Sons of Otis are a stoner rock / doom metal band from Toronto, Canada formed in 1992.
Stoner Rock
Energetic, wild, authentic retro sound from Cologne. Limited Edition, Number 142
Thrash Metal from Finland incl. poster limited to 500 pieces
The new Barishi Monster is called "Old Smoke" and consists of only six tracks, but some of them are really tough. And if you know the Americans, you know that the trio puts down brutal, lead-heavy, growling beasts. The new disc is no exception. The Silent Circle Old Smoke opens up clumsily with gnarly rolling guitars, a bass sound straight from hell, thundering high heads from the background and rabidly barking, hissing, crooked, demonic vowels. In between: marginal riffing variations that open the sound slightly and change the atmosphere. For fans of Opeth, Mastadon and Enslaved
The band from Bergen / Norway was inspired by Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Witchcraft and Motorpsycho. Her imaginative songwriting meets beautiful old school doom here. Apollon Records also has a limited edition LP in gray vinyl for collectors!
"Oumuamua" - a cigar-shaped celestial body that was sighted in September 2017 and was initially referred to as an alien spaceship. The artwork and the song "Cosmic Cigar" show the band's fascination for this rock and its history - and of course a certain closeness to Spacerock. The fact that this band has quality and has become a fixture in the alternative rock scene has long been carved in Stone (r). There was adulation from all sides. Their new album brings the tried and tested mix of the trio and surprises with new strengths. In addition to their sophisticated songwriting and a feeling for sounds, the band is increasingly distinguishing the "double lead vocals" and since "female vocals" of this degree of severity are rare enough in rock, this is another unique selling point.
A huge step and certainly the most complete album of the band from Nashville so far. Recorded at the end of February / beginning of March in London in Abbey Road Studio Two, one of the most legendary studios in the world, the album, produced by long-term engineer Mikey Allred, captivates with the psychedelic blues riffs typical of the band, with ruthless drums, melodic bass lines and non- linear texts. The history and the vibe of this special place did the rest. An album that makes you think. The first that works entirely without the use of keyboard instruments. Music that cannot easily be pigeonholed.
Lord Fowl from New Haven, Connecticut on their third LP and second on Small Stone Records. Since 2007 they have had one goal: to write songs like the ones they grew up with. Songs that drive you, songs that rock. With "Glorious Babylon" they capture the energy of their dynamic stage presence and their dual lead vocals, the songwriting of singer / guitarists Vechel Jaynes and Mike Pellegrino reaches unimagined heights. Bassist Jon Conine, also the album's producer, and new drummer Van Hartley complete the two. Glorious Babylon breathes life back into the classic, soulful and psychedelic heavy rock'n'roll. With a sound that docks with Thin Lizzy and heavy Funkadelic as well as with the early Queen or the Paul Di'Anno era of Iron Maiden. With lots of hooks and melodies, but also enough kick factor. A well-kept secret of the Northeastern Heavy Rock Underground, with songs that really rock.
The Kings of Frog Island are a stoner / psych-rock project from Leicester, England. The band was formed in 2003 by Mat Bethancourt (Josiah, Cherry Choke) with Mark Buteux and Roger "Dodge" Watson (Scum Pups). Originating in the dark industrial wastelands, The Kings of Frog Island were looking for a sound that combined heavy grooves with psychedelia and fuzz. The Kings of Frog Island draw from a shared passion for cult film soundtracks, mammoth riffs, heavy psych rock and lyrics about love, life and eternal sleep. They were raised on a diet by Kyuss, Monster Magnet, Fu Manchu, and early QOTSA. Her musical influences also include the psychedelia of the 60s and rock of the 70s. Your musical journey takes you across the scorching desert, past the mountains of Mars before plunging into the scorching sun. Welcome to the abyss.
