Pentagram's 'A Keg Full of Dynamite' is a captivating live album that showcases the band's raw energy and doom metal prowess. Recorded in 1978 at The Keg, a seedy Washington, D.C. club, this album is a testament to the band's early days and their transition from heavy blues rock to a more metallic sound.
Vocalist Bobby Liebling has described 'A Keg Full of Dynamite' as the "first authorised representation of Pentagram during what has come to be known as the High Voltage Era", making it a significant release for fans of the band. The album features a mix of tracks, including 'Living In A Ram's Head', 'Much Too Young To Know', and 'When The Screams Come', which demonstrate the band's ability to craft heavy, plodding riffs and haunting melodies.
The final two tracks, 'When The Screams Come' and 'Living In A Ram's Head', are studio versions taken from a 1979 single released on High Voltage Records, adding a touch of polish to the otherwise raw live recordings. With its blend of doom metal, sludge metal, and stoner rock, 'A Keg Full of Dynamite' is a must-listen for fans of heavy music. Released in 2003 on Black Widow Records, this album is a rare glimpse into Pentagram's past and a reminder of their influence on the doom metal genre.
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