The Quill are a Swedish stoner rock/heavy metal band.
April 2012 saw the comeback of bass-player Roger Nilsson, who rejoined the band at the tail end of the Full Circle tour. The later part of the year was devoted to the writing and recording of the next album. Recorded in 491 Studios in Oskarshamn and Sound Society Studios in Gävle, the band set out to make an album showcasing their broad spectrum of influences. In May 2013 the seventh album titled Tiger Blood was released, again on the Metalville label. Rave reviews followed, one journalist stating: "Jam packed with catchy riffs, thumping bass lines and vocals reminiscent of Chris Cornell and Sammy Hagar, this album will please even the finickiest rocker."
The Quill are often referred to as a stoner rock and stoner metal band but they can also be regarded as a heavy metal band. They are influenced by late 1960s and early 1970s bands such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, but also sound like 1990s grunge and stoner metal bands such as Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Monster Magnet, Kyuss and Corrosion of Conformity. Especially vocalist Magnus Ekwall who is often compared to Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell. The official The Quill MySpace states they sound like "groovy hard/heavy rock"
In May 2013 the seventh album titled Tiger Blood was released, again on the Metalville label. Rave reviews followed, one journalist stating: "Jam packed with catchy riffs, thumping bass lines and vocals reminiscent of Chris Cornell and Sammy Hagar, this album will please even the finickiest rocker."
Track list:
- Freak Parade 04:36
- Go Crazy 04:52
- Death Vally 04:08
- Getaway 05:01
- Greed Machine 04:59
- Purgatory Hill 04:35
- Land of Gold and Honey 02:53
- Darkest Moon 04:06
- Sweet Rush 04:01
- Storm Before the Calm 06:32
Total time: 45:43
