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Apocalipsis - Apocalipsis (2012)

2012-01-26T15:55:00.000+01:00

Apocalipsis is a real promising band from Mexico City. They play their own mixture of instrumental post, stoner & sludge metal; Think Pelican meeting up with UK's Capricorns. These guys deliver a really hard-hitting & believable sound from start to finish. Something I would expect from a decent post-metal label, but this one here is 100% DIY & free. Amazing tunes!

Check out another great review at The Sludgelord

apocalipsis.bandcamp.com

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Megachurch - Megachurch 2: Judgment Day (2011)

2012-01-25T16:49:00.000+01:00

Judgment Day is upon us! The second coming of holy basstastic riffage & random televangelist samples. Gotta love this trio from Cleveland, Ohio. Megachurch 2 is a fantastic follow-up to 2010's Megachurch. Currently one of the most fun & enjoyable underground bands out there in the genre. Think something like The Melvins meeting up with Germany's Beehoover. Crazy great stuff!

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Lord 13 - 2013 (2011)

2012-01-24T18:55:00.000+01:00

Formed back in 1999, Lord 13 keeps the mean spirit of rock music alive. Hailing from Athens, Greece, this is a band that brings us back to the glorious days of Monster Magnet & Orange Goblin. Dirty, manly stoner/ hard rock with a heavy, classic 70's vibe. Think Cowboys & Aliens, Honcho, Roadsaw,...

Lots of great tracks on here, featuring a mighty guest appearance by Ben Ward (Orange Goblin). Another solid album & lovely discovery to start a rockin' 2012. Get this one (& others) for free at the Lord 13 website below. Physical copies of "2013" are coming soon (vinyl/ cd).

myspace.com/lord13music
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The Devil Rides Out - The Heart & The Crown (2010)

2012-01-21T15:48:00.001+01:00

The Devil Rides Out plays a fat, bluesy, motor-whiskey-fueled style of rock music. This is their debut full-length after releasing 3 EP's. Sit back & enjoy some good ol' filthy grooves with rough vocals, all in a nice, thick production. Nothing too groundbreaking, but who gives a damn when it rocks this hard? Their overall sound somewhat reminded me of Melbourne's Mammoth Mammoth. Australia sure knows how to nail it when it comes to blazing rock 'n roll... Solid stuff!

thedevilridesout.earplugmusic.com
thedevilridesout.bandcamp.com

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2000 Hugs & Kisses

2012-01-20T13:33:00.001+01:00

Another milestone for the blog! 2000+ trusty Google followers since the first 1000 at the end of 2010. Again, thanks to you guys. Here's a shout out to all the hard working bands, labels, fans & other blogs out there! In the last years I saw more & more people taking initiative to start their own blog/ place on the web where they share, review, write, talk about our favorite genres. It's great to see this 'blog tradition' growing beyond limits; For the sake of underground music, DIY artists & fans...

Actually, this brings me closer to a threat that concerns us all at this very moment: SOPA & PIPA. For those that don't really know what the hell I'm talking about: Grab a snack, rip a bong & check out this video. I would ask anyone out there to fight back for the cause of our blogosphere at sopastrike.com/strike.

On to the next milestone! With hails & riffs.
-Robin

Hellbender - Cosmolux (2011)

2012-01-19T13:41:00.002+01:00

Debut full-length, a real shame I missed this one in 2011. Would add this to Biggest Surprises From The Underground in no time... Check it out asap!

hellbender.bandcamp.com
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Hellbender - Occult 45 (2010)

2012-01-19T13:31:00.001+01:00

Three-piece sludge/ stoner jam band from Cookeville, Tennessee. These guys recently grabbed me with their music like no other, bummer I missed them earlier. Hellbender has a fantastic & original jammy sound going on. Think Earthless & Tia Carrera meeting up with Sleep in a heavy psychedelic package. Incredible what these guys pull off with different influences. Hellbender's jams are vast, varied & well written. Trust me: you'll get addicted in no time...

Occult 45 is an earlier 2-track 7'' release, a starter to get into their amazing full-length 'Cosmolux'. Check out Hellbender's website for free downloads & physical copies.

hellbender.bandcamp.com
hellbenderband.com

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Hesper Payne - The Strange Tale Of Samuel Gonzalez (2012)

2012-01-17T15:01:00.001+01:00

Hesper Payne describes itself as a death doom band, hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne on the north-east coast of England. To label this band as stricktly "death/ doom" would be quite wrong & absolutely right at the same time. This is no Winter, Autopsy, Coffins, Hooded Menace,... but there are refined elements of death metal in here. I think Hesper Payne is an oddball creature amidst different genres of heavy music. These guys are the weird, slimy, Lovecraftian tale of doom, death, stoner, sludge & progressive metal. Behold their eccentric artwork & hear their filthy experimental style on their latest EP: The Strange Tale Of Samuel Gonzalez. This one grabbed me instantly after hearing it on Bandcamp.

The first track sounds like a swampy bastard child of Baroness & Mastodon, followed by 'Ospreys Jar'. A dark, sludgy riff monster following in the footsteps of (early) Morbid Angel. 'Litany Of The Drowners' left me with a haunted feeling & ends with a dready amount of slow, pounding riffage. This EP is quite a trip! I would highly recommend it to anyone that's looking for something utterly heavy, but also very different & special in a well-known genre. My first filthy favorite for 2012... Be sure to check out Hesper Payne's Bandcamp page for more free downloads & strange tunes!

hesperpayne.bandcamp.com
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Vibravoid - Live At Burg Herzberg Festival (2011)

2012-01-14T16:09:00.003+01:00

Last Vibravoid post. A superb live recording from last year at Burg Herzberg Festival (Breitenbach, Germany). Filled with old & newly released tracks from their latest full-length: 'Minddrugs'. Check it out!

Physical needs: ATIH

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Mudfest 2012

2012-01-14T13:06:00.003+01:00

Here's a short post to promote a big DIY festival. For all you Dutch people out there (and those who like to travel). Brace for an epic psyched out, riff-laden weekend, starting friday January 20.

"Mudgate independently books and promotes underground doom, sludge, stoner and psychedelic bands in the Netherlands. We try to help bands that we believe in, finding gigs or plan tours with our partners in the Benelux, Germany, France, Spain and further.... The festival is 100% organized by volunteers. Our aim is to create (and be part of) an underground network of likeminded people, bands, bookers, labels and graphic artists, to put the music on the map."

*On friday we put the emphasis on psychedelic, trippy stoner, and on saturday you can drown yourself in sludge, noise, doom and postrock.

More info: mudgate.nl/ Facebook

Tickets: Azijnfabriek

Vibravoid - Triptamine (2009)

2012-01-13T14:47:00.005+01:00

"This CD release collects the best tracks from all previous Triptamine EP's Vinyl. The CD does not only consist of Triptamine material but includes also unreleased and alternative versions" -Nasoni Records

Triptamine is a great starting point to get into the overall sound of Vibravoid; A trip filled with kraut, space, psychedelic & progressive/ experimental rock. Comes with an extra DVD (full 60 min TV concert + a live version of 'Mother Sky' live in Athens, Greece 2009).

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Vibravoid - Distortions (2009)

2012-01-12T17:11:00.000+01:00

Fourth album by this wonderful German space travelin' band.

