Om (band)

Om

Om is a duo formed in 2003 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 and is rich in rhythm and melody. Their music and lyrics lift off at the beginning and slowly mutate giving a feeling of evolution inside each song.

On the 31st of January 2008, it was confirmed that Hakius had left the band, but that Om would continue with another drummer, according to a message on the band's website. The message also stated that "A live vinyl only LP, Om - Live at Jerusalem, will be forthcoming. This is Chris Hakius' final release with the group."

In March 2008 OM recorded a 7" for Sub Pop records. The song "Gebel Barkal" is the first to feature new drummer Emil Amos.

Members

Current

• Al Cisneros - bass, vocals, lyrics (2003-present)
• Emil Amos - drums (2008-present)

Former

• Chris Hakius - drums (2003-2008)

Discography

Albums

• Variations on a Theme
  • CD (Holy Mountain - February 14, 2005)
  • Vinyl (Holy Mountain - April 18, 2005)

• Conference of the Birds
  • CD (Holy Mountain - April 17, 2006)
  • Vinyl (Holy Mountain - May 15, 2006)

• Pilgrimage
  • CD (Southern Lord - October 2, 2007)
  • Vinyl (Southern Lord - 2007)

• Live at Jerusalem
  • Vinyl (Southern Lord - 2008)

Split releases

• Rays Of The Sun, To The Shrinebuilder
  • Vinyl 10" split w/Current93 (Neurot Recordings 2006)
  • CD split w/Current93 (Durtro Jnana 2006)

• Bedouin's Vigil
  • Vinyl 7" split w/Six Organs of Admittance (Holy Mountain - July 10, 2006)

External links

• MySpace page
• Official homepage
• Holy Mountain (record label)
• OM on Encyclopedia Metallum
• Videos of Om performing on Amoeba Music