Tag: STONER
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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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The Party After – Dopamine Machine
Alternative rock music has thrived in recent years, delivering many excellent artists and bands that deserve the utmost attention of the broader audience. However, it seems that many of these music outlets fail to bring some innovative music to the table. It seems like many of them try to reinvent the same old wheel, overly…
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Nashville Heavy Duo FRIENDSHIP COMMANDERS Shared The Official Video For Their New Single “MIDHEAVEN”
Nashville-based heavy duo Friendship Commanders have shared the official video for their new single “MIDHEAVEN,” the latest track from their forthcoming album BEAR, out October 10 on Magnetic Eye Records (pre-order). Bear was co-produced by band members Buick Audra (guitars, vocals) and Jerry Roe (drums, bass) along with their longtime collaborator, Kurt Ballou, who also tracked the instrumental performances and mixed the record. The project is centered around the ever-elusive idea of belonging—where it…
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Nashville Heavy Duo Friendship Commanders Announce New Album “BEAR,” Share Dual Single “X / MIDHEAVEN”
Nashville heavy duo Friendship Commanders have announced the release of their new album BEAR, due out October 10, 2025 via Magnetic Eye Records. The record was co-produced by band members Buick Audra (guitar, vocals) and Jerry Roe (drums, bass), alongside longtime collaborator Kurt Ballou, who also handled mixing and tracking. Centered on the concept of…
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