Physical needs: Sulatron/ Nasoni Records

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Vibravoid - Void Vibration (2002)

2012-01-12T13:05:00.001+01:00

This one came highly recommended by some trusted blog fans. I've read about this band, saw their crazy artwork, but never took the time to actually check 'em out. Glad I finally did... Vibravoid is a true gem in the world of psychedelic/ space rock. Influenced by the classics (Hawkwind, early Pink Floyd) to create their own intergalactic sonic trips. In more recent times: put them next to bands like Farflung, Litmus, Øresund Space Collective & Astrosoniq. Vibravoid should fill another black hole in your intergalactic music library...

vibravoid.com

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Hypnos 69 - Promise Of A New Moon (2003)

2012-01-10T15:27:00.000+01:00

The somewhat missing album in the Hypnos 69 collection. When it comes to vintage psychedelic rock, this band is my absolute favorite from Belgium. In the early days, Hypnos 69 started with a unique brand of 60's/ 70's 'stoner'- hard rock that would slowly evolve to a more psychedelic & freeform style (I highly recommend 'Legacy', their latest on Elektrohasch). Promise Of A New Moon is the band's second full-length, released on Rock'n Roll Radio.

Archived review at Lords Of Metal.

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myspace.com/hypnos69

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Wench - Wench EP (2011)

2012-01-10T15:02:00.000+01:00

Here's a great little band from Sydney, Australia. Wench plays a raw, thick style of straightforward stoner/ hard rock, following in the footsteps of Kyuss, early QOTSA with a hint of alcohol fueled Southern rock (Halfway To Gone, Alabama Tunderpussy, Down,...). Some kick-ass grooves on here, definitely worth checking out!

"We started to get our shit sorted the latter half of 2007. We've faced some major hurdles since, including the passing of our great mate Darren Egelhoff (the drummer and a founding member of the band) We've finished the E.P on his behalf and we will be back out there gigging around Feb 2012, meanwhile, here is our music, listen enjoy and we'll see you soon!!"

wench1.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/wenchband

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EYE - Center Of The Sun (2011)

2012-01-09T13:57:00.001+01:00

EYE is a distinct, spaced out rock trio from Columbus, Ohio. They play a weird, but oh so addictive style of dark, proggy psychedelic rock. Think Hawkwind & (early) Farflung. This is their self-released debut from October 2011. Highly dynamic, intergalactic grooves for your mind & ears...

eyemusic.bandcamp.com

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Blood Of The Sun - Death Ride (2008)

2012-01-07T14:53:00.000+01:00

Latest full-length. Re-released in 2009 on the same label (Brainticket) with new artwork.

"Blood of the Sun unleashes its third album of heavy duty real man’s rock n’ roll! With very special guest, Derek St. Holmes, on vocals. Super charged with organ/keys and high octane rock riffing."

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Blood Of The Sun - In Blood We Rock (2007)

2012-01-06T02:05:00.000+01:00

A heavy slab of 70's stoner/ hard rock from Texas. Deep Purple meets Monster Magnet meets Spiritual Beggars with some sexy Hammond style keyboards. Another solid, rockin' band to add to the collection...

Second full-length, released on Brainticket records (CD/ LP)

myspace.com/bloodofthesun

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Stonerobixxx Best Of - Swampy Adventurous Jams (2011)

2011-12-31T17:28:00.001+01:00

Last one for this year! A selection of sludgy, hard to categorize stoner/ doom. This is a more varied compilation with epic, lengthy tracks. Artists include Elder, Wiht, Sungrazer, Dopethrone, Ethereal Riffian, Omega Massif,...

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Stonerobixxx Best Of - Hot, Dusty Desert Blues (2011)

2011-12-31T17:08:00.001+01:00

A selection of warm, fuzzed out bluesy 70's grooves Artists include Mars Red Sky, The Heavy Eyes, Danava, Premonition 13, Holy Mount, The Flying Eyes,...

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Stonerobixxx Best Of - Riffs From The Deep (2011)

2011-12-31T01:07:00.003+01:00

A selection of huge riffs & doomed grooves. Artists include Belzebong, Tank 86, Lento, Indian, Thorun, Bongripper, YOB, Serpentcult,... Mostly instrumental, slow to mid-tempo.

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Stonerobixxx Best Of - Furious Grooves/ Deadly Rhythms (2011)

2011-12-30T20:18:00.002+01:00

A selection of faster, hard hitting stoner rock 'n roll grooves. Uptempo riffage! Artists include Herder, Thorr-Axe, Weedeater, Sigiriya, Sahara Surfers, Lo-Pan, Wo Fat, Black Pyramid...

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Stonerobixxx Best Of - 70's Psychedelica/ Occult Tales (2011)

2011-12-30T20:10:00.001+01:00

A selection of Sabbathian, dark & unholy 70's worsphipping vibes. Artists include Orchid, Blood Ceremony, Pentagram, Saturnalia Temple, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, The Gates Of Slumber,... Ending with some classy, doomed female vocals.

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Stonerobixxx Best Of - Psychedelic Trips/ Ambient Journeys (2011)

2011-12-30T19:57:00.001+01:00

A selection of the finest spaced out, psychedelic & ambient tunes. Trippy & laid-back... Artists include Het Droste Effect, Kamni, Radar Men From The Moon, Umber, Arcazas, The Cosmic Dead,..

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Best of 2011 - End of 2011...

2011-12-30T19:28:00.000+01:00

I hope you guys enjoyed my favorite picks, it was quite hard to make a solid selection out of all those wonderful albums thrown at me. I decided to end this rifftastic year with some musical gifts & a small update; Stonerobixxx is now on Facebook (officially and still stuck in the 70's), I will use this page to get closer with artists & fans of the blog. Check out the sidebar, click like & keep yourself instantly updated!

In the past 2 days I made a big selection (over 65 tracks & artists) to make some themed compilation albums. A representation of the best Stonerobixxx approved tunes in 2011, from psychedelic rock to classic doom & heavy stoner jams. All in high quality MP3 with exclusive artwork to fit the mood. Check those out in the upcoming posts. Enjoy the new year folks, get high as a kite & booze it up!

Best of 2011 - Biggest Surprises From The Underground

2011-12-28T16:09:00.000+01:00

Wiht - The Harrowing Of The North (Self-released)

An epic instrumental masterpiece in a thoughtful conceptual package (telling the story of William the Conqueror). Taking influence from post-, stoner, doom & atmopsheric rock. Mighty fine 2-track album from one of the most promising instrumental bands I layed my ears on this year.

Felipe Arcazas - Induction To The Subconscious EP (Self-released)

Pure, uncompromised desert worshipping psychedelic rock. Brant Bjork meets Hawkwind. Amazing EP from solo artist Felipe Arcazas, who just came outta nowhere with the most groovy laid-back tunes...

Het Droste Effect - Het Droste Effect (Self-released)

Dutch psychedelic/ fuzz rock that takes us back to the wet sounds of 35007, Gomer Pyle & 7Zuma7. Refreshing, dynamic & trippy.

Thorun - Chorus of Giants EP (Self-released)

Thorun's "Chorus Of Giants" could be described as a deadly instrumental mix of Karma To Burn & High On Fire. A big step forward from their previous work/ EP. Essential for all you ten ton riff addicts out there.

Herder - Herder (Self-released/ Reflections Records)

"These guys play some rough stoner/doom drenched in a pool of unholy hatred & sludge. Think Goatsnake, Eyehategod & High On Fire. Downtuned, angry and heavy as fuck." No need to say more...

The Heavy Eyes - The Heavy Eyes (Self-released)

One of the most solid underground albums of 2011. Bluesy 70's hard rock like it should be. A distinct sound, somewhere between Graveyard & Clutch. Vocals are spot on, grooves are killer. God, I love these guys.

