French stoner doom purveyors Witchthroat Serpent conjure the forces of darkness to compose the haunted new album “Demons Left To Roam” aptly recorded on analog tape and gear.
Occult vibes become palpable from the very beginning as “Cursed Night Circle” flows like a horror movie soundtrack unleashing monolithic rhythmic patterns characterized by a lugubrious guitar sound and wild distortion.
The doom dirge of “Silver Bell of Ritual” highlights a tenebrous mood fueled by distant wailing vocals, dramatically slow passages and infectious gritty riffage yet you might perceive the pale presence of a sordid melodic essence.
The ritualistic precision of the rhythmic section on “Lost Dimension” inevitably leads to a darkened parallel dimension where guitars build monochromatic progressions channeling obscure doom elements to achieve a macabre finale.
“The Blinded Magpie” relies on foreboding guitar movements with a genuine vintage attitude and you can certainly appreciate the tragic doom nuances emerging through the enigmatic rhythmic structure.
Throughout the sinister sonic realm of “Demons Left To Roam” Witchthroat Serpent manifests full dedication to the dark arts telling horror tales through creepy doom laden grooves.

L.A. psych rockers The Lords of Altamont showcase authentic devotion for heavy rock and reach a significant milestone releasing the eighth album “Forever Loaded”.
“Got A Hold On Me” immediately announces that it’s time to party with the ideal dosage of super groovy guitars and rumbunctious drums channeling a rebellious rock and roll spirit.
“Devil Rides” makes a bold statement with infectious guitar riffs and charismatic soloing enriched by the charming 70s style of the organ.
“Rusty Guns” continues to focus on raw energy and a compelling vintage flair with a robust rhythmic backbone enriched by the electrifying combo of somber organ keys and reckless guitars.
“Get Out Of My Head” is filled with attractive grooves courtesy of soaring guitars while the organ adds a vivid bewitching flair enhancing darker & cryptic tonalities.
“I Got Your Number” is a breath of fresh air as the galloping riffage and the veteran rocker vocal performance trigger a crazy party (again!).
“Twisted Black” symbolizes a trippy grand finale spellbinding the listeners with the psychedelic vibes of the magical darkened atmospheric maze where guitars can move freely generating moody melodies and gritty riffs fueled by a palpable cosmic energy.
After nearly three decades The Lords of Altamont proudly remain true to their signature wild style and successfully deliver an overload of guitar propelled grooves throughout “Forever Loaded”.

Finnish heavy metal power trio Monsternaut unleashes an overdose of authentic fuzzed out grooves throughout the third album “Approaching Doom” recorded entirely the old fashioned way.
Straight to the point “Evicted” relies on the heavy weight of guitars and increasingly darker atmospheric nuances to successfully build multiple thrilling grooves.
The title track instantly channels old school heavy metal influences focusing on the gritty guitar sound and recurring sharp leads well supported by a monumental harsh rhythmic section.
Raw energy runs through “Drain” as guitars diligently deliver an addictive riffage and the whole instrumentation continues to follow a majestic groovy pathway.
“Black Blizzard” doesn’t need special effects to hit hard due to the monolithic guitar riffs and thunderous drums engaged in a relentless rhythmic march.
Devoted to heaviness “New Order of Bliss” features pummeling drums and unstoppable chunky guitar riffs that can rightfully acquire murky doom elements.
“Heavy Monday” keeps the same cold doom inspiration within the belligerent rhythmic ensemble spiced up by the rebellious attitude of the vocal performance.
Monsternaut proudly chooses analogue equipment to achieve a genuine sound perfectly symbolized by the stomp-inducing guitar driven grooves of “Approaching Doom”.

