Larman Clamor

Larman Clamor began as a two-piece in 2008 in the gritty urban climes of von Wieding's native Hamburg. Then working under the mysterious pseudonym 'V,' the multi-instrumentalist and singer oversaw the release of the outfit's first, self-titled EP. With a clear vision for what he wanted the sound to be and a few years' worth of material in various stages of completion, Altars to Turn Blood soon followed, and writing began almost immediately for Frogs, which boasts the band's best arrangements and songwriting yet, organ and blues harp featuring alongside von Wieding's guitar and drums, adding Southern Baptist-style malevolence. (JJ KOczan)