Thorr-Axe - Wall Of Spears (Self-released)

This young band made quite a name for itself with their first EP & their crazy simple, but awesome video clip. 2011 marks the return of Thorr-Axe with "Wall Of Spears". A great, although not flawless album with deadly riffs & a high dose of raw energy.

Mars Red Sky - Mars Red Sky (Emergence Music)

Clear, psychedelic vibes from France. A mix of stoner, fuzz, 60's & 70's rock with some surprisingly different, but highly enjoyable vocals. Superb newcomer, see them at Roadburn 2012.

RMFTM - Intergalactic Dada & Space Trombones (Self-released)

Odd, intergalactic psychedelic/ space rock with a dirty, raw side. Just like 'Het Droste Effect', this band takes us back to the old days of those distinct trippy jams from the 90's & beginning of 2000. From 35007 to Gomer Pyle & Monkey3, a sound that I adore like no other...

Belzebong - Sonic Scapes & Weedy Grooves (Self-released)

The Polish answer to Bongzilla. Absolutely fantastic instrumental stoner jams, nothing more, nothing less. Light one up & obey the riffs.

Without God - Lambs To The Slaughter (RAIG Records)

Utterly thick 'n heavy stoner/ doom grooves from Russia, currently on the wonderful R.A.I.G records (Ahkmed, Mountain of Judgement, The Grand Astoria).

Dopethrone - Dark Foil (Self-released)

A solid stoner-sludge band labeled too quickly by their obvious name. Actually there's much more to it; The tracks are well-written & the overall sound is everything what you could wish for. I didn't really got into 'Demonsmoke', the band's previous album. But I do believe Dark Foil is a silent underground classic that everyone should hear on unholy volumes.

Witch Mountain - South Of Salem (Self-released)

Loud, soulful female vocals & thick doomy riffage. A daring combination indeed. 'South of Salem' nails it, and brings us another original record in the genre. The band recently signed with Profound Lore Records.

Umber - Morning's Pass EP (Self-released)

One of the most pure, simple & beautiful ambient tunes that I rested my ears on. Really mellow, folkish ambient post-rock. Another promising solo artist to bookmark.

Demonic Death Judge - The Descent (Inverse Records)

Punishing sludge metal from Finland that isn't afraid to experiment with a sea of psychedelica. Their third full-length is a winner!

Zodiac - Demo (Self-released)

Zodiac recently surprised me with their Demo from last month. Heavy & accessible stoner/ blues rock. From the first to the last track, classic.

Decaying - Devastate (Hellthrasher Productions)

Decaying, addicted to all things Bolt Thrower & Asphyx, made it's own statement with 'Devastate'. A highly impressive record for this young three-man band. The production could use a crunchy kick in the ass, but the tracks on here are nostalgic old school death/ doom classics. Some stunning riffs & great songwriting on here.

Best of 2011 - Favorite Albums

2011-12-24T18:08:00.000+01:00

YOB - Atma (Profound Lore Records)

What can I say? One of the biggest & baddest stoner/ doom bands out there, they never cease to amaze me. This is YOB's most brutal & raw release yet. My no.1 favorite for 2011...

Blood Ceremony - Living With The Ancients (Metal Blade)

Blood Ceremony had me in 2008 with their magnificent s/t album. It was a refreshing old school take on vintage doom with a folkish occult side. Living With The Ancients builds forward on that formula, bringing updates to the songwriting, vocals, dynamics & overall heaviness. My hidden pleasure of 2011...

Elder - Dead Roots Stirring (MeteorCity)

A psychedelic stoner/ doom classic, in every sense of the word. Heavy, melodic, immersive, trippy,.. One of the most talented young bands out there in the genre that exactly knows what it's doing. Another classic in the MeteorCity library.

Autopsy - Macabre Eternal (Peaceville Records)

These old school legends did it again with their comeback full-length "Macabre Eternal". A new era in the sound of Autopsy & a new rotten classic in the world of heavy music. A bulky masterpiece filled with one-of-a-kind thrashy, doomed death metal.

Disma - Towards The Megalith (Profound Lore Records)

When the first track kicks in, you know these guys mean business. The sound of Disma is absolutely stunning. It's heavy as a bulldozer factory while staying dynamic & interesting. Add a nostalgic touch + the perfect amount of tracks and you have a classic...

Tank 86 - Rise (Rising Magma Records)

Utterly heavy instrumental stoner rock/ metal from the Netherlands. From the first track to the last one: a behemoth of an album filled with killer riffs, epic melodies & hard hitting drumwork. Not for the faint-hearted.

Omega Massif - Karpatia (Denovali Records)

Mountainous post-metal, I'll take Omega Massif above everything else when it comes to this style of music. Their melancholic & oh so heavy approach makes me want to climb the Everest without any clothes on. Their sound is one big epic adventure, listen without distraction from start to finish.

Serpentcult - Raised By Wolves (Listenable Records)

Tough, but interesting times from Belgium's Serpentcult. With the departure of Michelle, the band was left in the dark without their lead vocalist. Hell, they even got a deal on Lee Dorrian's Rise Above Records with "Weight Of Light". 2011 marks the rebirth of the cult with a crushing, dark & moody instrumental album.

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - Blood Lust (Rise Above/ Killer Candy)

Sing along songs of death, torture, murder & the occult! Behold: a blast to the past with filthy 70's worshipping riffs, weird vocals & a warm crackling production. The band instantly gained a cult status that caused insane prices at online stores for their releases. Vinyl is still hard to get, just don't fool yourself to get a taste of Blood Lust.

Sigiriya - Return To Earth (The Church Within Records)

From the ashes of Acrimony, equally enjoyable grooves & more! My favorite rockin' album of 2011. Killer grooves, majestic riffs & powerful vocals. Fantastic from start to finish...

The Devil's Blood - The Thousandfold Epicentre (Ván Records)

Classic occult rock at it's finest. I kinda missed the right consistency on this one, since it's really lenghty & filled with experimental parts. But still, this release brings forth amazing new tracks with some of the best female vocals in the genre. Ván Records also did a really great job on the packaging: a pleasure for the eyes & ears.

Premonition 13 - Premonition 13 (Volcom Entertainment)

Wino's new project, and another winner for this legendary artist. The atmosphere is incredible, the songwriting is top notch & the grooves are deadly. Essential for any fan of his previous work and newcomers that need some kick ass rock!

Sahara Surfers - Sonar Pilot (Sound Zero)

Somewhere between Fu Manchu, Colour Haze & Kyuss with solid dreamy female vocals? Why not. This rising young band conquered a special place in the stoner/ fuzz rock rock genre with their distinct sound. The combination may sound weird at first, but it's so strangely addictive. Try it, love it.

Samsara Blues Experiment - Revelation & Mystery (World In Sound)

A fantastic album, but I guess I'm not really there with Revelation & Mystery. This is Samsara Blues Experiment, the guys that did Long Distance Trip. That album was one hell of a ride, damn. R&M is darker and more straightforward, but fails to capture the trippy excitement that the previous album had. Still, you can't go wrong with all the mighty jams on here!

Monkey3 - Beyond The Black Sky (Stickman Records)

A disappointment at first, Monkey3 is one of my favorites when it comes to heavy spaced out instrumental jams. Their first 2 albums are classics in my book. With this album the band kinda lost the epic energy I expected from them. After a few listens, tracks like Camhell & Motorcycle Broer saved the day for me. Not my favorite Monkey3 album, but still a good one.

