Doomriders Members, Gear & Sound

Doomriders is a heavy music ensemble hailing from Salem, Massachusetts, known for their explosive amalgamation of doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. The band was formed as a side project by Nate Newton (guitar and vocals), who is also a member of Converge and Old Man Gloom, alongside Chris Pupecki (guitar), Jebb Riley (bass and vocals), and Chris Bevalaqua (drums). Doomriders' sound is characterized by its raw intensity and spontaneous energy, setting them apart within the Boston metal scene. Their music channels the weighty, riff-driven elements of their genres while infusing them with a sense of unrestrained aggression and dynamic spontaneity.

Doomriders' sonic identity is rooted in dirty, aggressive guitar tones and a thick, sludgy bass presence. Their sound is both visceral and expansive, with a penchant for heavy, down-tuned riffs that resonate with the grit of stoner and sludge metal. Guitarists rely on the powerful roar of amplifiers like the Orange Thunderverb 200W, which delivers a robust, tube-driven warmth. Nate Newton's use of the Nuñez Amplification Tetra-Fet Drive injects a fierce overdrive into his guitar work, enhancing the band's raw, unpolished edge. Complementing this, the deep, resonant bass tones are driven by equipment such as the Orange Amplifiers AD200B 200W Tube Bass Amp Head, ensuring a thunderous low-end that anchors their sound. The drumming, much like the rest of their instrumentation, is bold and relentless, propelling the band’s heavy, yet occasionally groove-laden compositions.