Hailing from Oxford, England, Desert Storm presents their monolithic blend of stoner, sludge & doom with the insane heavy weight of the new full length “Buried Under The Weight Of Reason”.
“Newfound Respect” evokes a sense of impending doom as colossal grim guitar riffs lead the way to a solid series of empowering grooves easily amplified by a thunderous vocal delivery.
Surrounded by a subtle trippy atmosphere “Shamanic Echoes” takes you to arid landscapes as the slick guitar leads emphasize an attractive ‘70s acidic mood and gradually evolve into majestic rhythmic dynamics.
“Woodsman” shows a deeply nostalgic side with warm arpeggios yet this mellow melodic ensemble will morph into a highly distorted groovy rhythmic core.
Without any hesitation “Cut Your Teeth” delivers plenty of grinding rhythmic blasts and the elaborate guitar work effortlessly shifts from vicious riffage to eloquent melodic lines.
Maintaining a higher rhythmic tension “Twelve Seasons” relies on galloping gritty riffs with the crucial support of stomping drums and reaches the acme with a flamboyant guitar solo.
With great confidence Desert Storm channel the glory of stoner/doom to fully develop a personal songwriting approach that throughout “Buried Under The Weight Of Reason” naturally generates pure heaviness but also a surprising vulnerability.

Following a genuine exploratory spirit Californian desert rock trio Yawning Man embarks on a super trippy journey through the sunny & hazy soundscapes of the fifth studio album “Pavement Ends”.
Wandering through the desert “Burrito Power” keeps you company with the right combo of peaceful slow burning melodies and monolithic guitar riffs marching fiercely through a warm atmospheric maze.
The dreamy pathway of “Gestapo Pop” makes you space out instantly with the bleakness of the airy melodic guitars surrounded by a captivating psychedelic aura.
“Bomba Negra” symbolizes another crucial chapter in this rewarding spiritual trip as the languid melodic progressions flow gently under a pale sun well supported by the solid rhythmic section.
The title track is the perfect soundtrack for a nostalgic daydream filled with spacious atmospheric patterns that must hold a mystifying power, once again guitars seem to improvise freely to deliver ethereal melodies and immersive crescendos.
As founders of the glorious desert rock movement Yawning Man construct “Pavement Ends”
as an authentic jam session and a memorable spacey sonic experience making their signature sound resonates through the landscapes of the Coachella Valley.

Italian psychedelic rockers Giöbia return in great shape experimenting wildly to overcome any musical boundary and promising an ambitious lysergic voyage on the sixth album “X-ÆON”.
“Voodoo Experience” instantly unleashes pure energy through the loud gritty guitar riffs marching fiercely through colorful atmospheric waves that become an ideal soundtrack for intergalactic travels.
“The Death of The Crows” draws inspiration from the glorious days of heavy rock choosing an authentic classic sound complemented by a moody vocal performance and super shiny synths to deliver an accessible groovy hit.
Stuck inside a psychedelic vortex “1976” shimmers with a delicious vintage rock flair as majestic guitars meticulously craft sophisticated melodic leads surrounded by wide cinematic atmospheric arrangements that can genuinely express uplifting feelings.
Like an operetta “La Mort de la Terre” features four chapters that naturally unfold like a comforting daydream. On “Vers les Terres-Rouges” synths create an ethereal atmosphere and gradually add kaleidoscopic psychedelic layers to build a surreal sonic realm enriched by the excellent lead guitar work.
On “Les Ferromagnétaux” you might get lost inside a convoluted atmospheric maze that reveals mystical melodic passages amplified by the accomplished retro style and the luminous energy of the hypnotizing rhythmic crescendos.
Giöbia fully embrace a cathartic exploration of music and emotions consequently since the very first listening “X-ÆON” makes you space out and who knows where you will end up wandering through acidic corridors and expansive grooves.

Featuring Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri, renowned as founder members of legendary Kyuss, Stöner begins a new sensational desert rock jam on the sophomore release ”totally…”.
“A Million Beers” relies on the raw energy of the magnetic rhythmic section to create loads of fast explosive grooves symbolizing an ideal joyride through the Mojave desert.
“Strawberry Creek (Dirty Feet)” delivers the expected dosage of dirty riffs well supported by the vibrant drumming and spiced up by the contrasting vocal delivery by Brant and Nick.
“Space Dude & The Burn” features the perfect vintage guitar sound and the consequent galloping riffage can easily generate monolithic grooves while the slower and a bit darker breakdown gives way to a series of wild guitar leads.
“Turn It Around Now” is another memorable track that instantly makes you feel dazed & confused with the intense fuzzy riffage and the slow burning guitar progressions emphasized by Brant’s laid back vocal performance.
“Great American Sage” grabs your attention with the moody guitar phrases and the robust bass lines blending warm bluesy tonalities and a hazy heavy rock approach that spontaneously leads to an extensive charismatic solo.
Once again Stöner drags through the desert to party all day long packing dusty melodies and irresistible grooves throughout ”totally…” with an authentic psych stoner rock attitude.