Best of 2011 - Introduction

2011-12-24T16:46:00.000+01:00

Let me start by saying that 2011 was a year full of anticipation, surprises & let downs. For Stonerobixxx it was another busy year, filled with requests, discoveries & reviews. But also a year of doubt. Doubt that led to astonishment and new possibilities.

This blog has become one of the biggest in the genre in it's 4 years of existence, with almost 2000 dedicated google followers & over 10.000 daily page views. A massive shout-out to you guys, who made this possible with endless amounts of love & support. The fans, the artists, the lovers, the haters, anyone who visits & shares this blog. As a dedicated music fan & mp3 blogger: thank you!

This years edition of the best & most tasty albums will be split into 2 parts: Favorite Albums & Biggest Surprises From The Underground. The second part will throw a bigger spotlight on any band requests I've gotten & DIY artists in our favorite genres. Again, feel free to leave your own favorite(s)/ opinions in the comments!

Stonerobixxx wishes you a Doomy Christmas & A Psychedelic New Year!

Cianide - A Descent Into Hell (1994)

2011-12-23T18:52:00.000+01:00

Second full-length. Be sure to check out Cianide's latest album (July 2011) on Hells Headbangers.

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Cianide - The Dying Truth (1992)

2011-12-23T14:40:00.000+01:00

Dumping 2 more classics before the holidays, on a death/ doom streak... Here's a really hidden gem in the genre. Cianide from Chicago, Illinois saw the light back in 1990. This is their debut full-length from 1992 after self-releasing 2 demo tapes. This is classic ten ton heavy death metal played at unholy slow tempos. Similar to Winter's Into Darkness and of course the current masters in the genre: Hooded Menace (on a side note: Cianide re-released their third full-length on Razorback records).

myspace.com/cianidekills
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Autopsy - Macabre Eternal (2011)

2011-12-22T17:01:00.001+01:00

Some more happy Christmas songs for y'all. So, what can I say about this monster? One of the most legendary & rotten death metal acts returns with a monumental full-length, filled with guts & gore! This is without a doubt the best sounding Autopsy yet. It's old school, crushing, heavy & dirty like you never heard it before. And just look at the artwork, how awesome is that? Overlooked, but absolutely essential for any self-respecting death metal fan in 2011... Get this & don't forget to check out some classic tunes from the past.

autopsydeathmetal.com

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Disma - Towards The Megalith (2011)

2011-12-20T20:03:00.000+01:00

Nearing the end of 2011... Busy compiling & writing a solid "best of", this year's list will be extensive. In the meantime; Putting up some more filthy favorites (in case you missed them). Starting with Disma's "Towards The Megalith", released back in July. This band features members of Incantation, Methadrone & Funebrarum. Crushing Death Metal made by old school veterans, no fancy tricks on here. This is pure, brutal & doomed as fuck. One of the most addictive metal albums I laid my ears on in the past 2 years. Pure gold from start to finish!

dismaband.com

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The Eternal Twilight - Another Quiet Day (2011)

2011-12-20T16:26:00.000+01:00

Here's an unusual request from India. "The Eternal Twilight" is a drone/ ambient project that makes highly serene & immersive music (check out the video below!). It's a little short, but this is some damn fine minimalistic & beautiful music.. Sit back, enjoy & get a warm fuzzy feeling in the cold winter days.

"Another Quiet Day" is sophomore effort and EP by now, multi national ambient/drone/post-rock/ethereal band, The Eternal Twilight. It will officially, mark as the first release as a 4 men band and all members belonging to different countries.

theternaltwilight.bandcamp.com
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Stone Angels - Within The Witch (2011)

2011-12-19T16:12:00.002+01:00

"Stone Angels", hailing from the ruins of Christchurch, New Zealand. This band plays a blackened style of haunting sludge metal. Influenced by all corners in the genre; From the classics like Eyehategod & Electric Wizard to the distinct & hateful sounds of 16, Iron Monkey & the more recent Cough. Nothing too original, but great nonetheless. The overall sound on here has a really "doomed" feel too it in combination with a more death/ growlish approach to the vocals (read: not your average sludge screaming). Gave this one a few spins and it kept me coming back for more. Within The Witch is a great start from yet another fresh band in the genre, check it out!

Featuring members of Second Gear Grind

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Freedom Hawk - Freedom Hawk (2009)

2011-12-17T13:10:00.001+01:00

Second full-length, released on MeteorCity. Get their latest 2011 album "Holding On" through Small Stone records.

Physical needs: ATIH/ MeteorCity

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Freedom Hawk - Sunlight (2008)

2011-12-16T13:35:00.003+01:00

Black Sabbath meets Soundgarden meets Fu Manchu or: Freedom Hawk from Tidewater, Virginia. This is truly an incredible band that I missed back in the days. Fantastic grooves, Ozzy approved vocals & solid songwriting. Fat, cruisin' stoner/ hard rock how it should be! For fans of Sheavy, Nebula, Sasquatch, Truckfighters,...

Debut on Magic Lady Records.

freedomhawkband.com
myspace.com/freedomhawk

Physical needs: ATIH

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Danava - Hemisphere Of Shadows (2011)

2011-12-15T12:14:00.000+01:00

Portland's Danava, amongst the masters of modern 70's prog, return after a 3 year break with "Hemisphere Of Shadows". If you loved their previous effort, this one is a no-brainer. Some sexy great riffs on here in a warm retro package. Highly recommended if you're a fan of this kinda sound.

myspace.com/danava

Physical needs: Kemado records/ ATIH (Limited Vinyl LP)

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Titan - Untitled (2006)

2011-12-14T14:08:00.002+01:00

Titan, hailing from Brookly, New York. Bringing an intergalactic style of psychedelic jams in the likes of Zombi (Steve Moore is on bass & synth on their latest album) with a touch of heavy psych krautrock, think Sula Bassana for example. Any fan of proggy, psychedelic music should get a hold of this band!

Untitled debut album, re-released on the British Paradigms Recordings (limited edition). This band later signed too TeePee & is currently active on Relapse records.

myspace.com/titanaut

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Ice Dragon - The Burl, The Earth, The Aether (2010)

2011-12-12T23:22:00.004+01:00

From Boston, Massachusetts comes "Ice Dragon". With a mind stuck in the fantastic 70's while overdosing on dirty fuzzed out distortions. Somewhere between early Sabbath, Sleep & Electric Wizard, from the production to the ghastly vocals & riffs. The Burl, The Earth, The Aether is Ice Dragon's debut from last year, you can stream & get their latest release "The Sorrowful Sun" (July 2011) through Bandcamp. Finding too much fantastic releases on there nowdays, this band is no exception...

icedragon.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/icedragonofficial

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Nordic Nomadic - Nordic Nomadic (2007)

2011-12-10T16:55:00.001+01:00

"Nordic Nomadic" is the solo project of Chad Ross, singer/guitarist in Canada's Quest For Fire. This is his s/t debut album from 2007, released on Blue Fog Recordings. A beautiful, folkish psychedelic experience. Anyone that's looking for something else between the violence of heavy riffs, give it a go! Also check out "Worldwide Skyline", his latest 2011 release on Teepee records.

myspace.com/nordicnomadic
nordicnomadic.blogspot.com

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King Bong - Alice In Stonerland (2010)

2011-12-10T16:26:00.001+01:00

Experimental psyched-out jams from Milan, Italy. Some great, pure & raw music that doesn't take itself too seriously. Gotta love it...

“Alice In Stonerland” has been recorded live, as usual, as we believe this is the only way to capture the rawness and liveliness of the rituals held in honour of the King Bong.