Limited Gtf. 180g transparent blue vinyl. Introducing "Natskygge", a Danish band that combines classic elements of space rock with the rawness of a garage band. Heavy melancholy mixes with dreamy, unworldly universes, which makes it clear that Natskygge has a strong interest in expanding human consciousness. The combination of crisp fuzzy guitars, psychedelic, space rock and heavy doom gives Natskygge an unmistakable sound that will surely suck the listener into their black hole. This self-titled debut is the continuation of the Lidt Efter Lidt EP from 2018. Danish Progressive / Heavy Psychedelia, Natskygge effortlessly manages to blend styles without sounding forced in any way.
Limited, Gtf. 180g gold vinyl. Kitchen Witch are back with their second long player, "Earth And Ether" The Dark Side Road continues with seven epic tracks that show off their heavy rock, metal and blues roots when John Lee Hooker, Kyuss and Janis Joplin enter Baby would have .... Luckily, the South Australian quartet Kitchen Witch can write awesome booty-shakin ', bluesy stoner grooves. Founded in 2013, they have been around since then with their powerful mix of blues, gospel, roots, country, punk, 70s rock and stoner doom. "They can put a spell on you too…."
Limited Gtf. Transparent Clear LP + CD, CD plus 1 bonus track. The Brazilian Doom / Stoner Rock Band from Natal with their second album after their debut "Thrones In The Sky". The return of one of the best Doom / Stoner bands on the South American continent. "Commanded By Cosmic Forces" is a fascinating mixture of heavy riff proto-doom and crisp hard rock. In a departure from the usual satanic Doom topics, the band also deals with topics that other bands don't dare to do, combined with their addictive grooves. For fans of Black Sabbath, Pentagram or Elder !.
Limited, Gtf., Acid Green Marbled LP + CD, CD album plus 2 bonus tracks. Instrumental, improvisation, heavy metal since 2001. Guitarist Jason Morales and drummer Erik Conn have been playing under the Tia Carrera banner for 20 years. The founding duo recruited long-time friend and ATX legend Curt Christenson (Dixie Witch / Crimson Devils) as a new permanent member. "Tried and True" is Tia Carrera's latest heavy-psych-blues exploration, bone-shaking loud, impressive and truly psychedelic. The sound is reminiscent of the late epochs of Jimi Hendrix, Cream or Zeppelin, but also of the Melvins or Sleep. The trio's live jams are based on hard rock, stoner rock, space rock, psychedelic rock and heavy metal. "Tried and True" is a sound journey from their latest studio work. Brain melting psychedelic rock that effortlessly fuses elements of the past and future.
Birnam Wood from Boston, Massachusetts with her second LP "Wicked Worlds". Birnam Wood blends Sabbath elements with hardcore and psychedelic rock to create a unique mix of heavy stoner doom. Birnam Wood was founded in 2013 and has become an integral part of the Boston metal scene. They sound like the missing link between Sabbath and Sleep. The Boston Wolf Pack consists of Shaun Anzalone (guitar, vocals), Dylan Edwards (guitar), Matt Wagner (bass) and Adam McGrath (drums). Thunderous vocals, aggressive rhythms and sweaty riffs form the basic structure. Stylistically, Birnam Woods could be classified as a doom-infused southern stoner sludge. A brilliant, entertaining album to listen to.
Cracked Machine with their third LP "Gates Of Keras". Originally founded in 2015 in Wiltshire by guitarist Bill Denton, Cracked Machine is a quartet that came together in search of "aural mayhem". Known for their electrifying live shows, "Gates Of Kera" represents a huge step forward in the band's songwriting. A leaner, meaner, heavier sounding machine. Highly recommended for all lovers of psych, post and instrumental rock.
Spaceslug, founded in 2015 in Wroclaw, Poland, by guitarist Bartosz Janik and drummer Kamil Ziékowski. A rare and unusual find found deep within a cosmic multiverse of doom, stoner metal and progressive rock. A sound in which moments of dark desolation stand alongside light and hope, riffs and driving vocals, opening a gate to the hard rock underground. Slow, sluggish bass lines complement each other with the different vocals of the three musicians, from clean singing to screaching. Changes in rhythm and style create an exciting, haunting mix full of emotion and depth. One of the strongest heavy psych bands in Europe.
