and sounding better than ever
Malformed draws influence from the eerie atmosphere that early Finnish death metal bands established and made a hallmark of the national scene
Though often lumped in with New Orleans sludge bands like Eyehategod and Crowbar
There’s no better way to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of your best record than playing it in full
this latest sees the septet take their creative spirit to a new apotheosis
Rhododendron – Ascent Effort MC 12" Vinyl and sounding better than everTransformation, growth, and rebirth drive Ascent Effort, the latest release from Portland, Oregon trio Rhododendron. The title points upward, but not toward arrival. The record documents a period of change defined as much by instability as progress, where confusion and renewal unfold at the same pace. Formed in 2019 while the bands members were still in high school, Rhododendrons Ezra Chong (guitar, vocals), Gage Walker (bass), and Noah Mortola