heavy-metal-darkness: Temptress |Hear |Blues Funeral Recordings

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Temptress |Hear |Blues Funeral Recordings

Release Date January 23^rd, 2026
Format LP/CD/Digital
Genre Doom/Drone/Post Rock
Country USA

Dallas-based trio Temptress isn't interested in playing by the rules of any single subgenre. Founded in 2019 by road-tested veterans Andi Cuba, Kelsey Wilson, and Christian Wright, the band bypassed the usual growing pains, dropping their debut EP just five months after their first jam. Since then, they've been relentless, racking up over 200 shows alongside heavy hitters like Eyehategod and Khemmis. After a solid full-length debut in 2023, they’ve joined the Blues Funeral Recordings roster to drop their latest evolution, "Hear".

"Hear" is a weird, loud beast that mashes together drone, noise, and grunge without sounding like a mess. It’s got that "Tripolar" energy the band talked about, where everyone throws their soul into the pot. You get these massive hooks that actually stick, paired with grooves that sound like they’re trying to tear themselves apart. It’s a step up in terms of songwriting, keeping that raw power they developed on the road while letting the melodies actually do some damage.

The vocal trade-offs between Andi, Kelsey, and Christian give the songs a layer of dirt that most three-pieces lack. When "Narrows" or "These Walls" get going, the chemistry is obvious. They aren’t just playing over each other, they’re locked into a specific kind of chaos. It’s got a bit of that Heavy Temple or Hippie Death Cult vibe, but with a meaner, dissonant edge that keeps things from getting too predictable or pretty.

There are moments where the drone elements take over, and you just have to sink into the noise. "Downfall" and "Now Or Never" are prime examples of how they use volume to create an atmosphere that isn't just about being the loudest person in the room. It’s a solid, heavy-as-hell offering that proves Temptress is one of the most hardworking acts in the underground right now. If you want something that bridges the gap between a garage jam and a massive doom session, this is it.

Score: 7.0