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Just had a spin with “Whirlwind Hymns” by FALLING GIANTS, and it’s like a thunderstorm of heavy goodness. This album is like the lovechild of sludge and stoner metal. Picture a swampy, head-nodding riff, and add in some cosmic vibes. That’s the ticket. The guitars steal the show. Riffs hit hard, and just when you […]
Robots of the Ancient World’s latest creation, “3737,” is a non-stop rock ‘n’ roll ride that goes beyond just music to explore human toughness and salvation. It even reaches deeper into the occult world of significance invested in numbers. It’s obvious that both musically and spiritually, a lot has happened to the band since its […]
NIBIRU’s new release, “Anamorphosis,” is a sonic journey through the void, a 55-minute psychedelic, ritualistic, drone / (partially) blackened sludge expedition into the core of being. An intoxicating and captivating album draws the listener and holds them transfixed for the duration of its span by the Italian trio. The album has a single-track structure that […]
An iconic figure in the history of NYC punk, Sonny Vincent, reveals his treasury consisting of his earliest songs created between 1969 and 1976. The record provides insight into the primitive metal lands where young Sonny Vincent was born and educated. The visceral aura of “Primitive 1969–1976” is a musical experience, replicating the body of […]
UNCOMMON EVOLUTION returns with another album titled “Fry” in the intoxicated realm of stoner metal. The album is a journey into the universe of heavy, fuzzy riffs and hypnotizing beats. Dynamic compositions are one of the strengths of Uncommon Evolution, as demonstrated through Stoner dynamics. “Funeral Samba” is one of the tracks that prove their […]
Sundsvall’s stoner rock virtuosos, Tidal Wave, make a resounding return with their eagerly awaited sophomore album, “The Lord Knows,” following the seismic impact of their 2019 debut, “Blueberry Muffin.” This four-piece ensemble dives headfirst into the world of heavy rock, unleashing a torrent of raucous fuzz anthems that carve a distinctive niche in the Swedish […]
The album opened with a sonic assault (“Crater,” right after the “Prelude”), a wall of sound that hit like a wave, immediately grabbing my attention. The Crotals weren’t here to ease the listener in gently; they wanted to immerse the listener in their world headfirst. The fuzzy craft of sludge metal-rock they promised was apparent […]
In the celestial realm of alternative rock, Wet Cactus from Cantabria, Spain, emerges once again with their third studio opus, “Magma Tres.” Unveiling a transcendent exploration of sound, this conceptual album delves into the consequences of humanity’s neglect in reversing the environmental damage wrought upon our planet. With a lineup that has remained steadfast since […]
In the vast expanse of stoner and desert rock, Munich-based quartet DUNE PILOT emerges with their third studio album, “Magnetic,” delivering a sonic experience that resonates with the earthy fuzziness reminiscent of genre giants like Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age, and Fu Manchu. Released in 2023, this musical offering marks the band’s triumphant return […]
Step into the smoky vortex of Central Pennsylvania’s rock scene, and you’ll stumble upon Almost Honest – an alchemical quartet whose latest creation, The Hex of Penn’s Woods, is a testament to their musical wizardry. Birthed in 2012 from the depths of local obscurity, this band has been quietly weaving spells with their sludgy riffs, […]