With several shows under their belt, the four musicians holed up at Alexander Lancaster's Two Wolves Studio in historic downtown Topeka to record their ambitious debut album, Season of the Witch, under the direction of producer and friend, David Steinlage. The seasoned and revered Mr. Jerry Tubb of Austin's Terra Nova Studios mastered the album, and the band formed a lasting relationship with designer Pol Abran of Branca Studio in Barcelona to oversee the album art. Heavy Planet praised the album in their review: "Straight out of Topeka, Kansas comes four riff-worshipping bandmates that unite their love of seventies heavy blues, occult-ish doom rock, and a free and easy vibe in what they like to call Stoner-lite. I would have to say that their sound would not qualify as "lite" in my book, in someone else's, maybe. The band's first single "Season of the Witch" is a slithering, hard-driving, and catchy tune that wraps around a tight groove. The vocals reign supreme with their bravado and mighty soaring ability. Youngblood Supercult has played alongside fellow [Topekans] and Heavy Planet favorite The Midnight Ghost Train. The band has a very straight-forward approach and a strong desire to make a name for themselves. Give Youngblood Supercult a listen, you'll be glad you did."
Following the release of Season of the Witch, vocalist Wyatt Desch left the group to focus on other endeavors. The remaining trio caught a break with the addition of their beloved friend and current vocalist, David Merrill. This transition marked a new era for the group. They wrote feverishly, departing from their previous driving heavy rock sound in favor of experimenting with elements of folk, blues, psych, and the droning, flat-tuned, off-time riffs that are the trademark of the traditional classic heavy stoner sound.
The response to their unique culmination of sound has been mammoth. The group began recording new material in late 2015. This process was not without its share of inner turmoil and strife between band members. As a result of creative differences between Coder and the rest of the group, David stepped up to record basslines on High Plains. After peacefully severing professional ties with their bassist, Youngblood Supercult consolidated into a three-piece group as David began and continues to work diligently on simultaneous vocals and bass. With three powerhouses now at the helm of the heavy, riff-laden, electric spaceship that is Youngblood Supercult, the band is mightier than ever.
The group released their sophomore album High Plains on February 19th, 2016, an album which has already received critical acclaim from The Obelisk's JJ Koczan, who wrote: "Midwestern fuzz ideologues Youngblood Supercult release their sophomore full-length, High Plains, on Feb. 19. An 11-track/48-minute CD with double-vinyl impending for this summer, it follows early 2014’s debut, Season of the Witch, and marks a significant change in vibe on the part of the graphic-design-inclined Topeka, Kansas, three-piece. Where the debut took a classic metal bent toward heavy rock, more straightforward and rhythmically driving, High Plains offers plenty of sonic weight — the guitar and bass working together on “Black Hawk,” or the clawing “Nomad” earlier on — but takes a more lurching, atmospheric approach overall. This seems to have been a purposeful shift in aesthetic as much as one of lineup, but either way, it suits them." High Plains also ranked at NUMBER 2 on the March Doom Charts (check it out here: https://doomcharts.com/2016/03/08/the-doom-chart-for-march-2016/), outranking several of the group's musical idols and solidifying High Plains as one of the more sublime pieces of music to hit the airwaves this year. And they have no plans of slowing down; they are currently writing material for a third album. Drink the Flavor-Aid, my friends. Join the cult.
Monolith
Youngblood Supercult Lyrics
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I braved the nights and the ancient rites to find my next of kin
And there's hell to pay in the world
Today, but the devil will be your friend
There's hell to pay in the world
Today, but the devil will be your friend
Burnin' daylight, burnin' daylight fast
People cry and people moan, the witches, they burn their sage
But the thing that gets me every time, is the dawning of the age
The sand runs low in the hourglass, dark master turns the page
As the bell tolls twelve in the
Village square like a wild bird in its cage
Burnin' daylight, burnin' daylight fast
Burnin' daylight, burnin' daylight fast
The lyrics to Youngblood Supercult’s song Monolith reference various occult and mystical elements, painting a picture of a dark and foreboding world. The singer sings about going to an old stone mountain and braving the nights and ancient rites to find their next of kin. While there is hell to pay in the world today, the devil will be their friend. This suggests that the singer has turned to evil forces for help, perhaps driven to desperation by the troubles of their life.
The second verse of the song shifts focus to the people in the world. The singer notes that people cry and moan, and the witches burn their sage. However, the thing that really affects the singer is the dawning of the age - a reference to the astrological concept of the Age of Aquarius, which is believed to bring about a new era of spiritual awakening or social upheaval. The sand runs low in the hourglass, and the dark master turns the page, suggesting that something ominous looms on the horizon. As the bell tolls twelve, the singer feels trapped like a wild bird in a cage.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon down to the old stone mountain, see just where I've been
Come visit the mountain and witness my journey through exploring ancient traditions.
I braved the nights and the ancient rites to find my next of kin
I journeyed through difficult times and practices to find a sense of belonging in my ancestry.
And there's hell to pay in the world Today, but the devil will be your friend
The world is chaotic currently but the devil may offer guidance.
Burnin' daylight, burnin' daylight fast
Time is slipping away quickly.
People cry and people moan, the witches, they burn their sage
Individuals express pain and sorrow, while practitioners use traditional remedies for cleansing.
But the thing that gets me every time, is the dawning of the age
The beginning of a new era is always significant to me personally.
The sand runs low in the hourglass, dark master turns the page
Time is running out, and a greater force influences the course of events.
As the bell tolls twelve in the Village square like a wild bird in its cage
Midnight rings, and it feels surreal like a bird trapped in a cage.
Burnin' daylight, burnin' daylight fast
Time is slipping away quickly.
Writer(s): Bailey Christine Smith
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@toot1231
a fucking masterpiece simple as that
@420GigaBeer
Great song, and band!
@xico9775
This is awesome