Pentagram's 'When the Screams Come' is a sonically crushing live album that embodies the very essence of doom metal, sludge metal, and stoner rock. Released on 30 August 2011 via Metal Blade Records, this 56-minute masterpiece showcases the band's unrelenting energy and formidable stage presence.
The tracklist is a testament to Pentagram's ability to craft hauntingly heavy songs, with live renditions of 'Day of Reckoning', 'Forever My Queen', and 'Relentless' demonstrating their capacity to balance dark, plodding riffs with moments of frenzied intensity. Other notable tracks, such as 'You're Lost, I'm Free' and 'When the Screams Come', further solidify the band's reputation for creating music that is both cathartic and devastating.
With 'When the Screams Come', Pentagram delivers a raw, unbridled performance that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of doom metal and its associated genres. The album's live format only serves to amplify the band's already considerable presence, making for a listening experience that is as intense as it is unforgettable. Pentagram's 'When the Screams Come' is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the heavier side of rock music.