Occult Vibe Haven (OVH)
In the turbulent aftermath of a world grappling with the echoes of a global pandemic, The Clamps have unleashed their latest opus, “Megamouth,” a sonic proclamation of post-pandemic fury. Composed during the transformative years of 2021 and 2022, the album is a cathartic journey recorded in mid-2023 that channels the raw energy of rock ‘n’ […]
Tropic Santos, the Milan-based instrumental psych-stoner trio, invites listeners on an unforgettable expedition through uncharted sonic landscapes with their latest release, “Caccia Grossa.” Emerging from the musical crucible of 2018-2019, the band consists of Marco De Salvo – Guitars, Giulio Tiberi – Drums, and Luca Umidi – Bass. Together, they’ve crafted an album with a […]
Close your eyes and transport yourself to the musical landscape of 1985 as Pentagram unveils their debut album – a genuine gem from the foundational days of doom metal. From the thunderous onset of “Relentless” to the enigmatic notes of “Sign of the Wolf (Pentagram)” and the robust resonance of “Death Row,” each track is […]
Candlemass, a name that resonates through the ages of heavy metal, unveiled their inaugural opus, “Epicus Doomicus Metallicus,” in 1986. More than a mere album, it stands as a monument to the art of doom metal – a testament to slow, heavy rhythms, and a grandiose, epic atmosphere. From the haunting strains of “Solitude” to […]
So, Dixie Goat – these guys are like the sonic lovechild of doom and stoner rock. Picture this: you’re cruising through a cosmic desert, windows down, and these riffs hit you like a heatwave. Yeah, that’s the vibe. The album kicks off with a heavy dose of doom, like a slow, impending march into the […]
Just had a spin with “Whirlwind Hymns” by FALLING GIANTS, and it’s like a thunderstorm of heavy goodness. This album is like the lovechild of sludge and stoner metal. Picture a swampy, head-nodding riff, and add in some cosmic vibes. That’s the ticket. The guitars steal the show. Riffs hit hard, and just when you […]
Robots of the Ancient World’s latest creation, “3737,” is a non-stop rock ‘n’ roll ride that goes beyond just music to explore human toughness and salvation. It even reaches deeper into the occult world of significance invested in numbers. It’s obvious that both musically and spiritually, a lot has happened to the band since its […]
NIBIRU’s new release, “Anamorphosis,” is a sonic journey through the void, a 55-minute psychedelic, ritualistic, drone / (partially) blackened sludge expedition into the core of being. An intoxicating and captivating album draws the listener and holds them transfixed for the duration of its span by the Italian trio. The album has a single-track structure that […]
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 […]
UNCOMMON EVOLUTION returns with another album titled “Fry” in the intoxicated realm of stoner metal. The album is a journey into the universe of heavy, fuzzy riffs and hypnotizing beats. Dynamic compositions are one of the strengths of Uncommon Evolution, as demonstrated through Stoner dynamics. “Funeral Samba” is one of the tracks that prove their […]