Black Moth Explained

Black Moth were an English stoner rock/metal band from Leeds.^[1] They cite Black Sabbath, The Stooges, Mastodon, Red Fang, Pissed Jeans, Drunk in Hell, Kvelertak, Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, Turbowolf, Blacklisters, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Swans, Bo Ningen, Goat and Arabrot and L7 as influences.^[2]

The band released three full-length albums, all produced by Jim Sclavunos (Grinderman, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds). While initially a quartet, the band saw the addition of guitarist Nico Carew in 2014, but he would leave the band in 2015 to focus on his other group (X-Ray Cat Trio^[3]) and was subsequently replaced by Federica Gialanze.^[4] Their second album, Condemned to Hope, had its cover created by Roger Dean.^[2] It generated mixed to positive reviews from reputable websites like TeamRock,^[5] Prog^[6] and PopMatters.^[7]

In September 2019, the band announced the end of their activities, with a farewell show booked for 6 December of the same year.^[8]

Discography

Albums

• The Killing Jar (2012)
• Condemned to Hope (2014)
• Anatomical Venus (2018)

Singles

• "The Articulate Dead" (2010)
• "Black Moth" / "XM-3A" (split single, 2011)
• "Savage Dancer" / "Tree of Woe" (2013)
• "Sisters Of The Stone" (2018)

Members

• Harriet Bevan – vocals (2010–2019)
• Federica Gialanze – guitars (2015–2019)
• Jim Swainston – guitars (2010–2019)
• Dave Vachon – bass (2010–2019)
• Dom McCready – drums (2010–2019)
• Nico Carew – guitars (2014–2015)

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: West. David. Interview with Black Moth's Dom McReady. MusicRadar. Future plc. 5 January 2017. 14 August 2014.
2. Web site: Walsh. Dom. Louder Than War Interview: Harriet Bevan from Black Moth. Louder Than War. 5 January 2017. 5 August 2014.
3. Web site: Crowe. Jessica. INTERVIEW: Black Moth. The Quietus. 5 January 2017. 30 June 2014.
4. Web site: Little . Andy . HARRIET BEVAN & DAVE VACHON OF BLACK MOTH TALK TO THISISNOTASCENE . ThisIsNotAScene . 20 September 2019 . 17 September 2015.
5. Web site: Dalton. Stephen. Black Moth: Condemned To Hope. TeamRock. Team Rock. 5 January 2017. 10 September 2014.
6. Web site: Glass. Polly. Black Moth: Condemned To Hope. Prog. Team Rock. 5 January 2017. 15 September 2014.
7. Web site: Houle. Zachary. Black Moth - Condemned to Hope. PopMatters. 5 January 2017. 19 September 2014.
8. Web site: Dear friends... . Black Moth's official Facebook page . . 20 September 2019 . 20 September 2019.