presence or effects of death that occurred long ago
Sharing no house with it
Not in harmony or agreement with that kind of energy or reality
In moments obscure
During times that are not clearly understood or defined
That which endures
That which persists or remains constant
Vibrates as stone
Has a strong, steady and unchanging frequency like a solid rock
Flies as flesh
Is fluid or dynamic like a living, moving organism
Witnessing clouds
Observing and experiencing vast, timeless phenomena or patterns
Of millennia and form
Of many ages and shapes
From a vast still nature
From an infinite and unmoving backdrop or foundation
The still in the storm
The unwavering calm or center amidst chaos or turbulence
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yob
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From tragedy to triumph, YOB’s incredible 8th full-length recording was conceived amidst dire circumstances that nearly left frontman Mike Scheidt dead. Suffering from an extremely painful and potentially fatal intestinal disease, Scheidt miraculously recovered and reinvigorated the Oregon trio with a new sense of purpose for Our Raw Heart, an album informed by the will to survive. More exposed than ever both physically and emotionally, YOB bleed out seven riveting tracks of enormous volume and pensive, transcendental beauty across 75 minutes of ultimate doom. A brilliant musical progression in the YOB continuum, Our Raw Heart is the band at their most aggressive, impassioned and eclectic. The riffs are massive, the vocals captivating and the songwriting sublime. Existing in its own organic universe, Our Raw Heart is truly the band’s finest work to date and the apex achievement of what heavy music can accomplish.
Our Raw Heart was co-produced by the band and longtime collaborator Billy Barnett at Gung Ho Studio in Eugene, Ore., with mastering handled by Heba Kadry (The Mars Volta, Diamanda Galas, Slowdive).
@mrclean5038
Ask one of the members if they were ever hanging out with a girl named Alexis in Albany, Oregon and they stopped by a dude`s shitty one bedroom apartment behind a Subway and he had a Washburn sunburst...
@maddyboombaddybaddy6532
Tell yob they're my fav band
@perks6292
This song should have been called, "Guitar Player's Carpal Tunnel"
@theda.desmond
I saw them play this live a few months ago and my stomach pretty much dropped at how intense this damn riff is. I've also done sound for Mike for his solo project and it's just as intense and heart felt as this album. Mike's an incredible person and I'm so glad we didn't lose him.
@henrygriffen40
My favorite doom band,nobody comes close to the intensity of this unique band
@LucasSantos-js7wy
Draconian também é bom
@user-gl1kd3is5c
Definetly one of the finest record labels of all time. Yob is such an adventure. Thank You for perfect realisation of this masterpiece.
@suhcbooking
That opening riff is fucking next level. Simple, yet just weird enough to make to you stop and say "fuck."
@snoggingmoise668
It reminds me of Gojira - Space Time, the part that starts around 3 minutes.