Crom (USA)

Crom (USA) is an American metal band led by Phil Vera. Their 2001 debut, The Cocaine Wars 1974 - 1989, mixes thrash, sludge, doom and powerviolence and features abrupt shifts, comedic segments and Conan-related samples.

Debut album: The Cocaine Wars 1974 - 1989 (2001). Leader: Phil Vera. Described in reviews as mixing Thrash, Sludge, Doom, Powerviolence; album contains film/conan samples and concert recordings. Other members are not identified in the provided review.

DeBaser hosts a single enthusiastic review of Crom (USA)'s 2001 debut, The Cocaine Wars 1974 - 1989. The album mixes thrash, sludge, doom and powerviolence and is led by Phil Vera. The reviewer highlights rapid shifts between blast beats and slow sludge, humorous moments, film snippets (Conan) and surprising textures.

For:Fans of aggressive, experimental metal (sludge, thrash, doom, powerviolence) and listeners who enjoy noisy, unpredictable albums with a sense of humor.