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Description:Heavy/doom metal from USA, all 6 full-length albums and 1 live album.




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The band was known as Death Row in the early 80's.

Along with with Candlemass, Saint Vitus and Trouble (US), Pentagram were one of the first true doom metal bands, influenced by Black Sabbath.

Pentagram were quite prolific in the underground scene of the 1970s, producing many demos and rehearsal tapes, although they didn't release their first album until 14 years after forming. Throughout the band's history, vocalist Bobby Liebling has remained constant.

R.I.P.:
Randy Palmer, August 8, 2002, car accident.
Vince McAllister, May 8, 1955 - May 26, 2006, cancer.

Birth dates:
Bobby Liebling (31 July 1950)

In 2008 the band participated in a tribute to Syd Barrett (Pink Floyd) entitled "Like Black Holes in the Sky" covering "Flaming".

Greetings From The Sub-Basement, Children Of Doom! Pentagram was started by Bobby Liebling in 1971 in Arlington, Virginia. Pentagram is considered to be one of the most influential heavy metal acts ever, especially in the realm of the doom-metal genre. Over the years since its inception in 1971, the band has gone through a long and complicated history with many lineups and countless devastatingly Heavy live shows played and feedback blasted audiences left in their wake. To date, their official releases include six studio albums, four singles, a live album, and five compilation albums (see the 'Official Discography' post for more information)..... Doom Or Be Doomed!

Pentagram At MySpace

1985 Pentagram (AKA Relentless) At 320k




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Though issued by Peaceville in 1993, this album originally was released by "Pentagram Records" (i.e. independently) back in 1985. Pentagram were a DC-based doom band which had actually existed since the late 70s (and even earlier, to hear the story from the band's vocalist/founder Bobby "Plugie" Liebling), and though they always called themselves influenced by stoner-rock band Blue Cheer, their sound actually landed VERY close to Black Sabbath - Thick slabs of power-chord sludge. Plugie's vocals were rather unique - not very forceful (he never really 'lets loose', but he concentrates on weaving a good vocal melody into the songs - sort of like other 'sloth-doom' bands like, say, St. Vitus or the Obsessed. The rest of the band is also similarly competent: guitarist Victor Griffin just lays down the riffs and rarely indulges in solos, but when he does they're quite slow and melodic rather than 'noodly', and they fit well. Bassist Martin Swaney also basically sticks with the groove of the songs, throwing in the occasional well-placed fill. And finally, drummer Joe Hasselvander (who went on to play with Raven) sticks to the song's groove, choosing his fills well. The playing is understated, but in a good way, because each member simply plays to the song rather than using the songs to show off. It's rather hard to pick out a standout track, because the album is quite good overall, but the first track "Death Row" has some of everything that made Pentagram such a great band.

The music probably sounds dated to those used to the extremities of modern metal, but for fans of doom metal, Black Sabbath, or just that old 'vintage' crunch, Pentagram's first album is one album to check out.

1987 Day Of Reckoning At 256k




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Pentagram's second album saw a refinement of the doom metal approach the band took on their first album. The trademark 'lackidaisical' vocals of Bobby "Plugie" Liebling are still in place, and sound-wise not a lot has changed, but this album definitely does not sound like just a 'part two' of their debut. Overall the feel of the album is more oppressive and sinister than the debut; the band forays more into the slower tempos and the riffs themselves are a lot more 'doomy' sounding. The high point is definitely the track "Burning Saviour," the nine-minute-plus centerpiece of the album. It starts with dirge-like clean electric arpeggios which explode into a 'heavy' version of the same progression - and even though the song builds and changes, it still manages to re-incorporate different versions of this main riff several times later in the song.

Just like the first album, the 1993 Peaceville issue is a reissue - this album originally came out in 1987 on Napalm/Dutch East India. Definitely a worthy purchase if you're into Sabbath-inspired 'vintage' doom.

1994 Be Forewarned At 256k




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I can't find anything wrong with this album. Every doom-laden riff is heavier than an elephant's ass (as Solitude Aeturnus's Rob Lowe once described Dio's Shame on the Night) and absolute headbanging material. Beautifully harmonized soloing without ever being flashy, and haunting (& vaguely AiC-ish) vocals. Or maybe it's the other way around, I'm no expert on chronology, just providing a point of reference here, y'know? Anyway, the drummer has some mean chops too, double bass and all which shine through occasionally without ever being overbearing, and, lest I should forget, the album has one of the greatest songs ever written-Wolf's Blood. Every single riff and solo and everything in this song is perfection, it rocks so hard it hurts. The album's lyrics even range from relevant issues of mortality to the obligatory mystique-shrouded verses about wolf's blood and all that fun stuff. If you have any interest in melancholic doom metal that isn't operatic and pretentious bullshit which is flooding shelves these days, you need to own this fucking album, enough said. Also recommended for fans of Victor Griffin's work with Place of Skulls.

1999 Review Your Choices At 256k




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"Review Your Choices" is simply the heaviest and meanest record in the Pentagram catalog. Total doom, a descent into the pit! This is not the "classic" Pentagram lineup (which I consider the "Death Row"-era lineup), but the album was recorded as a two-piece with drummer Joe Hasselvander handling all instrumental duties. And Bobby Liebling is present as always, to give doom metal heads one of the best ablums of the genre, period.