Dust-dry desert blues, accomplished stoner rock and African polyrhythms are rousingly united on the multilingual new Songhoy blues album "Optimisme", which was founded by The Quartet in 2012 as an act of rebellion in Mali and has since been considered one of the most exciting African band projects. In the 11 "Optimisme" songs the band presents itself much more rocky, heavier and more powerful than on the previous two albums "Music In Exile" (2015) and "Résistance" (2017). The first pressing of the LP appears on golden 180g vinyl in a gatefold cover, including a download code.
Boston stoner rock supergroup Kind returns with their second album "Mental Nudge". With Matt Couto (ex-Elder), Tom Corino (ex-Rozamov), Craig Riggs (Roadsaw) and Darryl Shepard (ex-The Scimitar), the continuation of their killer debut "Rocket Science" from 2015. Kind are true to their sound stayed, but have expanded their tonal palette and developed seven new songs that play out the tonal spectrum from indie rock influenced "Helms" to heavy doom from "Trigger Happy" to the rock bombast of "Broken Tweaker". The result is a wall of sound that combines leaden heaviness with melody, variations between alternative, psych, grunge and indie, which make the second child appear gigantic
The stoner rock band Red Spektor return with their 2nd album 'Heart Of The Renewed Sun'. The band from Stoke-on-Trent play straight, ass-kickin ', psychedelic stoner rock. Heavy rock trio Red Spektor have created a tough, valve driven sound with layers of psychedelic blues that draws its influences from the late 60s and early 70s. Sabbath and Purple, Jimi Hendrix and the musicality of Fleetwood Mac spring to mind. Even on their latest work, the band is true to its popularity and is getting heavier and heavier, with psychedelic undertones and a clear focus on songwriting. Armed with their strongest material yet, the rockers have returned to leave their mark.
"Monoliths", the second album by the Australian Psychdelic / Doom band. Turtle Skull's music is called "Flower Doom". Fuzz weighing tons grounds the tracks of Turtle Skull, which is by no means a reason not to take off and penetrate into sound galaxies that no human has ever heard before. 'Monoliths' shows a quirky version of Doom, Psych Rock and Indi Rock. Between heavy and floating light, fuzzed-out amps and feather-light vocal fusion at its best. Now it is time for the quintet to make a name for itself about Australia. Perhaps too light and bright for typical Doom & Drone listeners, too heavy for psychedelic lovers, but definitely a pleasure to listen to for anyone who can simply enjoy good music.
Mit ihrem dritten Album "Seeds" erheben sich DOMKRAFT wie ein Phönix aus der Asche ihrer vorherigen apokalyptischen Werke. Das psychedelische Doom-Trio konzentriert sich nun auf die Idee, aus den Ruinen des Zusammenbruchs eine neue und bessere Welt zu erreichten. Während der Hitzewelle des Jahres 2020 machten sich die Schweden nach Göteborg auf, um dort im Welfare Sounds Studio unter der Leitung von Kalle Lilja und Per Stålberg drei Tage lang, eine neues Epos einzuhämmern, das zugleich roh und live klingt. Dank des Zaubers von Mix-Magier Karl Daniel Lidén (GREENLEAF, KATATONIA, LOWRIDER) kommt DOMKRAFTs markante Wucht besser als je zuvor zur Geltung. Dazu gesellen sich ambitionierte lyrische Themen, die das massive Riffing und den mesmerisierenden Fluss der Stockholmer mit inhaltlichem Kontext versehen. Das Trio entstand ursprünglich aus seiner gemeinsamen Vorliebe für solche Acts wie SPACEMEN 3, MONSTER MAGNET, SLEEP und HAWKWIND.