Elements of the past, present, and future coalesce within the spell cast by Early Moods. The Los Angeles band channel the sludge-born spirits of seminal doom metal and beckon them to attack even faster with a jolt of NWOBHM guitar-craft and a twist of thrash attitude.
The quintet transfix with otherworldly transmissions of cosmic and catchy heaviness. After years of meticulously shaping a signature style, they clearly and confidently perfect their vision on 2026’s Ready For The Grave.
Originally formed by Alberto and Eddie, the musicians unlocked an uncanny balance between heavy and hypnotic on the self-titled Early Moods in 2022. The sound further crystallized on A Sinner’s Past (2024). Along the way, they incited the applause of Angry Metal Guy, The Obelisk, and more.
Hitting the road, the group shared stages with the likes of High On Fire, Candlemass, Pentagram, Coven, Lucifer, Pagan Altar, and more in addition to joining the bill of Desertfest.
Right out of the gate, their 2026 album catches your attention. A head-nodding rhythm underlines punchy riffing and dramatic drum fills during the opener and lead single “Ready For The Grave.” The crunch of power chords complements the twists and turns of the refrain’s lament, “Dark forces calling out my name. Forever ready for the grave.” The fuzz and fire bleed into the stunning call-and-response of dueling solos.
