Drive By Wire’s latest album, Time Horizon, is a fantastic trip through the world of psychedelic desert rock. This Dutch band, known for their heavy rock grooves and Simone’s dreamy vocals, has really outdone themselves with this one. Formed in 2006 by Simone and guitarist Alwin in Deventer, Drive By Wire quickly caught the attention […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Powered Wig Machine’s SUPA​-​COLLIDER
In the sprawling expanse of the Southern Arizona desert, where the horizon blurs into a mirage of rock and dust, emerges “SUPA-COLLIDER,” the latest brainchild of Powered Wig Machine (PWM). Since their inception in 2006, PWM has been brewing a potent elixir of heavy, stoner-infused desert rock that feels like it was conjured up in […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Brume’s Marten
San Francisco’s BRUME has always thrived in the shadows, and their third full-length album, “Marten,” solidifies their place as masterful purveyors of the darker side of music. With their signature blend of doom metal, goth, and indie rock, BRUME takes listeners on an evocative journey that is as haunting as it is beautiful. The addition […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Kayleth’s New Babylon
When you hit play on Kayleth’s “New Babylon,” this album doesn’t just occupy your ears; it takes over your mind, pulls you into a world both alien and unnervingly familiar, and leaves you questioning reality itself. Kayleth, hailing from Verona, Italy, has been active since 2005. Their sound is deeply rooted in the stoner rock […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Slowtorch’s Serpente
Slowtorch’s debut album “Serpente,” originally self-released in 2014 and now celebrating its tenth anniversary with a vinyl edition, is a testament to the enduring power of ’70s rock, metal, and blues. In an era where music often feels overproduced and trend-driven, Slowtorch offers a refreshing throwback to the raw, unpolished sounds of rock’s golden age. […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Stoned Space’s I
Stoned Space’s debut album, ‘I’, immerses listeners in a sonic universe that epitomizes the essence of psychedelic stoner rock. Each track, labeled with Roman numerals from I to VII, serves as a portal to a realm where mind-altering riffs and expansive rhythms reign supreme. The album opens with “I,” a hypnotic introduction that sets the […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Bottenhavet’s Ljud i Tysta Rum
Venturing into BOTTENHAVET’s debut album “Ljud i tysta rum” feels like stepping into a hidden realm of Nordic stoner rock magic. Released under the Fuzzorama Records label, this album sounds like a testament to the band’s unique essence in the music scene. Hailing from the amazing landscapes of Sweden, BOTTENHAVET’s music echoes the rugged beauty […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Red Mesa’s Partial Distortions
Red Mesa is another good desert rock band. Their latest album, Partial Distortions, isn’t a casual stroll through the sandy dunes; it’s a journey into the shadows, blending heavy desert vibes with doom and sludge metal elements. The opening track, “Óðr,” sets the mood with eerie guitar melodies and thundering drums that paint a vivid […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Heavy Temple’s Garden of Heathens
Heavy Temple’s latest album, “Garden of Heathens,” feels like a sonic journey, blending elements of psychedelic doom metal with a raw, emotional intensity that grips you from the first note. It’s the kind of album that draws you in, making you feel like you’re part of something bigger than just music. Produced by the talented […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Acid Mammoth’s Supersonic Megafauna Collision
Get ready to dive deep into the realms of psychedelic doom metal with ACID MAMMOTH’s latest release, “Supersonic Megafauna Collision.” These guys hail from Athens and they know how to craft a sonic experience that’s both captivating and heavy as hell. From the get-go, you’re hit with a barrage of powerful riffs that feel like […]