EP 245: Psalm – Doom, Distilleries, and Driving Forward

On this episode, Tom welcomes Ian, Jon, and Carlos from Psalm, the Las Vegas-based doom metal outfit dropping their powerful new EP “In Darkness, Have Mercy” on July 15th. Ian is Fresh off tour with Sonolith and a crowd-crushing stop at Portal in Louisville, the band reflects on their creative journey, lineup evolution, and the dark energy behind their genre-defying sound.

🔥 Inside This Episode:

• The impact of the pandemic on their recording process and band formation

• How “Blessed” became the set-closing juggernaut that leaves crowds stunned

• Recording their new EP after a pivotal show opening for Pentagram at the Whisky a Go-Go

• The band’s collaborative songwriting style and tight rhythm section dynamics

• Favorite doom, stoner, and genre-blending bands like Hangman’s Chair and Spotlights

• Future plans: new material, possible collabs, and a fall season filled with shows and surprises

Tom also shares stories from Louisville’s underground venues and offers Psalm a connection to a trusted vinyl pressing contact—because this record deserves a colored splatter edition that matches the depth of its sound.

🎧 Tune in if you’re into:

• Slow riffs with emotional weight

• Crushing doom with post-metal influences

• Supporting emerging bands from the Vegas heavy scene

• Bands on the brink of a major breakout

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📀 EP “In Darkness, Have Mercy” is out July 15 on all streaming platforms. Physical media coming soon.🔖