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.

Texas based heavy rock quartet Duel keeps alive an authentic classic sound with a delicious dark twist on the brand new full-length “In Carne Persona”.
“Children Of The Fire” opens the album with sinister vibes swiftly followed by a powerful combo of big guitar riffs and charismatic leads that will continue to hold a dominant role through the fiery mid paced rhythmic patterns.
“The Veil’ manifests a magnetic psychedelic spirit that will lead to spaced out passages in addition to the traditional rock approach of the rhythmic rampage naturally fueled by the steady bold riffage.
Lovely nostalgic melodies flow gently through “Behind The Sound” yet the main rhythmic segments still hold loads of rock energy putting the spotlight on the soaring guitar riffs and the groovy drumming.
The strength of “Wave of Your Hand” comes once again from the thrilling guitar dynamics that at times channel a cold stoner doom flair and skillfully generate heavier & faster rhythmic blasts enriched by a super catchy chorus.
“Blood On The Claw” acquires an appealing darker mood with subtle spooky atmospheric accents and slow burning melodies that highlight the versatile guitar work but later the rhythmic section has a chance to build a heavier momentum with the perfect dosage of gritty riffs.
Duel proudly carry the torch for old school rock/metal and without any hesitation manifest a genuine rocker attitude through the massive grooves of “In Carne Persona”.

Featuring iconic musicians Brant Bjork, Nick Oliveri and Ryan Güt, the new band Stöner embodies the authentic essence of desert rock taking you on a wild ride across the dusty Mojave paths on the debut release “Stoners Rule”.
The hazy trip begins with the fuzzy monochromatic nuances of “Rad Stays Rad” as the thick guitar riffs and the heavy bass backbone effortlessly create spacey rhythmic dynamics enhanced by Brant’s laid back vocals.
“The Older Kids” certainly holds an enjoyable trippy mood yet picks up some energetic vibes to generate memorable hooks courtesy of the vintage guitar tonalities and moody vocals following a constant groovy rhythm.
“Stand Down” features chunky guitar riffs, loads of fuzzed out dynamics and a smooth tempo leading to a super catchy chorus while the lead guitar work shines for the soulful retro sound and the warm bluesy influences.
The spaced out final track “Tribe/Fly Girl” feels like a refreshing spontaneous jamming session highlighting the band’s strong chemistry and shifting from bold grooves to languid melodies while the guitars successfully maintain an addictive raw sound that can instantly put you in a daze celebrating a true stoner rock spirit.
The irresistible fuzzed out grooves of “Stoners Rule” always come to life naturally as Stöner know exactly how to jam like there’s no tomorrow driven by the timeless energy of desert rock.


Italian doom metal trio 1782 proudly follows a creepy & heavy sonic pathway on the sophomore full length aptly entitled “From The Graveyard”.
The arcane mood of “The Chosen One” drags you to a world of endless darkness as the super heavy combo of bass lines and guitar riffs spontaneously evoke grim feelings embracing a fuzzy vintage flair.
The ominous feedback and the solemn & spooky nuances of the organ on “Black Void” emphasize the horror themes while the guitar work focuses on monstrous riffs following painfully slow rhythmic patterns.
“Inferno” relies on a fuzz overload and a doom worshipping approach to create monolithic rhythmic segments fueled by the robust guitar riffs that never fail to evoke an obscure essence.
The straightforward composition behind “Priestess Of Death” continues to convey a perennial darkness though the colossal steady riffage that can induce a trancelike state.
“In Requiem” brings closure evoking pure doom with another round of nightmarish guitar riffs that can acquire a hypnotic force and pale melodic textures enhanced by the theatrical harrowing tonalities of the organ.
As you might expect from the title “From The Graveyard” constantly dwells within a lugubrious sonic realm where 1782 confidently channel the heaviest & darkest elements of classic doom metal.

North Carolina based psych-doom band Cosmic Reaper is ready to make you space out like there’s no tomorrow with the monumental self-titled debut full length.
The hypnotizing soundscapes of “Hellion” come alive through the monolithic guitar riffs, the darkened tonalities and the massive fuzzy bass lines that inevitably emphasize the doom worshipping spirit of the whole album.
In the fuzzed out world of “Stellar Death” guitars can easily create a constant groove with an extra gritty sound that amplifies the retro style of the robust rhythmic dynamics while the slower passages ultimately evoke major bewitching vibes.
Throughout “Wasteland II” the extra heavy combo of bass & guitars sets a proper stoner doom mood definitely amplified by the constant fuzz overload and the appealing vintage flair of the extensive soloing.
With a slower & darker rhythm “Planet Eater” can easily induce a trancelike state as you simply cannot escape the monstrous heavy ensemble fueled by the monochromatic doom tonalities of the guitar riffs while the moody vocals seem to emerge from a distant alternate dimension.
Listening to Cosmic Reaper’s debut album you are bound to enter a hazy sonic realm as they confidently embrace a renowned fuzzy pathway inspired by the glorious days of stoner doom.