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On a quiet night when the city is winding down, Silver and Gold comes off like a last-minute set recorded in the low light of a dive – raw and uncut. The album feels like a record of long, rough sessions, with every chord bearing the marks of countless rough nights. In a sea of […]
We, Main Witch and Spellbinder, are thrilled to share with you our Top 25 Albums of 2024 (from our humble perspective). Of course, there are many other albums that deserve a spot on this list, but we decided to keep it concise. It’s important to note that the order of the list doesn’t imply ranking […]
1000mods have been around for a long time now, and with Cheat Death, they’ve definitely cranked things up. The band’s classic heavy rock sound is still there, but this album feels a little different – more intense, more raw. It’s like they’ve taken that familiar heaviness and added a bit more grit and punch to […]
If you’re into stoner blues rock, you’re going to want to check out LUNA SOL’s latest album, Vita Mors. This trio, led by the incredibly talented David Angstrom—who you might know from Hermano and Supafuzz—has really outdone themselves this time. For me, this album feels like taking a late-night drive through the mountains, with the […]
Post-apocalyptic prog rock? Vitskär SĂĽden’s latest album, “Vessel,” is an impressive leap forward for the Los Angeles-based quartet, showcasing their ability to blend a myriad of genres into a cohesive and immersive sonic experience. Known for their fusion of neo-psych, space, doom, and progressive rock, the band has crafted an album that is both expansive […]
Picture yourself stepping into a dimly lit chamber, where the air is heavy with the scent of incense and the sound of distant chants hangs in the air like a veil. This is the world of GOAT MAJOR’s debut album, “Ritual” – a place where darkness reigns supreme and the line between reality and fantasy […]
In the realm of heavy music, Scott “Wino” Weinrich stands as a towering figure, a living legend whose influence reverberates through generations. From his early days with Saint Vitus to Spirit Caravan and beyond, Wino has been a steadfast purveyor of raw, unadulterated rock and metal. Now, with his iconic band The Obsessed, he delivers […]
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 […]
We are excited to share with you our TOP-20 albums from 2023. It’s important to note that the order does not mean the first album is the most rated, each listed album in our top 20 holds equal impotance for us, so we’ve organized them in alphabetical order: Almost Honest – The Hex of Penns […]
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 […]