Reviews

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the POLYMERASE’s Dreams And Realities

Polymerase, the stoner rock group from the Philippines, takes listeners on a captivating journey through their two-part album project, “Dreams And Realities.” Seamlessly blending elements of stoner rock, heavy psych, space rock, and experimental rock, Polymerase creates a sonic experience that transcends traditional boundaries. With their hypnotic riffs, pulsating rhythms, and ethereal melodies, the band’s …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Wolfnaut’s Return of the Asteroid

Wolfnaut’s “Return of the Asteroid” is a captivating and expansive musical journey that transcends genre boundaries, embracing elements of classic hard rock, metal, and the vibrant desert/stoner rock scene of the late ’90s. With their debut in 1998, Wolfnaut set out on a mission to explore the rich musical landscapes that exist between melodic, guitar-driven …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the OCKRA’s Gratitude

OCKRA, the Swedish powerhouse, emerges with their latest album “Gratitude,” a stunning exploration of stoner doom that defies genre conventions. Rising from the remnants of the renowned stoner doom band Sulphur Dreams, OCKRA showcases their unwavering commitment to pushing musical boundaries and carving out their unique sonic identity. With “Gratitude,” OCKRA embarks on a sonic …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the King Howl’s Homecoming

King Howl embarks on a mesmerizing sonic odyssey with their latest album, “Homecoming,” released by Electric Valley Records. In this captivating musical endeavor, the band masterfully blends elements of blues, stoner rock, psychedelia, and classic rock to create a vivid soundscape that transports listeners to the heart of a 1960s American road trip. “Homecoming” represents …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Rainer Landfermann’s Mehr Licht

Rainer Landfermann, the avant-garde metal artist known for his innovative and intensely dark sound, unveils his latest masterpiece, “Mehr Licht” (“more light”). With a musical approach that defies convention and pushes the boundaries of the genre, Landfermann once again proves himself as a visionary force in the world of avant-garde metal. Following the success of …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Acid King’s Beyond Vision

Acid King, the reigning heavy rock royalty, has unleashed their highly anticipated album, “Beyond Vision,” marking their triumphant return since 2015’s “Middle Of Nowhere, Center of Everywhere.” True to their legacy, Acid King delivers an onslaught of monolithic riffs and bone-rattling tones that have become their trademark. “Beyond Vision” was born from an experimental mindset …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Najing’s Najing

NAJING, the instrumental band from Pisa, delivers a captivating debut album that showcases their ability to merge diverse influences into a cohesive sonic journey. Drawing inspiration from renowned acts such as Isis, Neurosis, and Russian Circles, NAJING masterfully blends heavy riffs, atmospheric textures, and dynamic song structures. Recorded at the esteemed Saffa666 Studio with sound …