Tag Archives: ARGONAUTA Records

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Chernobyl Jazz Club’s Grìmulaust

Chernobyl Jazz Club makes a thunderous entrance into the hard rock scene with their debut album, “Grímulaust.” This release definitely showcases the band’s raw energy and musical finesse. From the atmospheric opener “Jazzklúbburinn” to the intense and pulsating “Langar”, Chernobyl Jazz Club captivates listeners with their powerful sound. The album takes a refreshing turn with …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Dee Calhoun’s Old Scratch Comes to Appalachia

Dee Calhoun’s “Old Scratch Comes to Appalachia” is a captivating musical journey that delves into the realms of darkness and corruption. The album, accompanied by a book of devilish novelettes, weaves a haunting tale of the dark one traveling through the Appalachian region, collecting souls and blurring the lines between good and evil. From the …

Witching Wire: German Stoner Rockers DUNE PILOT Sign to Argonauta Records; New Single ‘Magnetic’ Sets the Stage for Fuzzy, Earthy Stoner Rock Bliss, with Full Album Out in 2023

Munich-based Stoner Rock specialists DUNE PILOT announce their deal with Italian powerhouse ARGONAUTA Records. The band will deliver its third studio album “Magnetic” in 2023: fuzzy, earthy stoner/desert rock for fans of Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age, Down, Fu Manchu, Monster Magnet. While founding members Andris Friedrich on vocals and Christian Schmidt on guitar give focus …

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 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 …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Ciminero’s Shadows Digging the Grave

From the first notes of “Shadows Digging the Grave,” Ciminero envelops the listener in a sonic landscape that is simultaneously haunting and enchanting. The band’s heavy mixture of doom and occult rock is masterfully executed, showcasing their ability to craft captivating melodies that linger in the mind long after the music has faded. The psychedelic …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the AKTOPASA’s Journey to the Pink Planet

AKTOPASA’s debut album, “Journey to the Pink Planet,” takes listeners on an immersive musical expedition through a sonic landscape that defies traditional boundaries. Comprised of Marco Sebastiano Alessi on drums, Lorenzo Barutta on lead guitar, and Silvio Tozzato on bass guitar, this three-man band hailing from the Venetian hinterland demonstrates their adeptness at crafting an …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Oaks’s Genesis of the Abstract

Paris-based instrumental progressive metal act Oaks has finally unveiled their highly anticipated debut album, Genesis of the Abstract. With this release, Oaks introduces listeners to a world of powerful, conceptual, and enthralling metal that takes them on an immersive sonic journey. Drawing inspiration from esteemed bands such as Mastodon, Russian Circles, and Pink Floyd, this …