DESCRIPTION:
Second Gear Grind is a stoner metal band from Christchurch, New Zealand. Fusing elements of dirty southern heavy rock with Kyuss-inspired stoner rock, Second Gear Grind from Christchurch, NZ have created a unique 3 song EP that will stupify the listener. The first track "Carpet of Smoke" is a fistful of bruising southern sludge complete with heavy keyboards. Second song "Black Swan" starts off quick then settles into a blistering groove. Third track "Grayscale" starts off with a wah-wah heavy beginning riff then slows down the tempo with some scorching guitar then ultimately crushes you into oblivion. You can not help but notice the Down influence amongst these songs, even in the vocal delivery, albeit a bit on the grungy side. These guys have a tremendous upside and should be heard.
Review from HeavyPlanet
Ep Released October 11, 2010

Tracklist:
1. 0:00 Carpet of Smoke
2. 08:44 Black Swan
3. 12:24 Grayscale

https://secondgeargrindnz.bandcamp.com/