Yob formed in Eugene, Oregon in 1996 around guitarist and vocalist Mike Scheidt and have become one of the most respected names in doom metal. Massive, meditative riffs and lyrics on mortality and consciousness — Clearing the Path to Ascend (2014) and Our Raw Heart (2018) are the modern classics to start with. Browse Yob vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Yob formed in Eugene, Oregon in 1996, founded and led by guitarist and vocalist Mike Scheidt. After an initial run and a brief disbandment in the mid-2000s, the band reformed and went on to become one of the most respected names in contemporary doom metal. Scheidt's vision, combining heaviness with introspection and spirituality, has anchored the band throughout its career.
Yob play doom metal and sludge metal characterized by massive, slow riffs, extended song lengths, dynamic shifts, and Scheidt's distinctive vocals ranging from clean chants to harsh roars. Their music is frequently described as meditative and transcendent, with lyrics exploring spirituality, mortality, and consciousness, setting them apart within the doom genre.
Yob's catalog has appeared in numerous colored-vinyl variants through labels including Neurot and Relapse, prized by doom and sludge metal collectors. Clearing the Path to Ascend and Our Raw Heart are popular collector titles.
Listeners new to Yob often start with Clearing the Path to Ascend (2014) or Our Raw Heart (2018). For related listening, see and .
