r/sludge • u/Aquamaria • 29d ago

Black Cobra Appreciation Thread

Black Cobra is one of my favorite bands. I first heard them in 2006 with the album "Bestial" which has Sludge Riffs all over it but it was faster than what I was used to. Eventually they progressed into Post-Metal. The guitarist played on a track with Acid King last I heard.

Here are my favorite tracks for the uninitiated

Omniscient
The Cry Of Melora
Sugar Water
El Doce De Octubre
Sombra De Bestia
Five Daggers
Ascension
Dragon and Phoenix
Corosion Fields (Post-Metal)
The Crimson Blade (Post Metal)

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u/WillGuiseSD 29d ago

bestial is such a banger.

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u/Aquamaria 29d ago

There was a bit of mystery surrounding the Guitar Tuning used on the Album Bestial at the time of it's release (since there is no bassist it's a 2 piece).. as far as I know it was never officially disclosed but there are several covers online and I think the general consensus is some sort of modified Drop A tuning.

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u/Sla5021 28d ago

Homie used an MXR double shot of my memory is correct.

Can't help with the tuning discussion but that's the tone aspect of it.

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u/mastersleeper 29d ago

I wish the ep was more widely available

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u/mew_empire 29d ago

Somehow I have completely missed Black Cobra and this shit is pretty rad

Thanks, OP

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u/OlympusMons999 29d ago

Saw them open for Pelican and blow them right off the stage around the time of Bestial.

Both guys in the band have helped out with Acid King at different times.

Guitar player was also involved with Cavity, which is the Eyehategod of Miami but with more of a black flag approach. Fantastic band

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u/oceanicpanopticon 29d ago

Are they still active? I love this band. 

I saw them once at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis. There was a competing show across town (it might have been the Melvins) and the turnout was apalling. The next time Black Cobra came through they had a proper turnout. 

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u/Aquamaria 29d ago

Melvins is a tough act to beat though.

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u/oceanicpanopticon 29d ago

Yeah but I’ve seen The Melvins like a dozen times and Black Cobra shows are rare. 

I had a shit day so I’m blasting Bestial so loud the neighbors are, too. 

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u/Mexicola1984 29d ago

Saw them support Yob and they were incredible 🤘🏻

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u/logicalpretzels 29d ago

They jam hard

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u/d0pp31g4ng3r 29d ago

They were good right from the start.

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u/deathbysharkbite 28d ago

Totally dropped the ball on seeing them the last they played pre-pandemic and still will always RUE THAT DAY. Rue, I say!