Urzah

"This band has all the force of an atomic bomb." - The Razor's Edge

“Doom-infused progressive metal of the highest order. Somehow this quartet create a sound that’s so massive it feels like it has its own centre of gravity” – Alex Baker, Kerrang! Radio

“Fearlessly balanced between the overt rage and convulsive vehemence are some skilfully placed, surprisingly shimmering and elegant guitar passages which give way to chasmal, rumbling bass tones and ultimately propulsive percussion – before being rounded yet again with even more expansive and riveting riffage” – The Doom Oracle

“Live URZAH lay waste to the stage, the partisan audience lapping up every single distorted riff that blurted out of the speakers” – Musipedia of Metal

Formed in 2020, just before the pandemic hit, Urzah’s intensely collaborative and productive writing process was immediately evident, leading to the quick release of self-titled EPs ‘I’ (2020) and ‘II’ (2022). These laid the foundation for Urzah’s unique brand of ‘progressive sludge’. Inviting comparisons to Neurosis, DVNE, Mastodon and Elder, their forward-looking sound combines the abrasive elements of punk and post-hardcore with atmospheric post-metal passages and soaring melodies.  

Urzah’s vision of ‘Earthen Heaviness’, combining oppressive darkness with moments of transcendence and cosmic awe, was realized on their critically acclaimed debut LP ‘The Scorching Gaze’ (2024. The band’s sonic world draws on both the intensely personal – rage, loss, grief and self-doubt – and a profound awe and vulnerability in the face of the celestial and natural worlds, framing visceral human struggle within vast cycles of death, decay and rebirth.

Since their debut, Urzah has refined their live shows across the UK, playing festivals and headline shows, and sharing stages with a diverse roster of heavy bands including Bongzilla, Tuskar, Mastiff, Greenleaf, OHHMS and Dopelord, as well as progressive atmospheric bands such as Hidden Mothers, Underdark and Nadja, demonstrating their strong cross-genre appeal.

Line-up

• Tom McElveen - Guitar
• Ed Fairman - Vocals, Guitar
• James Brown - Drums
• Dan Bradley - Bass

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