Falcon is a heavy metal power trio formed in 2002, serving as a bridge between the 1970s proto-metal underground and the modern stoner/doom scene. The band's identity is inextricably linked to the pedigree of its members: Perry Grayson (ex-Pale Divine), Darin McCloskey (Pale Divine), and most notably Greg Lindstrom, a founding member of the seminal epic metal band Cirith Ungol.
Their sound is a curated homage to the '70s hard rock aesthetic, characterized by dry, analog production, prominent bass lines, and a rhythmic swing often lost in contemporary metal. A significant portion of their repertoire includes studio-quality recordings of Cirith Ungol compositions that dated back to the 1970s but were never properly documented. Critically, Falcon is regarded as a 'musician's band,' prized by crate-diggers and doom historians for their authenticity and refusal to adopt modern high-gain production standards. Their two primary albums, 'Falcon' (2004) and 'Die Wontcha' (2008), are cornerstones of the traditional heavy rock revival, influencing the 'retro-rock' movement of the 2010s by emphasizing songwriting and organic textures over technical flash.
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