Orchid

The Profile

Orchid are a doom metal band from San Francisco, formed in 2007. Known for a 1970s-influenced sound, they released the debut album Capricorn (2011), followed by The Mouths of Madness (2013) and the EP Sign of the Witch (2015).

Based in San Francisco; frequently compared to Black Sabbath for their vintage 70s doom/hard rock approach. Reviews highlight tracks like “Silent One”, “Nomad”, “The Loving Hand of God”, and “Wizard of War”, and note Theo Mindell’s nasal-tinted vocals. Key releases include Capricorn (2011), The Mouths of Madness (2013), and Sign of the Witch (2015).

Three reviews chart Orchid’s Sabbath-rooted doom: strong praise for the debut Capricorn, mixed but respectful notes on The Mouths of Madness, and a thumbs-up to the Sign of the Witch EP’s vintage bite. The band’s 70s-flavored doom/hard rock, nasal-tinged vocals, and classic songcraft are front and center. Recurrent theme: undeniable quality amid constant Sabbath comparisons.