Pentagram (band)
Pentagram is an American doom metal band from Alexandria, Virginia. They are noted as one of the pioneers of heavy metal, particularly of the sub-genre doom metal. As such, they are considered one of the "big four of doom metal" alongside Candlemass, Saint Vitus, and Trouble.
Quotes about Pentagram
- Washington D.C.’s answer to Black Sabbath, Pentagram are one of the most influential bands of the doom metal genre. [...] The epic guitar work of Victor Griffin helped set the standard for what American doom metal became, especially since the band had been active since the 1970s. The most polarizing member of the band, vocalist Bobby Liebling is very much the U.S. version of Ozzy Osbourne, but without the money or sustained success. the potential for doom metal dominance was never more than a few riffs away from this band’s grasp. Liebling is a soulful singer who complements the vile evil of the guitar tones present. Pentagram is a doom metal staple.
- In the history of doom, despite being incredibly hard to get hold of at times, their music is essential (KISS once came to them looking to buy two songs in the ’70s). The fact is, guitarist Victor Griffin simply doesn’t do bad riffs, and this rolling bit of heaviness is a humdinger, filling with Sabbathian dread and take-no-shit muscle.
- Pentagram are one of the most enduring and influential underground bands in metal history with a trademark doom-laden style that's often compared to Black Sabbath. Laudatory reviews were abundant for 1987's Day of Reckoning, 1993's Relentless, and 1994's Be Forewarned, and they were bolstered by Pentagram's relentless touring and intense performances. Despite near constant lineup changes, singer Bobby Liebling kept the band alive.