Black Cobra

American heavy metal two-piece known for crushing, minimalist sludge/stoner doom; acclaimed for Bestial (2006) and Feather and Stone (2007).

Two-piece band from the U.S.; core members are Jason Landrian (guitar/vocals) and Rafael Martinez (drums). Feather and Stone was released in 2007 on Southern Lord; Bestial followed in 2006.

Two 2009 DeBaser reviews by Mr.Moustache give Black Cobra top marks, praising the band’s crushing, minimal two-piece sludge/stoner doom. The pieces highlight Bestial (2006) and Feather and Stone (2007, Southern Lord) and compare the sound to Kyuss, Electric Wizard and Sleep. Both reviews awarded 5/5.

For:Fans of sludge, stoner and doom metal; listeners who like heavy, minimalist two-piece bands.