Skullflower

The Profile

Skullflower is an English noise/drone band led by Matthew Bower.

Reviews describe Skullflower as led by Matthew Bower and rooted in noise/drone/psychedelic textures. The IIIrd Gatekeeper lineup mentioned in reviews includes Anthony di Franco (bass) and Stuart Dennison (drums, vocals), later associated with Ramleh. Reviews compare their sound to Electric Wizard, early Jesus And The Mary Chain and early Swans. A DeBaser review references the hEADdIRT owner as Justin Broadrick.

DeBaser hosts a single detailed review of Skullflower's IIIrd Gatekeeper, highlighting brutal psychedelia and vampiric repetition. The band is presented as an English noise/drone project led by Matthew Bower. Review comparisons include Electric Wizard, early Jesus And The Mary Chain and early Swans. The record emphasizes improvisation, heavy guitar, bass and tribal drums.