REZN at 7th St Entry

REZN is a psychedelic doom metal band hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Their music is characterized by a dense, heavy sound that incorporates elements of doom metal, psychedelic rock, post-metal, shoegaze and experimental music. REZN's sound is built around massive, slow-moving riffs that are often interspersed with trippy, atmospheric interludes. Their music is heavily influenced by esoteric spirituality, and often features lengthy instrumental passages that are designed to take the listener on a journey. In addition to their music, REZN is known for their striking visual aesthetic, which incorporates elements of mysticism, sci-fi, and psychedelia. Their live shows are a visceral and immersive experience, featuring mesmerizing visuals and hypnotic lighting effects. Overall, REZN is a band that pushes the boundaries of heavy music, combining crushing riffs with mind-bending atmospherics to create an otherworldly sonic experience. See Bandcamp for releases.

Formed in the spring of 2020, beneath the dark clouds of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders, lowheaven’s sound oscillates somewhere between post-hardcore, screamo, blackened noise, and metal. The Toronto band consists of Dan Thomson (vocals/guitar), Mikey Buchta (vocals/bass) and Alex Pley (guitar/keys). Thomson, formerly of Canadian post-hardcore band Sparrows, explains candidly, “We’re not a happy listen, lowheaven is something that has got a lot of weight.” Their debut EP, Collapse, explores the sensations of unease and pain through its ever shifting style, with aggressive screams one moment and ominous metal guitar work the next.