British heavy rockers Alunah are ready to put a spell on you with a refreshing blend of warm melodies and doom infused grooves through the latest full length “Strange Machine”.
Beginning with surreal psychedelic sounds the title track manifests a fiery energetic rock approach providing a super catchy chorus and memorable rhythmic patterns enriched by the bewitching tonalities of the dazzling guitar solo.
“Fade Into Fantasy” takes you far away shifting the focus to the spacey guitar melodies and the moody psychedelic accents that meticulously craft dreamy soundscapes emphasized by the graceful vocal harmonies.
“Broken Stone” highlights the crucial role of the excellent rhythmic section as the thick bass lines and the robust riffage naturally embrace a groovy momentum that will evolve into a slow-burning super trippy breakdown.
“The Earth Spins” follows an irresistible doom rock pathway as the stellar guitar work courtesy of Shane Wesley of legendary Crowbar thrives within a delightful darkened atmosphere enhanced by the versatile vocal delivery and the deeply melancholic melodic progressions.
A darkly alluring melodic essence flourishes through the hypnotizing melodies of “Teaching Carnal Sins” but the charismatic guitar work always delivers big groovy riffs with an appealing retro rock sound.
The strength of “Strange Machine” relies on the addictive vintage vibes and the multifaceted composition as Alunah continue to shape a captivating sonic identity.

Swedish rock’n’doom merchants Hazemaze are ready to spread pure darkness through the colossal trippy grooves of the third record “Blinded By The Wicked”.
“In The Night Of The Light, For The Dark” doesn’t waste any time providing an overdose of big riffs supported by a monolithic rhythmic section highlighting the sinister tonalities and the traditional doom influences.
“Devil’s Spawn” relies on the chunky and quite catchy guitar riffs to build a no frills heavy rock ensemble yet the band’s darkened vision becomes evident with the addition of spooky organ tapestries.
On “Ethereal Disillusion” the slower tempo emphasizes the obscure doom guitar tones and the raw energy of the bass lines leading to memorable progressions accompanied by a lysergic vocal delivery.
“Ceremonial Aspersion” offers another serious round of monumental guitar riffs so you can expect satisfying doom tinged dynamics but later everything slows down as the Hammond organ crafts irresistible eerie atmospheric arrangements.
The final track “Malevolent Inveigler” indeed conveys mysterious vibes through the devilish and quite entertaining guitar driven grooves which once again embrace a solid stoner doom style with an appealing vintage flair.
Hazemaze aptly follow a wicked doomed pathway on “Blinded By The Wicked” that inevitably amplifies the occult thematic but always keeps a thrilling groovy momentum.

Featuring renowned musicians Tony Reed of Mos Generator, Bob Balch of Fu Manchu, Gary Arce and Bill Stinson of Yawning Man, Californian progressive heavy rock supergroup Big Scenic Nowhere makes a triumphant comeback with the striking sophomore album “The Long Morrow” which is the result of a three-day jam session tracked in Joshua Tree in the fall of 2019.
“Defector (of Future Days)” marks a memorable beginning as the big guitar riffs can effortlessly generate a magnetic groovy momentum embellished by charismatic soloing and soulful melodic accents.
The heavy rock spirit of “Murder Klipp” thrives within the groovy rhythmic patterns fueled by the steady crunchy riffs ultimately leading to a quite catchy chorus while during the melodic breakdown the glowing guitar phrases flow like a nostalgic daydream.
“Lavender Bleu” instantly evokes wistful feelings through the calmer vocal harmonies and the fascinating melodic guitar work yet at times the rhythmic section will fully embrace a desert rock mood with significantly heavier dynamics.
For almost twenty minutes the majestic title track takes you on an introspective journey focusing on intense groovy segments, intricate and often trippy synths arrangements courtesy of Per Wiberg and alluring melodic lines floating freely through a hazy atmospheric maze further enriched by the mesmerizing essence and the wild licks of the extensive guitar solos.
The veteran artists behind Big Scenic Nowhere are definitely able to channel a remarkable creative force throughout “The Long Morrow” leading to a kaleidoscopic progressive rock ensemble that demands your attention.