Through happenstance, some random person learned my musical preferences and recommended Clouds Taste Satanic (CTS). At the time my main source for new music was Pandora radio, so I added them to my rotation. I had no idea that this band would have a huge impact on me. Their music is a well of deep inspiration that fills my cup in just a few notes.
The first CTS song I heard on Pandora came from their album “The Glitter of Infinite Hell.” Even through the tiny thumbnail on my app, I could see the album artwork was inspired by “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” an amazing progressive painting disguised as a religious altarpiece. As a doom and instrumental enthusiast, and a huge fan of the artwork, I was drawn to CTS immediately and dove in.
Don’t be put off by the name. Founding member Steven Scavuzzo disclosed that “the band name means nothing.” Clouds Taste Satanic has an aesthetic and sound for all fans of instrumental metal, post-rock, progressive rock, fuzz and sweet guitar effects, and those looking to take a musical journey that inspires the imagination.
Spotify Wrapped 2023 counted me in the top 0.1% of Clouds Taste Satanic fans. My buds don’t get paid for streams so I collect their merch too: vinyl, shirts, a mug, patches, posters, and stickers decorate my life with reminders of my favorite band.
Originating from New York, Clouds Taste Satanic emerged as a band dedicated to delivering music made for vinyl formats. More than a decade later, the dynamic four-piece has polished their approach to creating the dopest music, vinyl and merch. They’re also performing their album-side compositions at live gigs in the U.S. and beyond in 2024!
Interested in getting cloudy? Start with “The Satanic Singles Series” (or “Cloud Covered,” the compilation plus bonus tracks) and CTS’ latest full-length, “79 A.E.” You’ll get an excellent idea of how this band draws inspiration, then allows their creativity to unfold.
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