Froglord (Metamorphosis)

Greg Aramini
Jun 7
4 min read

Released: 2025

Genre: Stoner rock, Sludge

Sounds Like: Slomantics, Telekentic Yeti, Geezer

Homeland: Bristol, UK

What makes Metamorphosis elite and sit atop OHMs Peak?

Metamorphosis delivers a rich blend of stoner-infused sludge grounded in a bluesy base.
Vocalist Benjamin 'Frodlord' Oak is at the peak of his performance. His impressive vocal range, spanning from trippy clean tones to sludge/death, is a major highlight of this album.
The production features a rich, unrefined sound that truly encapsulates their swampy metal vibe.

Track Listing:

Collision 4:31
Follow The Star 4:00
Herman 3:50
The Swamp 3:52
Cryptids 4:10
Mutation 5:26
Emergence of The Toad 7:50
Sweet Emotion 4:18

Dive deeper into Metamorphosis with our Q&A with Froglord.

OHMs Peak: Has Froglord evolved into a four-piece band? Has Ben integrated more collaboration on ‘Metamorphosis’ with Jordan, Luke and Chris?

Froglord: It's slowly becoming less of a one-frog operation over time. Myself and our guitarist Caudata, wrote a couple of the tracks on Metamorphosis together. But I think, even the tracks I have written myself have been heavily influenced by the rest of the Swamp Priests. Playing together so much, it's impossible not to take inspiration as they are all incredible musicians in their own write.

OHMs Peak: Metamorphosis s a unique story that builds beautifully into ‘Emergence of the Toad’ (our favorite track). We love the concept approach and aura of what you do. How did the amphibian passion come about ten years ago and what does the toad perspective have in store for the future?

Froglord: The amphibian seems to be a creature that have followed me around through various phases of my life. It's never been anything intentional. Only after writing the second album in 2021, did actually make the connection. I've always had an environmental background both academically and professionally, but I think it was first back in 2012, that I first got involved frog-related work, running a charity event for Save The Frogs at my college. In terms of the future of Froglord, the concept story has been mapped out for years now, so there's no shortage of froglore to build on.

OHMs Peak: How has Froglord approached live performances previously being a one-person entity? Any tour plans on the horizon and potential to hit the US?

Froglord: It was definitely a process at first of learning to let go, and let the rest of the Priests evolve the music as the live shows grew, giving it their own spin. I've been very fortunate though to find a group who share my vision for the band, while at the same time being happy with myself driving the ship - so to speak.

We've just finished up a tour of the UK, and have a good number shows left in 2025. The next big step is really to get out into Europe. We'd absolutely love to be in a position one day where we able to get out to the US, for now we will keep growing the power of the swamp in hopes of one be able to tour internationally.

OHMs Peak: What band NOT in the sludge metal and stoner genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound?

Froglord: Anyone whose been to our show, knows how high energy they are and the emphasis we place on stage design and ritual. To see Froglord live is like wondering lost in a swamp, stumbling across a crazed cult our amphibious worshippers. If we could tour with someone outside of our genre, we'd love for it to be someone who also shares that stage presence, something akin to Heilung or Batushka!

OHMs Peak: Absolutely love the album art from Dylan Davis. How did the beautiful creation come about?

Froglord: Dylan did an incredible job, we're so happy with the artwork he produced! The process first begun when I was in the bathroom of Helgi's in London, after Masters of The Riff festival last year. If you've had the fortune of going, you'll know the dingy bathrooms well haha. They are covered wall to wall in vintage 70's occult porn mags. There was one picture that really stuck with me that had this powerful supernatural feel. I sketched it from memory a few days later, sent it off to Dylan, and he worked his magic.

OHMs Peak: Love the gumption to close the album with a cover track. It’s a great take on the Aerosmith classic ‘Sweet Emotion’. Are they a favorite band of yours? What’s your favorite Aerosmith album?

Froglord: They're a pretty regular spin in the van when on tour. There wasn't a great deal of thought that went behind it to be totally honest. We were playing it in the van on the way back from a show, and something about the riff, if I could just hear through a Behringer Super Fuzz and heavy vocals. It's tough to pick a favourite album, probably the self titled, or Toys in The Attic.

OHMs Peak: Froglord is stranded on an island with only a solar powered turntable and majestic powered solar blue tooth speakers. The band collectively can only choose one album. Which album to you agree to?

Froglord: Its gonna be a toss up between Rob Zombie's Hellbilly Deluxe or a Tool record. I doubt we could ever come to a mutual decision haha!.

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