We also decided to experiment a bit. For the first time, under the guide of the beast, we entered the studio with our minds completely free. Nothing had been written or rehearsed, we just pressed the REC button and let the music flow.

The result is 34 minutes of improvised music; you may find the audio quality isn't the clearest, but it's free, so don't complain. We hope you’ll enjoy your listening experience of “Alice In Stonerland” as much as we enjoyed playing it. If you like what you hear, you can order this EP for 5€ (including shipping costs)!

kingbong.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/kingbongofficial

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Zodiac - Demo (2011)

2011-12-09T14:00:00.001+01:00

"Once Drummer Janosch Rathmer (Long Distance Calling) started jamming with guitar-wizard Nick van Delft in 2010 both decided that the songs that rose from their sessions had to meet the ears. So they soon joined forces with Stephan Gall (Guitar) and Robert Kahr (Bass, Organ) (both play also in Rocketchief) to form the bluesdriven, heavy and sometimes psychedelic rock-formation that should go by the name of ZODIAC."

Request time: Zodiac from Germany, presenting their first demo. Zodiac's sound is somewhere between Led Zeppelin, early Kyuss, Thin Lizzy & CCR. It has a really smooth late 60's/ 70's vibe going on. From the grooves to the dusty riffs & classy solo's. This is throwback rock in a modern package done right. It's thick, catchy & has balls. Check it out! Be sure to visit Zodiac's website to get your hands on (cheap) limited physical copies/ merch.

zodiac-rock.bandcamp.com
zodiac-rock.com

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Indian - Guiltless (2011)

2011-12-08T13:17:00.001+01:00

Chicago's "Indian", one of my early addictions to doomy sludge metal. The Unquiet Sky blew my mind in the past with an utterly heavy, raw & destructive sound. This band was quite unique back in the day & it lived on, deeply underground. This year the almighty Relapse Records picked these guys up with "Guiltless", Indian's fourth album. This one proves that the band is still going strong with their sludged out sounds of hate & despair. Brace yourself!

myspace.com/indiandoom

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The Wounded Kings - In The Chapel Of The Black Hand (2011)

2011-12-06T20:56:00.001+01:00

The Wounded Kings is one of those bands who kept quite a low profile in my music library with "Embrace Of The Narrow House". I never really started listening (read: with intensity) to these guys, until now. Thank god for Doommantia with their awesome reviews, be sure to head over there and read it. "In The Chapel Of The Black Hand" is the third full-length from these English doomsters.

The band recently changed their vocalist, George Birch, with Sharie Neyland. Quite a change, since the vocals of Birch were part of the huge, unholy sound. Anyhow, it seems like the band did the right thing after all. I'm always a bitch for female vocals, especially when it comes to hypnotizing, haunting doom. From The Devil's Blood to Acid King & Blood Ceremony, it just works like a charm. In a nutshell: Expect a heavy dose of utterly heavy wizard riffing in a spooky, medieval package. Check it out, highly recommended!

myspace.com/thewoundedkings2

Physical needs: I Hate Records/ Bigcartel (vinyl/ merch)

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Tia Carrera - Heaven/ Hell (2007)

2011-12-06T20:24:00.001+01:00

3 track EP released on Arclight Records. Be sure to check out the band's last 2 releases through Smallstone Records.

Physical needs: Amazon/ Relapse

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Tia Carrera - Tia Carrera (2006)

2011-12-06T19:11:00.001+01:00

Second full-length on Australian Cattle God Records.

Physical needs: Amazon

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Tia Carrera - The November Session (2003)

2011-12-06T15:49:00.001+01:00

Finally got my hands on some older, high quality Tia Carrera releases. Time to give these guys more exposure on here. Tia Carrera is a 3-piece jam band from Austin, Texas. They (mostly) play improvised tunes, following in the footsteps of old legends like Cream, Blue Cheer & Jimi Hendrix. This is bluesy, psychedelic "stoner rock" in it's most raw & purest form. Just like San Diego's Earthless, Tia Carrera isn't afraid to make 20+ minute tracks filled with colourful jams. Highly recommended for anyone that loves hot, dusty rock without any rules... Released by Australian Cattle God Records.

myspace.com/tiacarrera

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Felipe Arcazas - Aeolian Processes (2011)

2011-12-01T14:15:00.001+01:00

New EP by Felipe 'Arcazas'. Get this desert beauty to keep yourself warm before Christmas arrives. And hey, don't forget to support this guy so he can make more great music!

Here's a track/ vid from the first EP (Induction To The Subconscious), posting it again because it's so damn great;

arcazas.bandcamp.com
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The Christpunchers - Psalms For A New Dark Age (2005)

2011-11-29T17:19:00.001+01:00

Another gem that was missing on here. Pounding, apocalyptic, atmospheric & HEAVY. View the original post of this wonderful band here.

"Conceived in 2005, at the dawn of the collapse of Western society and paralleling dark times in the personal lives of the band, 'Psalms' perfectly mirrors these elements in a bleak well of despair and hopelessness. Seeing the crash course of home recording technology met head on with the types who wait to purposely derail the speeding train into a bottomless void of twisted, nauseous doom."

Support!: thechristpunchers.bandcamp.com

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Demonic Death Judge - The Descent (2011)

2011-11-28T16:15:00.001+01:00

This Finnish 4-piece left quite an impression with their debut EP in 2010. DDJ returns with 'The Descent', an hour long journey into the filthy psychedelic swamps of stoner/ sludge. This is a band filled with surprises and a sound that goes above the usual standards of the genre. Imagine the chainsaw guitars of early 90's death metal (Entombed, Dismember) played with the slow, fierce hatred of sludge (Iron Monkey, Eyehategod) into a sea of gloomy 70's psychedelica. It may sound weird, but it definitely works on here. I absolutely love this kind of "experimental" sound that goes in all directions while staying surprisingly familiar. Demonic Death Judge crafted something unique & refreshing here. Grab it, buy it & give it a few spins!

Support the band through Bandcamp here
physical needs: DDJ Blogspot & Inverse Records

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The Devil's Blood - The Thousandfold Epicentre (2011)

2011-11-26T13:24:00.001+01:00

This one was 'on hold' for quite some time. With the sea of new releases this year it's hard to keep track of all the fantastic music that's coming our way... So here we have 'The Thousandfold Epicentre', the second full-length from The Devil's Blood

There are lots of praising reviews out there, and when I mostly agree on the fact that this is a lengthy, epic work of weird psychedelica & occult 70's worshipping rock. The Thousandfold Epicentre is quite a mountain to climb with it's 1,2 hour length & more experimental take on the overall sound. An album that shows progression like no other while staying true to the old school sound. But when taking a dose of this unholy Dutch ritual I still prefer the band's EP & debut. That being said, a matter of personal taste really, this is a damn good album that comes highly recommended (I absolutely love the opener & the title track). All this comes in a fantastic package with stunning artwork (both digi CD/ LP). More reviews: Doommantia/ Lords Of Metal

myspace.com/thedevilsblood

Physical needs: Ván Records

Ufesas - Ufesas (2011)

2011-11-24T15:23:00.001+01:00

Groovy, laid back jams from Uruguay. This band creates a unique sound, influenced by many old & new artists. Something like The Stooges meets Wooden Shjips at a Hawkwind concert with a mix of Five Horse Johnson & Nebula. Just naming a few off the top of my head.. This is the kind of album that cries for another spin to discover more. Bluesy, sexy jams that are dangerously addictive...

