American doom-metal band formed in 1971, fronted by Bobby Liebling; influential in the development of US doom and heavy riff-based rock.

Formed in 1971 (Alexandria, Virginia), led by singer Bobby/Bob Liebling. Influences noted in reviews include Black Sabbath and Blue Cheer. They released key albums including the 1985 Pentagram (Relentless), Day of Reckoning, Be Forewarned (1994), and later works such as Sub-Basement (2001), Show 'em How (2004) and Last Rites (2011). The band briefly used the name Death Row around 1980 and has had many lineup changes and periods of inactivity and reunion.

DeBaser reviews present Pentagram as a foundational American doom/heavy band, praised for classic releases and Liebling's distinctive vocals. Reviewers highlight 70s roots, Sabbath and Blue Cheer influences, and strong later albums. Recommended entry points are the vintage compilations and core studio albums.

For:Fans of doom metal, collectors of 70s hard rock/proto-metal, and listeners exploring American heavy/stoner roots.

 I believe that the relationship between rock (including metal) and evil, the kind theorized and feared by humanity, has, in most cases, been a constructed relationship.

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 Pentagram do doom

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 It is precisely Liebling who is the band's trademark, by virtue of his sick, slithering, acidic, and perverted vocals, which blend well with his luciferian and magnetic figure, making him a purebred stage animal.

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 Pentagram are not normal individuals in the common sense of the term, and after seven years of oblivion, they are regurgitated from the bowels of hell that had swallowed them after the release of "Day Of Reckoning" to gift the followers of Tony Iommi's riff cult a new delivery of funereal and grinning Doom Metal: "Be Forewarned".

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