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In December 2007 the band performed in Jerusalem, their performance lasting over five hours in duration. <ref> San Francisco Chronicle. 96hrs Jan 17, 2008 pp4 </ref> <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDnLiWhDO4 </ref> A portion of that show was released on 12" vinyl by Southern Lord "OM - Live at Jerusalem." Their 2007 album ''[[Pilgrimage (Om album)|Pilgrimage]]'' was chosen as Mojo Magazine's Underground Album of the Year. <ref> Mojo January 2008 pp86 </ref> |
In December 2007 the band performed in Jerusalem, their performance lasting over five hours in duration. <ref> San Francisco Chronicle. 96hrs Jan 17, 2008 pp4 </ref> <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDnLiWhDO4 </ref> A portion of that show was released on 12" vinyl by Southern Lord "OM - Live at Jerusalem." Their 2007 album ''[[Pilgrimage (Om album)|Pilgrimage]]'' was chosen as Mojo Magazine's Underground Album of the Year. <ref> Mojo January 2008 pp86 </ref> |
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On January 31, 2008 Hakius left the band and was replaced by drummer Emil Amos, of [[Grails]]. OM has since released a single featuring the song Gebel Barkal accompanied by the band's b-side dub mix, "Version." This is the first OM release to feature Amos. The 7" 45 was released August 15, 2008 on Sub Pop. |
On January 31, 2008 Hakius left the band and was replaced by drummer Emil Amos, of [[Grails (band)|Grails]]. OM has since released a single featuring the song Gebel Barkal accompanied by the band's b-side dub mix, "Version." This is the first OM release to feature Amos. The 7" 45 was released August 15, 2008 on Sub Pop. |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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Om is a duo formed in 2003 [1] by the rhythm section of the disbanded stoner doom metal band Sleep. The band's first three albums feature Al Cisneros on vocals and bass and Chris Hakius on drums. Their music is similar in structure to Tibetan chanting.
In December 2007 the band performed in Jerusalem, their performance lasting over five hours in duration. [2] [3] A portion of that show was released on 12" vinyl by Southern Lord "OM - Live at Jerusalem." Their 2007 album Pilgrimage was chosen as Mojo Magazine's Underground Album of the Year. [4]
On January 31, 2008 Hakius left the band and was replaced by drummer Emil Amos, of Grails. OM has since released a single featuring the song Gebel Barkal accompanied by the band's b-side dub mix, "Version." This is the first OM release to feature Amos. The 7" 45 was released August 15, 2008 on Sub Pop.
Members
Current
- Al Cisneros - bass guitar, vocals (2003-present)
- Emil Amos - drums (2008-present)
Former
- Chris Hakius - drums (2003-2008)
Discography
Studio recordings
| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Variations on a Theme | Studio album | Holy Mountain |
| 2006 | Conference of the Birds | Studio album | Holy Mountain |
| 2006 | Rays of the Sun / To the Shrinebuilder | Single (split with Current 93) | Neurot Recordings |
| 2006 | Bedouin's Vigil | Single (split with Six Organs of Admittance) | Holy Mountain |
| 2007 | Pilgrimage | Studio album | Southern Lord |
| 2008 | Gebel Barkal | Single | Sub Pop |
| 2009 | God is Good | Studio album | Drag City |
Live recordings
| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Live at Jerusalem | Live album | Southern Lord |
| 2009 | Live Conference | Live album | Important Records |
References
- ^ http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=33472
- ^ San Francisco Chronicle. 96hrs Jan 17, 2008 pp4
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDnLiWhDO4
- ^ Mojo January 2008 pp86