Come My Fanatics…

Released in 1997, Come My Fanatics… is the second studio album by British band Electric Wizard and is widely considered the definitive turning point for the stoner-doom genre. Moving away from the more traditional Sabbath-inspired sounds of their debut, this record introduced a level of distortion and misanthropy that was unprecedented at the time. Recorded at Red Dog Studios, the production is famously 'blown out,' utilizing vintage gear and massive amplification to create a wall of sound that critics often describe as 'crushing.' The album's themes blend 1970s horror aesthetics with H.P. Lovecraft-inspired cosmic dread, particularly evident in tracks like 'Solarian 13.' Its reception was transformative; while initially a cult favorite, it has since been canonized by publications like AllMusic as a landmark of the genre, cited for its influence on the development of sludge and the 'occult rock' revival. It remains the band's most significant work alongside 'Dopethrone.'