Black Cobra

The Profile

Black Cobra is an American sludge/doom metal duo formed in 2001 in San Francisco by guitarist/vocalist Jason Landrian and drummer Rafael Martinez. Known for an immense sound from just two members, they have released albums including Bestial (2006), Feather and Stone (2007), Chronomega (2009), Invernal (2011), and Imperium Simulacra (2016).

Two-piece American sludge/doom metal band from San Francisco; formed in 2001; members: Jason Landrian (guitar, vocals) and Rafael Martinez (drums); noted for an extremely heavy, minimalist attack; albums include Bestial (2006), Feather and Stone (2007), Chronomega (2009), Invernal (2011), Imperium Simulacra (2016); performed at Roadburn (Live From Roadburn 2007).

Two euphoric reviews celebrate Black Cobra’s ultra-heavy, minimalist sludge/doom. Bestial is portrayed as a relentless, Lovecraft-tinged assault; Feather and Stone as a concept-driven escalation of power and texture. Expect thunderous riffs, primal momentum, and a duo that sounds bigger than a battalion.