Dead Neanderthals and Scott Hedrick's Defiant "Specters"

Though "New Wave of Dutch Heavy Jazz" duo Dead Neanderthals has been known for being, well, heavy jazz, multi-instrumentalists Otto Kokke and Rene Aquarius have proven there is more to Dead Neanderthals than simply "being jazz." Having released music that ranges from death/doom metal to scathing, harsh ambient music, Kokke and Aquarius' approach to music is multifaceted and fueled by raw creativity rather than limited in scope by "genrefication." Joined once again by Skeletonwitch guitarist and songwriter Scott Hedrick, Specters–this trio's second collaborative album–manifests as two lengthy, metallic, psychedelic jams. Featuring Kokke on synthesizers, Hedrick on guitars, and Aquarius on drums and percussion, this very dense and lush album shows that, once again, Dead Neanderthals aren't interested in putting themselves in a box, and Hedrick's post-rock-and-metal-guided performance here shows that, while this guitarist might be known as a death and thrash metal wizard, there is more to him than meets the eye. Or ear. Listen to Specters in full ahead of the album's Friday release below.

Specters releases via Utech Records Friday, August 4th.