NEWS
2019/10/22
It’s rare one finds music that scratches the itch for both eerie goth and driving speed metal, but Cloak manage to do both with flying shades of black. The Atlanta four-piece play music that has the headbanger stomp of black’n’roll while also draped in the necromantic gloom of old-school death rock. While Atlanta may be better known for its history with soul artists and dirty south rap overall, the band feel they’re upholding some of the city’s powerful musical traditions — while honoring others more in the breach. “Atlanta always had a thriving punk and hardcore scene and I can say that was a huge influence on me and Scott [Taysom, guitars and vocals] coming up,” says drummer Sean Bruneau. “As a band, though, I think Atlanta has shaped or informed us in that we sought ...
