The Haxan Cloak

With a name that sounds like that of an extreme pagan metal outfit, the Haxan Cloak’s sound couldn’t be further away from the image it conjures up. The pseudonym of British multi-instrumentalist Bobby Krlic, the Haxan Cloak’s self-titled debut album earned praise for its unique style while also being likened to Sunn 0))) and Earth. Krlic developed his live show throughout 2011, and while he continued with his drone-influenced sound, he slowly moved toward a more electronic style of production. In July 2012, Krlic released The Men Parted the Sea to Devour the Water, a near-30-minute live composition that nicely straddled his output on Aurora Borealis and his new home, Tri-Angle. ~ Richard Wilson