Post-apocalyptic prog rock? Vitskär Süden’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 …
DoctoR DooM’s second full-length album, “A Shadow Called Danger,” is a thrilling sonic escapade that plunges listeners deep into the heart of retrogressive rock. This French outfit has harnessed the essence of the ’70s, molding it into a heavier, more progressive incarnation that transcends the boundaries of conventional rock. The album’s musical landscape is dominated …
Like an echo resonating from the mystical depths of British Columbia’s wooded realms, Hail the Void emerges once again, leaving an indelible mark on the underground stoner metal scene. The trio-comprising the vocal and guitar prowess of Kirin Gudmundson, the seismic bass grooves of Dean Gustin, and the rhythmic wizardry of Curtis Bennett on drums-made …
The Shining Son, the third offering from the enigmatic rockers Appalooza, is a sonic odyssey that plunges listeners into a realm where the lines between biblical allegory and raw, unfiltered human emotion blur. With their latest release, the band skillfully weaves a tapestry of narratives rooted in religious mysticism and existential turmoil, all set against …
“Low Desert Surf Club” is a sonic mirage, a reverberating oasis in the vast desert rock music. It’s as if Fire Down Below didn’t just create songs; they sculpted landscapes, each track a shifting dune of sound and emotion. “Low Desert Surf Club” is an auditory adrenaline rush, a headlong dive into a musical whirlwind …