{"title":"Yob","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Yob\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Unreal Never Lived (2005, Metal Blade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Great Cessation (2009)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearing the Path to Ascend (2014, Neurot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Raw Heart (2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYob'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Yob often start with Clearing the Path to Ascend (2014) or Our Raw Heart (2018). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yob-atma-oxblood-vinyl-and-gold-vinyl","title":"Atma 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeluxe Remastered 10 Year Anniversary edition of Yob's Atma full-length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540923887799,"sku":"210000069347","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4071931-2803518.jpg?v=1781154734"},{"product_id":"yob-the-great-cessation-moonphase-with-splatter-vinyl","title":"The Great Cessation LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRelapse is proud to present the deluxe reissue of Yob's The Great Cessation. Originally released in 2009, the trio's 5th full length record is a master lesson in cosmic Doom. Epic, crushing, and heavy beyond words\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540977430711,"sku":"210000083352","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4240729-3165954.jpg?v=1781154938"},{"product_id":"yob-elaborations-of-carbon-color-vinyl","title":"Elaborations of Carbon 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eYob returns with Elaborations of Carbon, a monumental journey through crushing doom, expansive psychedelia, and meditative heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541032120503,"sku":"210000083972","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4218264-3165985.jpg?v=1781155155"},{"product_id":"yob-our-raw-heart-purple-green-blue-tri-color-striped-splatter-vinyl","title":"Our Raw Heart LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the raw power of Yob's \"Our Raw Heart,\" presented in a stunning purple, green, and blue tri-color striped splatter vinyl. This double LP is an intense exploration of survival and resilience, featuring seven tracks that blend colossal riffs with profound emotional depth, marking a significant evolution in the band's sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48771581345975,"sku":"210000106041","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4479545-3521973.jpg?v=1782828149"},{"product_id":"yob-our-raw-heart-blue-gold-moon-vinyl","title":"Our Raw Heart 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eYob's \"Our Raw Heart\" on vinyl unleashes a molten swirl of blue and gold, embodying heavy riffs and textured atmospheres. This 2LP set on blue gold moon vinyl highlights the band's metal mastery, with each spin invoking a visceral reaction forged in analog warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785819271351,"sku":"210000096132","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4129913-3165738.jpg?v=1783046011"},{"product_id":"yob-clearing-the-path-to-ascend-gold-nugget-vinyl","title":"Clearing the Path to Ascend 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eYob's \"Clearing the Path to Ascend\" slams with the force of a freight train loaded with golden doom, leaving destruction and enlightenment in its wake. This gold nugget vinyl from Relapse isn't just a listen; it's a resurrection of heavy metal's soul from the forge of 2002. With Mike Scheidt's guttural riffs and an avalanche of bass, the sound is heavy enough to knock the air from your lungs while echoing the band's monumental legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48860519956663,"sku":"210000083345","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4240728-3165988.jpg?v=1783653989"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/yob.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}