This record drags you by the teeth. Miss Lava hit 20 years and didn’t stop to throw a party. They lit the fucking cake on fire and shoved it through a Marshall stack. Under A Black Sun is heavy like end-times prophecy and thick with that fuzzed-out, doom-psych lava roll that makes your speakers sound […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Black Elephant’s The Fall of the Gods
From the very first note of The Fall of the Gods, it’s clear that Black Elephant have gone all in. Fourteen years into their journey, they’ve crafted something that feels like a reckoning. While Cosmic Blues and Seven Swords hinted at what the band was capable of, this new record is the realization of their […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Electric Mud’s Ashes and Bone
With Ashes and Bone, The Electric Mud returns in a big way, blending their signature Southern rock grit with stoner heaviness and a touch of prog complexity. Right from the start, the vibe is darker and more intense than their previous work, but they never lose that raw, energetic spirit. Musically, they’ve dialed up the […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The SHUN’s Dismantle
SHUN’s second album, Dismantle, is a clear step forward from their debut, showcasing their growth and evolution as a band. With the addition of Bo Leslie on guitar, SHUN has solidified their lineup, creating a more cohesive and powerful sound. The album, produced by J. Robbins, who also adds some extra instrumentation, blends heavy rock […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring The Haurun’s Wilting Within
In the ethereal realm of musical innovation, Haurun’s debut album, ‘Wilting Within,’ emerges as a mesmerizing tapestry of sound, blurring the lines between genres and immersing the listener in a world where dark tones intertwine with psychedelic enchantment. From the brooding alleys of Oakland, California, Haurun’s inception was marked by a serendipitous union of Joel […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Abrams’ In The Dark
Emerging from Denver, Colorado, Abrams, a musical entity born in 2013, embarked on a mission to blend melodic allure with daring dissonance. The creative partnership of guitarist/vocalist Zach Amster and bassist/vocalist Taylor Iversen gave birth to a sonic exploration that has now evolved into their latest creation – “In The Dark.” Enriched by the rhythmic […]
Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Giant Brain’s Grade A Gray Day
Giant Brain’s “Grade A Gray Day” is a stirring musical journey that pays homage to the late guitarist Phil DĂĽrr, leaving an everlasting mark on Detroit’s rock renaissance. With a sonic blend of Krautrock grooves, gritty Detroit attitude, and atmospheric textures, the album resonates as a united force. Throughout the record, Phil DĂĽrr’s guitar prowess […]