"Burning Rays" is an excellent album opener, but my favorite track is "Gorgon's Slave," which starts out with some doomy riffing and creepy vocals. But when it breaks into the fast part, if your aren't headbanging madly, then you must be dead already. This IS heaviness! The album is comprised of new tracks and re-recordings of old tracks from the 70's (as is usually the case with Pentagram albums)such as the almighty "Review Your Choices," another kickass track. The album ends with "Gilla?" which is just a bunch of odd noises.


"Review Your Choices" stands alongside the best of the Pentagram albums, and is essential Doom Metal listening. I also recommend "Relentless," "Day of Reckoning" and then everything else the band has ever recorded during its long and legendary career. DOOM ON, muthaf*kka!

2001 Sub-Basement At 256k




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Sub-Basement is probably Pentagram’s most over looked and under appreciated album. But if you can see past the dodgy cover and a band that’s well past it’s hey-day (the classic line up of Liebling/Griffin/Swaney/Hasselvander), you’ll get a fantastic album full of crushing riffs, demented vocals and atmosphere so thick, you could cut it with a knife.

Featuring a mix of newer and older songs, as is always the case with a Pentagram album, Sub-Basement starts with a bang and from there, rarely lets up from Joe Hasselvander’s heavy and groovy riffs. Bloodlust, Buzzsaw and Drive Me To The Grave kick off the album with three straight to the point heavy metal ragers. All feature ripping solos, memorable riffs and of course, Bobby Liebling’s trademark banshee screams. Drive Me To The Grave even takes lyrics from one of their 70s tracks, Virgin Death. It must be mentioned that Liebling really is on top form here, unlike their subsequent album Show ‘Em How, where the strain and abuse really is evident in his voice.

Following the first three tracks is Sub-Intro, a noisy piece comprised of only guitars and effects. This is quite uncharacteristic for a Pentagram album, but it’s over soon and segues into one of the album’s highlights, the title track. Easily the doomiest piece on the album, it features lyrics that perfectly sum up Liebling and Pentagram’s long history.

The second half of the album contains a mix of up tempo and slower tracks, all delivered with that familiar, slightly off-kilter, maniacal edge. Two of these final songs, Mad Dog and Target, are re-recordings of songs written in the 1970s. Target was only previously available on the Human Hurricane compilation (and then again on First Daze Here Too) and to my knowledge, Mad Dog would only be officially available later as part of the Keg Full Of Dynamite live album, released in 2003. Neither of these re-recordings are a patch on the originals, but in the context of the album both are performed admirably and fit well with the other tracks.

The production is very heavy and fairly raw, but at the same time quite warm and listenable, exactly what you would expect from a Pentagram record. The guitars have a saw like quality to them and the riffs feel like they could tear strips off you! The bass is always there and adds a fullness to the sound, the drums are great and always deliver the right beat, whether driving the faster songs like Buzzsaw or providing the doom march to tracks like Sub-Basement or After The Last. Special mention must be given to Hasselvander’s performance on the album. Handling all the instrumentation, his work is flawless from to start to finish.

Sub-Basement definitely isn’t the band’s best, but it is a rock solid album. Whilst probably not the best place for a newcomer to start with, it is undoubtedly essential listening for all true fans of heavy and doom Metal. Highly recommended.

2003 A Keg Full Of Dynamite (Live Album) At Vbr




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This is a recording of a live show back from 1978, played in some obscure Washington DC club. Being a huge fan of Pentagram, I might commit a fanboyism when saying it, but I consider this release to be an essential and unique experience in doom metal. Please note! If your looking at this, you should be pretty well through with Pentagram's material already. If not, go back for the studio recordings first.

A Keg Full Of Dynamite entertains a line-up where there were two guitarists in Pentagram. It was the cross-over period from Vince McAllister to Victor Griffin, but no qualms whatsoever. Richard Kueht and Paul Trowbridge do the job on the axes very well. Their riffage on some of the songs that would appear on the studio records is actually more groovy and very entertaining as such.

The set list showcased by the album contains a good deal of songs that would become highlights of Penta's studio records, namely Living In A Ram's Head, When The Screams Come, Day Of Reckoning and 20 Buck Spin. The way these songs are played is quite different, as is the atmosphere on the whole release. Pentagram was back then a groovy hard rock band with strong shades of doom and gloom.

With this record, as well as with the First Daze Here -compilations it is very interesting to see how same or different the have been ages ago. Or how they become a completely different song altogether over the years. A song that goes by the name Much Too Young To Know is included on this records but also on FDH2. The main riff on this rendition is without lying amongst the catchiest I've heard, where as the other version has none of it.

The sound quality is pretty close to what you have on the FDH -compilations. That means raw, unpolished and muddy. It yet gives the authentic, raw feeling to the music, and that is just perfectly fitting for a Pentagram record. What Keg has compared to those widely available compilations is exactly the energy of a live performance. Most of us will probably never see Pentagram or Bobby live. This being the closest to their gig I can get, there's no reason to be disappointed. As said, this is not the album with which to start listening to Pentagram. However, for any Penta-fan simply craving for more, this is an essential part of your collection.

2004 Show 'em How At 256k




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"Listening to this record, I’m fully confident Pentagram have more than influenced legions of contemporary doomsters. The guitar tone here is hugely vintage, I have to say, and I’ve heard its close kin on other doom albums from Electric Wizard to Abdullah. That tone is probably my favorite aspect of the record. It shreds your temporal lobe and not taking great care while doing so."

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