WHO ARE DR. SLAGGLEBERRY??

I’m not usually one to do the whole “album review” thing, but if I think a band could use a push…I’m more than happy to help ‘em out.  Since I last wrote about Britain’s Dr. Slaggleberry, I’ve done a little reading on them, and managed to obtain their new EP, The Slagg Factory.  So who are these masked math metal men?  Here are a couple things I think you should know:

1. Two guitarists, one drummer.  No singer, no bassist. - An unconventional formula, but it works for them.
2. The two guitarists are also drummers, themselves. - These white boys sure got a lot of rhythm.
3. A wide range of influences from Meshuggah, to Mr. Bungle, to Primus, to Behold…the Arctopus! - I’ve always been one to dislike a band that insists on staying true to one genre.  But Slaggleberry’s heavy breakdowns and weird time signatures indicate they haven’t quite committed to anything.  There’s a little something for everyone in there.
4. They play live wearing masks and lab coats. - Probably their one big downfall.  Dr. Slaggleberry shouldn’t need a dress-up schtick to get noticed.

Dr. Slaggleberry have yet to get a lot of notice here in the states, but if you’re a fan of any of the Colin Marston bands or Psyopus…they’re definitely worth checking out.  Math metal just never seems to get old for me.

-Elise