"This album contains no instrumental overdubs with the exceptions of vocals, and synth. it was recorded one cold afternoon in the austral winter during the month of august."

ufesas.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/ufesas

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Umber - Earth Feet, Lifted (2011)

2011-11-23T19:53:00.001+01:00

2 new tracks from UK's Umber, for all the post-/ ambient lovers out there. View the previous post one this wonderful single man band here.

"Umber's latest release finds young composer Alex Steward progressing from the humble surroundings of his bedroom in the countryside, to the grander backdrop of the city. These two tracks were originally composed for a collaborative live audio visual installation with film-maker Chris Shen and were performed at Manchester's Free for Arts Festival in October 2011.
The new recordings find Alex utilising familiar elements which made 'Morning's Pass' (his debut EP) so successful; electric swells, organic heart and uplifting and life-affirming melodies to create his unique sound of subtle euphoria." -Hawk Moon Records

umber.bandcamp.com

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Dopefight Vinyl

2011-11-22T18:53:00.001+01:00

A quick promotional heads up: Dopefight's 'Buds' (without a doubt one of the most overlooked releases of 2010) gets a limited release on Vinyl. So what are you waiting for? Get a taste of Brighton's best kept secret in 2011...

Original post here, Get the vinyl through Funeral Industries.

The Heavy Eyes - The Heavy Eyes (2011)

2011-11-21T12:40:00.001+01:00

The Heavy Eyes just finished their debut full-length, and guess what? It's fantastic. I recently got hooked to their amazing promo EP from a while ago (view the original post here). On their full-length you get all those wonderful tracks and more. This has to be one of the best kept secrets in the Bandcamp underground. Their sound instantly reminds me of the first time listening to bands like Nebula & Clutch, where the label 'stoner rock' meant more than just a couple of stoned, groovy hot riffs. It's the 70's all over again with a fresh, bluesy & ass-kickin' sound. The Heavy Eyes will guarantee it...

Read some great reviews here & here.

myspace.com/theheavyeyes

Support the band: theheavyeyesmemphis.bandcamp.com

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Sigiriya - Return To Earth (2011)

2011-11-19T18:01:00.001+01:00

Here's one I completely missed, Sigiriya's 'Return To Earth';

'Do you remember the British band Acrimony? This band from Swansea in Wales was one of the flag bearers of the British stoner/doom scene in the 90s. Next to several EP’s and splits they recorded two albums. ‘Hymns From The Stone’ and ‘Tumuli Shroomaroom’. In 2001 they quit and members of the band ended up in other bands such as Iron Monkey and The Dukes Of Nothing. Four out of five Acrimony members found each other again in 2009 and started the band Sigiriya of which the debut ‘Return To Earth’ has been unleashed upon this world. Sound wise there is a resemblance to Acrimony, especially when it comes to the vocals of Dorian Walters. All songs sound great and are based on heavy riffs. What was started in Birmingham by Black Sabbath is professionally continued in Swansea' -Lords Of Metal

myspace.com/sigiriyawales

Highly recommended' Essential for any fan of the wonderful Acrimony & furious stoner jams in general...

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Samsara Blues Experiment - Revelation & Mystery (2011)

2011-11-16T16:00:00.001+01:00

Lots of incredible releases this year. I'm just getting (absolutely) addicted to the latest jams of Elder & Tia Carrera (which I'll post later), and then this beast comes out of nowhere! Revelation & Mystery, just look at that cover art..

Samsara Blues Experiment is one of those bands who can instantly make my day. These fine German guys play stunning jams influenced by all the pages of the 70's/ stoner/ doom/ psychedelic/ space catalogue. They have a highly interesting & dynamic approach to the genres we all adore, and transform it into their own distinctive formula. A groovy, trippy mix of jammin' stoner psychedelica. They did it again with this record: and it's alot grittier & straightforward this time. Any fan of kick-ass rock with a psychedelic touch should give this one a try. Top 10 material right here.. Get a taste of their previous masterpiece 'Long Distance Trip' here.

myspace.com/samsarablues

Physical needs: samsarabluesexperiment.com (CD/ LP)

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Saturnalia Temple - UR (2008)

2011-11-15T16:03:00.001+01:00

Incredible psychedelic/ drugged out doom from Sweden. Somewhere between Sons Of Otis, Cough & Electric Wizard. Slow, evil, occult & heavy as fuck. Gotta love it.. Debut album on Psychedoomelic records. Grab this one & be sure to check out their latest full-length!

myspace.com/saturnaliatemple

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Doomraiser - Mountains Of Madness (2011)

2011-11-14T20:07:00.001+01:00

Italy's Doomraiser returns with 'Mountains Of Madness'... Another solid release from this rising band in the genre. Listen to their previous album here.

'The level of crippling doom has been cut back ever so slightly, there is nothing on this release to compare with 'Another Black Day' from the exceptionally classic 'Erasing the Remembrance' album and this leads me to my next point. Rather than simply copying the style and vibe of that album, they have progressed and created an album with its own unique feel, sound textures and atmosphere but don't worry doom-heads, this is still very much a doom-metal album.
The more varied approach on 'Mountains Of Madness' gives the album a certain mystique that 'Erasing the Remembrance' didn't have, there is something in these occult-driven grooves that makes this their most original album to date. There is only 5 songs spread out over 46 very enigmatic minutes and it is without a doubt some of best music I have listened to all year.' -Full review at Doommantia

myspace.com/doomraiser

Physical needs: Blood Rock Records

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Molior Superum - Towards The Haze (2011)

2011-11-12T12:51:00.001+01:00

Funky stoner vibes from Sweden! Molior Superum will rock your socks off with 'Towards The Haze'. Tight, dirty, garage-injected bluesy rock. Something like Greenleaf meets early Clutch. Only 3 tracks on here with a total length of 13 minutes. And that's my only complaint really, a full-length from these guys would be killer! Check it out..

myspace.com/moliorsuperum

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Autopsy - Mental Funeral 20th Anniversary Edition (2011)

2011-11-07T18:02:00.000+01:00

Time for another essential classic in the magical world of death/ doom. For those who have been living under a rock: Autopsy reunited in 2009, and how. In times where alot of metal bands are mindless copies of each other & aim for 'wider audiences', underground artists like Autopsy will show us the way without any bullshit. Still raw, unique & rotten to the core. My no.1 Death Metal release for this year is without a doubt 'Macabre Eternal', their latest (followed closely by Disma's 'Towards The Megalith'). I HIGHLY recommend these releases for anyone that's into slow, pounding doomy death metal. Now get a load of Mental Funeral (originally released in 1991), renewed last month in all it's gory glory...

autopsydeathmetal.com
myspace.com/autopsyofficial

Check out the Gore Store for tasty merch!

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Premonition 13 - 13 (2011)

2011-11-04T13:13:00.000+01:00

This one was requested quite alot around here, so grab it while it's hot; Wino's latest project. The man behind influential bands like Saint Vitus, The Obsessed & Spirit Caravan. Like all his previous work, Premonition 13 brings us more Wino approved extravagant doom. A no-brainer for any fan of the genre, check it out.

'In many ways Premonition 13 is very close to The Hidden Hand in style and sound except there is two guitars playing off each other here which gives the songs room to breathe and move more than they ever did in The Hidden Hand. But some things remain the same - the doomy riffing, blistering lead work and Wino's half spoken vocal croon all make their presence felt in a collection of 9 very strong songs.' -Doommantia Review

Check out premonition13.com for merch & physical copies (Vinyl/ CD)

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Ostend Powers - Ostend Powers (2009)

2011-11-04T08:00:00.000+01:00

A special band request for all to hear. This one comes from Belgium, close to where I live. Supporting the locals through the blog! The sound of Ostend Powers is a little different from the stuff I usually share on here, so be warned & surprised. Expect a blend of modern metal with hard rock & cross-over influences. Usually not my cup of tea, but I kinda dig the overall sound on this album. It's honest, solid, well-executed & rocks!

