The Cult of Dom Keller

The Cult of Dom Keller

The Cult of Dom Keller are a psychedelic rock group from the United Kingdom, active since 2008. The band comprises Alistair Burns, Ryan DelGaudio, Jason Holt and Neil Marsden.

Style and activity

Their music sits in alternative rock, experimental rock, psychedelic rock and shoegaze, with a strong psychedelic and post-rock edge. They are also described as working in a space-blues style, with long, looping riffs, heavy beat-driven sections, dense feedback and a hazy, lysergic sound. Their stated aim is to document hallucinations as sonic impressions.

Releases and recording

The group’s first release is EP1, which they self-record and self-produce. They also record a debut album with Doggen, the guitarist associated with Spiritualised and Julian Cope, for release later in their career.

Live activity and associations

The Cult of Dom Keller perform alongside acts including The Warlocks, Spectrum and Asteroid No. 4. Their sound is placed in the orbit of early Floyd, the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the 13th Floor Elevators, reflecting the band’s heavy, psychedelic approach.