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.