'Ostend Powers dominates through an onslaught of melodic vocals and groove rock guitars, reinforced by smash out beats. Our trademark sound is the melody that is laced throughout our music, taking listeners on an emotionally diverse rollercoaster ride.'

ostendpowers.be

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Coffins - Ancient Torture (2011)

2011-11-03T20:30:00.000+01:00

Here's a special treat for you all. Coffins is still one of the main reasons I got into death/ doom in the early days of the blog. However, this obscure Japanese band released countless splits, mostly on vinyl. Quite a hidden rarity for the digital music lover... 'Ancient Torture' compiles all the those rare tracks on 2 lengthy discs. Comes in 8-panel digipack & 4xLP box through Power It Up records. What's not to love?

Physical needs: Deepsend Records (CD)/ Power It Up (LP)

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Black Tusk - Set The Dial (2011)

2011-11-03T14:05:00.001+01:00

One of the Savannah favorites (alongside Kylesa & Baroness) returns with 'Set The Dial'. Black Tusk's third full-length, recently released through Relapse records. This band still plays a dynamic, furious style of swampy sludge metal & ofcourse, the beautiful Baizley artwork is still present. I think we all know what to expect from a band like Black Tusk, they hardly disappoint. The overall sound on Set The Dial is the perfect blend between Passage Through Purgatory & Taste The Sin. Black Tusk is sticking to their guns & delivers another solid album. Check it out!

blacktuskterror.com
myspace.com/blacktusk

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Verma - Salted Earth (2010)

2011-11-03T02:11:00.002+01:00

When I first laid my ears on Chicago's 'Verma' I was instantly pleased by a sea of warm, psychedelic vibes... And that's exactly what this band does: giving you a big trippy ear & mind massage. Another fabulous little Bandcamp gem for all to hear...

Go read another quick review at prog-sphere.

verma.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/vermaband

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The Cosmic Dead - Psychonaut (2011)

2011-11-02T15:13:00.002+01:00

Heavy psyched out droning kraut rock from Glasgow. In the likes of Naam, Quest For Fire, White Hills,.. This is a 'collection of early jams / rehearsal room recordings & various other ditties', in other words: a great starting point to further explore the sonic depths of The Cosmic Dead. Be sure to grab their full-length from May 2011 through Bandcamp.

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Corrupted - Garten Der Unbewusstheit (2011)

2011-10-28T00:12:00.001+02:00

This one has been out since mid-August, the latest full-length from one of Japan's most obscure & underground bands. Corrupted creates music like no other and 'Garten Der Unbewusstheit' is no exception... Haunting, eerie & utterly heavy. Undoubtedly another lengthy classic in the Corrupted library!

dxmxtx.com/corrupted
myspace.com/intoadarkness

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Sahara Surfers - Sonar Pilot (2011)

2011-10-27T18:54:00.001+02:00

I'm excited to bring you guys another 'big' review here at Stonerobixxx. Sahara Surfers, one of the more recent bands out there in the magical world that is stoner rock brings us 'Sonar Pilot'. To dive right in; The intro grabs you immediately & takes the listener on a deadly, yet colourful trip of fuzz, psychedelic & stoner rock. Austria's Sahara Surfers are back with a vengeance: heavier riffs, dreamy energetic vocals, a more diverse take on the songwriting,.. All in a rock solid production.

I think this is one of those underground bands that feels instantly 'fresh'. taking different influences & blending them in their own original form. With Sonar Pilot this formula expands even more. The vocals are more balanced this time & give the sound a whole new interesting dimension, or: how heavy fuzzed out riffs go hand in hand with tough but clean female vocals (take the track 'Ganjalf' as an example). Sahara Surfers certainly nails it like no other...

Instrumentally the sound on Sonar Pilot is an uplifting mix of bands like Kyuss, Dozer & Colour Haze. Especially when this record starts to rock. Overall this is a really solid & inspired piece of work. Considering the genre, Sonar Pilot definitely stands its ground in terms of musical creativity. This album cries for at least 3 listens and invites you to come back & explore it's depths. A solid and logical follow up to Spacetrip On A Paper Plane. Highly recommended!

Physical needs: Sound Zero

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Wooden Shjips - West (2011)

2011-10-26T17:24:00.000+02:00

Brace for an epic trip of 60's grooves & kraut influenced psychedelica. Wooden Shjips returns with 'West'. Recently got hooked on this wonderful record; Has to be their best & most focused work yet. Check it out asap!

woodenshjips.com
myspace.com/woodenshjips

Physical needs: Thrill Jockey/ ATIH

Rites - Rites (2011)

2011-10-25T22:43:00.001+02:00

Fierce, crusty stoner/ doom from Galway, Ireland. Expect heavy, bludgeoning riffs with evil, razorsharp vocals in a filthy production. Their highly influenced sound ranges from Black Sabbath to Iron Monkey & Electric Wizard (to name a few essentials). Nothing quite new here, but well done nonetheless. Anyone that's looking for some sludgy, swamped stoner/ doom: look no further!

myspace.com/ritesgalway
ritesgalway.tumblr.com

Physical needs: rites.bigcartel.com

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Year Of No Light - Nord (2007)

2011-10-25T01:04:00.001+02:00

Debut full-length by the French atmospheric/ post-metal band 'Year Of No Light'. I previously posted the band's latest record on here, which was an absolutely fantastic piece of sonic bliss. It's quite interesting to know how these guys sounded in '06 (before they focused on a completely instrumental sound). There is quite some evil sludge-esque power on here, from the riffs to the harsh vocal style. The sound of 'Nord' is filled with hate, but also with lots of atmosphere; A great & daring combination. Any fan of hard-hitting post-metal with a fitting ambient tone should give this a shot!

Originally released in 2006, on Radar Swarm records. Currently out of print & reissued in 2007 (CD & 2xLP) on Crucial Blast.

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The Christpunchers - Black Lung In The Age Of Crime (2011)

2011-10-24T19:38:00.001+02:00

And another stunning monolithic track from The Christpunchers...

'Originally offered up as a mail-order only bonus CD-R to folks who purchased the "Cold Hands" 7" from Unfortunate Miracle Records. This is an updated mix and hot off the hard drive, including original artwork. "Black Lung In The Age Of Crime" clocks in at over 16 minutes, enjoy!'

Be sure to get more digital Christpunchers material at thechristpunchers.bandcamp.com

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The Christpunchers - Conduit (Deprogramming In 3 Phases) (2011)

2011-10-21T17:06:00.000+02:00

3 piece instrumental sludge/doom metal band from Detroit, formed in 2001 by Vince Williams (gits, ex-7000 Dying Rats), Josh Diebel (samples, also ex-7000 Dying Rats *vox*), and Mike Alonso.

Here's an incredible, yet highly unknown band in the world of instrumental doom/ sludge. 'The Christpunchers' combine various samples, drone, noise,.. to create a layered & exciting sound that builds to an explosion of massive doom drenched riffs. Think early Isis, Pelican's first EP & the mighty works of Bongripper. A huge & immersive sound, highly recommended!

thechristpunchers.bandcamp.com
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Dead Existence - Born Into The Planet's Scars (2011)

2011-10-21T15:19:00.004+02:00

Hailing from London, England. Dead Existence brings a mix of hardcore, stoner rock, doom, sludge & more. You might've heard these guys before on their split with Dopefight.

