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Kylesa

Musical Group
Forfans of sludge/stoner metal, heavy-psych explorers, and rock listeners curious about melodic heaviness with grit.
5 Reviews 2 Definitions 5 Charts

The Profile

Kylesa is an American heavy band from Savannah, Georgia, formed in 2001 by guitarist/vocalists Phillip Cope and Laura Pleasants. Known for blending sludge metal with psychedelic and stoner elements and for employing two drummers, the group released acclaimed albums such as Static Tensions, Spiral Shadow, and Ultraviolet before announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2016.

Origin: Savannah, Georgia, USA. Hallmarks: dual-drummer lineup; alternating male/female vocals (Laura Pleasants and Phillip Cope). Notable releases include Static Tensions (2009), Spiral Shadow (2010), Ultraviolet (2013), and Exhausting Fire (2015). Indefinite hiatus announced in 2016.

DeBaser’s reviews chart Kylesa’s path from feral sludge to a more melodic, psychedelic edge. Static Tensions and Spiral Shadow earn strong praise, Ultraviolet is welcomed as adventurous, and Exhausting Fire draws sharp criticism for dilution. The Savannah outfit’s dual drummers and male/female vocals are recurring strengths. Overall tone: appreciative but demanding.

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