Tag: STONER
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The Zaramutas – Big Steps
Given the current state of the world, the music scene needs politically charged music more than ever. Good music has always been a catalyst for social change, and these are the moments when The Zaramutas’ new single comes in handy. “Big Steps“ carries everything you ever needed from a proper alternative rock banger. Captivating vocal…
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Heckspoiler Drops New Powerful New Album
The new release from Heckspoiler, “Bock auf Stress,” is officially out, gaining extra sharpness and a physical punch. The band’s signature sound remains unmistakable, but their evolution now delivers ideas in a compact, powerful, and gripping way. The result is a highly explosive blend of feral punk and thrash elements, infused with sludge- and stoner-level…
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Lilac Vegetal – The Accursed Share
When a band decides to tackle the heavy end of the spectrum, they usually pick a lane, either the lumbering, monolithic groove of doom or the sharp, chaotic noise rock intensity. On their new monolithic release, The Accursed Share, Lilac Vegetal refuse to choose. They build a towering, structurally unsound monument by welding these disparate…
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Lilac Vegetal – Urlaub auf der Müllinsel 10″ (Grazil Records)
Lilac Vegetal’s 10” vinyl release, Urlaub auf der Müllinsel boldly demonstrates a more creative side of stoner, sludge, doom, and noise rock music. Hailing from the dual creative centers of Vienna and Graz, this Austrian trio builds a wall of sound, and then they invite you to try to climb it while they actively try…
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Stone Sea – Age of Tears
“Age of Tears” is the latest release by Stone Sea, a powerful Spanish trio based in Malaga. It’s their third piece of work in 2025, serving as an appropriate continuation of “Alien” and “Animal,” two exceptional compositions released earlier this year that you should also check out as soon as possible. Still, it seems that…
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Finnish Stoner Punk Band Alkemia Drops Debut EP On Inverse Records
Finnish stoner/punk rock band Alkemia has released their debut, the Alkemia EP, via Inverse Records. Recorded to capture a live, groovy sound, the EP blends influences from many renowned bands, aiming for a raw, rock-driven vibe without being overly polished. The band is planning upcoming gigs, including an EP release show in Helsinki on November…
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Heavy Rock Duo Friendship Commanders Find Belonging On New LP “BEAR”
Nashville heavy melodic duo Friendship Commanders release their fourth studio album BEAR via Magnetic Eye Records. Co-produced with Kurt Ballou, the record explores themes of belonging and outsider identity through intense yet hopeful songwriting. Frontwoman Buick Audra and drummer Jerry Roe balance heaviness and melody across ten tracks that fuse emotional honesty with sonic firepower.…
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Boris Celebrate 20 Years Of “Pink” And “dronevil” With Deluxe Reissues On Relapse
Japanese heavy music icons Boris mark two decades of Pink and dronevil with expansive reissues on Relapse Records. Pink returns as a 2xLP for the first time, featuring an etched D-side, plus a massive 6xLP box set including unreleased sessions and live material. dronevil also reemerges as a unified 2xLP “joint mix” — a first…
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Sun Within Release “Synthesis + Realization”
Philadelphia-based trio Sun Within release their new single “Synthesis + Realization” via Exotic Fever Records, out now on all platforms. Recorded by Ted Young and mixed by BJ Howze, the track explores trauma, recovery, and resilience, drawing on each member’s personal experience with EMDR and other therapeutic interventions. The band will perform a hometown release…
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Zagorje Express Announces Its Third Edition
Zagorje Express announces the third edition of a one-day festival featuring an exciting new lineup. Celebrating contemporary underground music and emerging talents, the festival promises live performances across multiple genres.
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Tight Grips Return With New Single
Power trio Tight Grips return with their new single “Welcome To The Waterfall.” Since forming in 2014, the band has evolved from grunge-inspired roots to heavier, progressive sounds infused with stoner rock and modern prog. The single previews their most ambitious, intense album yet, highlighting technical skill and raw energy.
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Philadelphia Sludge Band Sunburster Share New Song “Exile To Elba”
Philadelphia sludge rock band Sunburster will release their long-awaited debut full-length, No Semblance of Peaceful Existence, on October 24 via Knife Hits Records. Active for over a decade, Sunburster have built a reputation among fans of Eyehategod and Melvins for their punishing heaviness and blues-soaked grooves. The new album is a 10-track descent into bleak,…
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