Trippy Wicked and The Cosmic Children of The Knight – Underground

Trippy Wicked and The Cosmic Children of The Knight – Underground

Superhot records – 2013

Rock, Doom, Sludge, Stoner

Rated: ****

We already loved their 2012 EP Going Home that turned towards the heavy light with eagerness bordering on the insane. But with their new release Underground they push the envelope and pull out all the stops and go afterburner style towards that alpha omega horizon. Cause Trippy Wicked And The Cosmic Children Of The Knight on their new 30-minute release is louder, fatter and thick. With a dark nebula atmosphere the lyrics are loosely sci-fi themed and outed by a vocalist that has grown considerably in conviction, intensity and ability. With magnificent basswork the tracks ramble forth and seem to expand ever faster. And thanks to the huge riffs and the very open and concise drumming leaving every room for the groove and the ambience to grow the Underground mini-album becomes that grand adventure everyone is looking for. Exquisite!

(Written by JK)

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Trippy Wicked and The Cosmic Children of The Knight – Going Home

Trippy Wicked & The Cosmic Children of The Knight – Going Home
Superhot Records – 2012
Rock, Stoner, Metal, Doom, Grunge
Rated: ****

Knebworth, home to some legendary gigs and festivals. But also home to a trio going by the insane moniker Trippy Wicked & The Cosmic Children of The Knight. Aah yes, we’re in for some wild times! It must even be crazier then that other band two of the members belong to: Stubb. That also shines through in the fact that the guys produced a concept album with music from all hard rocking affiliated genres. Instead of telling tales of death, demise and doom these guys do things differently and tell of a mad adventure: one weird and twisted night from the moment one decides to go home and actually getting home. After a recent interview with Bob Mould it immediately made me think of the Hüsker Dü album Zen Guerrilla. Not in a sonic sense ofcourse; for we are treated to some grade a grooves here with metallic overtones, progressive structuring and heavy hitting stoner. It’s extremely diverse, psychedelic and tricky. Cause the beauty is evident from the get-go; the apparent brilliance takes a while to sink in. My ears are still ringing from Going Home…

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