“... nine tracks of [GOZU’s] signature combination of fuzzy 70s inspired riffs, rich, catchy, grunge-esque vocal melodies and a touch of old school trippy psychedelia written and played with the utmost passion and enthusiasm ... One element that gave the band a kick in the pants going into Remedy was drummer Seth Botos joining [guitarist and vocalist] Marc Gaffney, guitarist Doug Sherman and bassist Joe Grotto. “Seth brings such an impeccable work ethic and freshness to the band that it was infectious. He is the breath of delicious fresh air the three old men needed.””
GOZU European Tour - October 2022
We are honored to return to DESERTFEST ANTWERP, BELGIUM! Tix on sale now!!
AND we’ve added appearances at HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS FEST BERLIN-DRESDEN 2022, in Berlin, Vienna, Zurich, and others!
Thanks to Heavy Psych Sounds Records & Booking, in cooperation with @greyzoneconcerts and @elbsludgebooking!!
Gozu Announces new drummer - Seth botos
October 14, 2021 - the obelisk
GOZU - “[We] found the player that, in our minds was the perfect person for the job. It’s actually the first time in years we all looked at each other, smiled and knew the band had found that brass ring we were on a crusade for. We would like welcome Seth Botos (Lesser Glow) as the keeper of the GOZU groove!”
SETH - “The combination of fantastic songwriting and monster riffs makes their music a blast to play. I’m stoked to be joining them and am looking forward to seeing what we can create together.”
October 20, 2021 - blacklist media
“GOZU just brought in Seth Botos also of Lesser Glow on drums. We can practically taste the new album now! This is going to be an exciting new chapter!”
Heavy psych sounds REcords
“Having new drummer, Seth Botos in the fold, has brought a newfound energy and inspiration to enjoy what they do best …”
LESSER GLOW ...
just released - Seth and Lesser Glow at the Sinclair, December 2021
Video by hate5six-Drum Cam
Domestic TouR in NY, NJ, RI - September 2022
Hear us in New Brunswick, Massapequa, Providence, and Brooklyn - September 2, 3, 4, and 5!
boston music awards NOMINEE for Best metal artist - 2018. 2019, 2020!
NUllity, released by pelagic records, june 2020
“Nullity (Pelagic Records), full of heavy, melodic, and huge wall of sounds that will keep you wanting more ... Seth Botos‘ work behind the kit is exceptional, proving once again that he is completely capable of doing whatever he wants in the instrument, but keeping it good enough for the song, having drum lines that make sense, with purpose and in line with the other instruments and, occasionally, bringing some Jazz chops here and there, i.e ‘Fostering This Nullity’.”
“Nullity hits like a Mack truck just as often as it lets your mind wander down some grim but melodic paths before singer Alec Rodriguez’s vocals pull you back in … [Drums] are definitely much farther forward this time, and Seth Botos puts on a goddamn clinic pretty much from start to finish, showcasing just as much restraint and nimble dexterity in the more atmospheric sections as pure and unrestrained ferocity when the shit hits the fan.”
“[This was the most relevant piece of music I’ve heard in relation to the world around us. It’s what I needed. I have nothing bad to say about Nullity, and if I were the type to give scores, this would be a perfect 10. Lesser Glow has made me into a lifelong fan with this single release.”
Seth and lesser glow Featured in June, 2018 Edition of Drumhead Magazine
What the critics are saying about RUINED, released by pelagic records, 2018
NICHOLAS SENIOR - NEW NOISE MAGAZINE
"When Lesser Glow go full throttle, the results are scintillating and boisterous ... Impassioned ... Lesser Glow are comprised of a group of metal and hardcore veterans, and their experience shows ... everything about Ruined screams passion and professionalism"
FENIA ALEKSIOU - ROCKABULARY (translated)
"A versatile album ... curiosity from the very first track. [There is tension and mania that drives all 6 tracks] ... [exciting atmosphere is an invisible mantle, protecting the melodic side from darker and deeper sounds] ... carefully crafted [conveying greatness of their music!] ... The [clean portions are powerful like naked electric cables] while the heavier portions are the water that will fall on them and burn you!“
KIM KELLY - NOISY, To Hell and Back
"Their new album, Ruined, is a fucking belter, and they killed it live, too—they sounded immeasurably heavy, and their muscular, kinetic performance laid bare the members’ hardcore pasts.“
LANE OLIVER - SVBTERRANEAN, SVB Exclusive
"Infusing crushing post-metal sensibilities with post-hardcore angularity, atmospheric fervor, and 90s alt-rock energy, Lesser Glow have carved out a unique niche for themselves with this recording and the results are infectious."
EBONY BUTLER - Ghost Cult Magazine
"... ‘Ruined’, has one of the most intriguing song structures on the album. Each drum hit and guitar strum often remain in sync throughout its entirety ... the listener has no choice but to succumb to its pull ... "
JAKE - It Djents
"Simply put these guys are doing something worth paying attention to. The eerie hollowness of their songs is a massive differentiator for them, along with their massive walls of sound and the energy that oozes from every track. As far as debuts go, you’ll be hard-pressed to hear anything better. I can’t wait to follow Lesser Glow’s career and see how they continue to evolve and shape their sound."
LANE OLIVER - SVBTERRANEAN
"Crushing sludge, intricate melodies and ethereal atmospheres come together in post-metal harmony on Lesser Glow‘s debut LP, Ruined ... explores avenues within the sludge and post-metal styles that have previously been untouched ... all eyes should be on them right now."
ALEX - HEAVY New York
"... a doom metal record having both the eerie sides of doom metal and the more mesmerizing parts... [demonstrates] what doom metal is ... rock you to sleep ... scare you to death ... elements of sludge ... eerie as all hell ... melodic vocals ... hits you in the face ... [consistent instrumentals demonstrating both sensitive and heavier parts] ... able to make a record that had just about everything you could love about doom metal but at the same there was a consistent element that [they were able to take and make their own]"
Podcast ...
July 2018 - hear Seth on the RFK tapes Episode 6, The manchurian candidate
"To prepare for Sirhan Sirhan’s 2011 parole hearing, his current legal team brings in an expert to investigate whether or not Sirhan was hypno-programmed to shoot Senator Robert F. Kennedy."
This episode was mixed, sound designed, and scored by Kenny Kusiak, and includes musicians John Kusiak and Seth Botos.