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Skullcrusher​-​1970 (Sister Midnight​-​Iron Claw cover)

by Sonic Medusa

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Skullcrusher, Originally recorded in 1970 by ‘Iron Claw’ a very young band of lad’s from Dumfries, Scotland. Written by Mike Waller and Alex Wilson in November 1970 & recorded less than a month later in London, England in December of 1970 on a 4-Track Reel-To-Reel tape machine. If you havent heard the original version already, Go listen to it now! But be warned, it was a very raw, lo-fi demo sounding recording that 99% of the world never heard, until 2009 when it was included on an Iron Claw reissue LP put out by the Rockadrome label.

The Sister Midnight version is only slightly less 'raw' than the original but hopefully retains some of the dark, doomy, youthful simplicity of the 1970 version, without sounding 'slick' or 'digital'. The chugging riff & Relentless beat, throbbing Tele Bass line & almost 'crooning' yet dissonant melodic vocals, drowned in reverb make this a stand out track in any decade, let alone the early 1970s.
True SabbathWorshipers need to pay respect.

This song is, IMHO, one of the finest examples of early 70’s UK Proto-Metal. Even extending into the realm of Proto-Goth/Death-Rock and of course, a strong precursor to the Doom Metal/Stoner Rock genre we know today.

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"Two must hear covers of tracks from the way back when courtesy of Ripple Records Favorite track: Night of the Vampire" FDJ

"What a fantastic release! So happy to hear the Acanthus cover especially. I'll add a link to my Jean Rollin site soon alerting other fans. requiemforjeanrollin.blogspot.com
Awesome, awesome work." Favorite track: Shiver of the Vampires​/​La Chateau '71 (Acanthus/Jean Rollins OST).
Jeremy R Richey

Colin M.
"I'm really digging this series by Sister Midnight. There is something intensely satisfying about these covers."

FDJ
"Nice take on an old tune from the always excellent Sister Midnight"


"Excellent sound on this instrumental. Hats off to Steve Darrow. Nice end to a nice weekend...Thank you for sharing this groove-laden track..."
Paddy C.

"I dig these covers. They are some fun tunes that shine some light on some songs that deserve to be better known. Favorite track: Night of the Vampire."
Colin M.

Alan Draven
"Awesome cover of Coven's song. I like it even more than the original!"

FDJ
"Nice take on an old tune from the always excellent Sister Midnight"

Paddy C.
"Nice end to a nice weekend...Thank you for sharing this groove-laden track..."

"Ripple is like a rich uncle who always gives you the coolest stuff. My rock n roll cup runneth over. The Goon

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Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion: Steve Darrow
Vocals: Ginger 'The Saint' Vitus

Original song written by Mike Waller and Alex Wilson-1970

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Featuring former members of:
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Steven Darrow- Guitars
Greg Rogers- Drums
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