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Naam

Genre: Alt / Indie, Indie Rock, Heavy Metal, Stoner Metal, Neo-Psychedelia, Space Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock
Origin: U.S.A
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Biography

Naam came together in Brooklyn during 2009, pulling sonic ideas from numerous psychedelic and atmospheric groups to shape a dense, weighty style. The founding lineup consisted of vocalist and guitarist Ryan Lee Lugar, bassist John Preston Bundy, and drummer Eli Pizzuto. Following the independent release of their 2009 EP Kingdom, the three-piece secured a contract with Teepee Records and issued their self-titled debut album that autumn. Extensive road work followed, beginning domestically before moving abroad, where they backed kindred acts and secured an appearance at Roadburn Festival. Over subsequent years the band put out a limited-edition 7-inch single covering Nirvana material alongside the Starchild EP in 2011. Keyboardist John "Fingers" Weingarten came aboard in 2012, broadening the arrangements through swirling, sustained organ textures and additional keys. Their second album, Vow, appeared in 2013 while Naam maintained a near-constant touring pace.

Top Songs

  1. The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-VLands UnknownThe Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V · 2012The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V5:02
  2. VowSilent CallVow · 2013Vow1:42
  3. VowAdagioVow · 2013Vow2:23
  4. VowBeyondVow · 2013Vow8:12
  5. VowMidnight GlowVow · 2013Vow5:11
  6. VowSkyscraperVow · 2013Vow2:59
  7. VowOn the HourVow · 2013Vow3:44
  8. VowBrightest SightVow · 2013Vow0:46
  9. VowLaid to RestVow · 2013Vow1:49
  10. VowPardoned PleasureVow · 2013Vow5:03
  11. VowIn and ThruVow · 2013Vow1:01
  12. VowVowVow · 2013Vow4:50
  13. The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-VExit ThemeThe Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V · 2012The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V4:40
  14. The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-VThe StarchildThe Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V · 2012The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V10:57
  15. The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-VHistory's SonThe Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V · 2012The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V2:10
  16. NaamBlack IceNaam · 2009Naam7:42
  17. The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-VSentry of SkiesThe Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V · 2012The Ballad of the Starchild, Movements I-V3:50
  18. Kingdom EPKingdomKingdom EP · 2009Kingdom EP11:41
  19. Kingdom EPFever If FireKingdom EP · 2009Kingdom EP6:14
  20. Kingdom EPSkyling SlipKingdom EP · 2009Kingdom EP5:18

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