There's alot of influence & variation in Dead Existence's sound, and especially on their second offering; 'Born Into The Planet's Scars'. I think this band could easily put out an album with 10-15 tracks on it, but they choose to compile their unholy, misathropic energy in 3 colossal tracks. The result is a tasty mixture of up-tempo, grooved out sludge/ hardcore combined with massive, pounding doom and somewhat atmospheric interludes to stitch the sonic violence together. This works well, and in a way it forces the band to be more creative with their songwriting to keep the tracks interesting. Born Into The Planet's Scars should please every fan of evil, stoned hardcorish sludge/ doom. Check it out asap!

deadexistence.bandcamp.com
deadexistence.net

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Of Spire & Trone - The Trial Of Failure (2011)

2011-10-19T16:35:00.000+02:00

CRUSHING doom from Edinburgh, Scotland. It's been quite a while since I was this impressed by such a slow, pumeling piece of thick, droning doom. This band clearly knows what they are doing, and they're doing it damn good. 3 lengthy tracks with an utterly raw & sludged out tempo, turn to 11 to get maximum results. Think early Electric Wizard meeting up with Warhorse, and you get a monstrous record entitled 'The Trial Of Failure'.

Get this one cheap through Bandcamp.

ofspireandthrone.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/ofspireandthrone

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Norska - Norska (2011)

2011-10-18T22:44:00.001+02:00

Grabbed this unholy little gem at the YOB/ Dark Castle/ Kongh tour (which was absolutely mind-blowning). 'Norska' is some really interesting & original DIY sludge from Willamette Valley, Oregon. A Great, massive & varied wall of sound. Anyone that loves filthy sludge & heavy riffs in a dark, evil atmosphere should give this a try. With Aaron Rieseberg (YOB) on bass.

'Norska formed in 2004. Their first wave of material was performed around the Northwest and recorded, but never released. Over the years they have seen a few line-up changes in the rhythm section, yet the core members of the band remain. After an indefinite hiatus the band reformed with Jason (a former guitar player in the band) on the drums and produced an album that will be available this winter.'

norska.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/norska

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YOB - Atma (2011)

2011-10-17T23:16:00.001+02:00

Finally sharing this masterpiece on here. YOB, one of the most legendary bands in the underground genre that is stoner/ doom, returns in 2011 with 'Atma'. This is the band in it's most primal, raw form yet...

From the production to the absolutely crushing tracks. This is huge, cosmic doom dragged through a vast wasteland. You won't find a calculated, clean or polished sound on here. It's evil, dark, sludgy, filthy, doomed & stoned beyond imagination. One of the best & most solid releases for 2011 and another classic in the YOB library. If you haven't already: get this!

Featuring stunning guest vocals by Scott Kelly (Neurosis) & Artwork by Stevie Floyd (Dark Castle).

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Viaticum - Trip Me Tender (2011)

2011-10-17T14:58:00.000+02:00

Warm psychedelic vibes from Winterthur, Switzerland. The band describes their music as 'Kosmickrock'. Viaticum creates a good balance between trippy instrumentals & intensive vocals, although it can be quite confusing where these guys want to take their overall sound (when the second track kicks in for example). A loose but interesting mix of space, psychedelic, kraut, prog, & psychedelic rock!

'At first we were but two guitarists playing some music in the cellar of an old house in Diessenhofen. After awhile we got to know a guy who soon joined us with his bass. In the summer of 2004 we met our first drummer on the banks of the river rhine. Now we could finally start as a band. Instead of committing collective suicide, we decided to give birth to Kosmikrock.'

viaticum.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/viaticumtrip

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Planet Of Zeus - Macho Libre (2011)

2011-10-13T01:07:00.000+02:00

With 'Macho Libre', Planet of Zeus takes their sound to the next level. It's refined with a dirty bottle of whiskey, a little more accessible and still rocks like hell. Better songwriting, great production & an interesting take on the usual stoner/ hard rock we all know.

'Heavy hard rock with some sludge and NOLA mixed in? How about Crowbar, Down, Pantera and Clutch rolled into one? Sure why not. Would it work? Well Planet of Zeus tried it and guess what? It works and works well. Where would you think this awesome sound cones from? Georgia? Nope. Portland? Guess again. Give up? Greece! -The Soda Shop

myspace.com/planetofzeusgr

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Planet Of Zeus - Eleven The Hard Way (2008)

2011-10-12T22:11:00.001+02:00

Fat 'n solid stoner grooves from Greece. Planet Of Zeus creates their own bluesy sound, taking influences from classic stoner rock (Kyuss, Fu Manchu) to dirty whiskey fueled southern metal (Down, Fireball Ministry). A kick-ass rifftastic 4-piece with lots of energy and another win for the Greek stoner metal scene.. 'Eleven The Hard Way' is the band's debut album, released in 2008 on Casket records.

myspace.com/planetofzeusgr

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Orm - Doom Messiah (2011)

2011-10-11T22:48:00.000+02:00

Sorting out some lost band requests from the last couple of months. Here we have 'Orm'; Filthy, crushing doom from Denver. Quite an unknown newcomer in the genre with a lot of potential. Heavy riffs, great, raw production & hypnotic vocals. For fans of Cough, Moss, Electric Wizard,.. Check it out!

*Update: a missing track from this release has been added on the bandcamp page!

ormofdoom.bandcamp.com

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White Hills - White Hills (2010)

2011-10-11T01:59:00.001+02:00

Warm 70's worshipping psychedelic/ space rock from New York. These guys just released a new record through Thrill Jockey records, check it out here. This is their s/t from last year; Highly recommended for anyone that loves HEAVY & varied interstellar psychedelica. Think Naam, Sula Bassana, Quest For Fire,.. to name a few. So here's a favorite pick for the blog. Let it be a gateway to dig deeper into the White Hills discography..

myspace.com/whitehills

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A short message from Mars Red Sky...

2011-10-10T15:07:00.001+02:00

Pre-order: marsredsky.bigcartel.com

marsredsky.com
myspace.com/marsredsky

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Umber - Morning's Pass (2011)

2011-10-10T14:19:00.001+02:00

'Umber' is Alex Steward, a talented DIY solo artist from the UK. This guy makes absolutely beautiful post-/ ambient music. A stunning and atmospheric sound, drawing influences from drone to folk. Hear it & immerse yourself..

"It’s always humbling to know there are amazingly talented artists out there, which really have no-where close to the following they deserve. Umber is one of them. ‘Morning’s Pass’ is a collection of six songs which Alex Steward has recorded over the past year, making this, his first official release. The EP is a mixture of gentle guitars, distant pianos and beautiful ambient textures – a combination that often promises the earth, but in this instance, delivers the distant, gazing universe on a hot, Summers day."-astranglyisolatedplace

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Iron Witch - Single Malt (2011)

2011-10-07T14:40:00.002+02:00

Five piece from Liverpool, UK. These guys sound like the lost tapes of Eyehategod, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Happens all the time in these genres, if something is really fucking good you just make it again from another perspective. In this case, I'm speaking about the nasty Southern sludge that melts our speakers. If you love bands like Eyehategod, Sourvein, Iron Monkey, Buzzov•en, Grief,.. you should add 'Single Malt' to your collection.

"The foundation of this rotten sludge, is the riff worship of bands like Black Sabbath, Sleep and St Vitus, with the influence of Black Flag sitting underneath, to give that nihilistic air, and fog of feedback, that permeates most of Eyehategod’s output. This is the soundtrack to alligator wrestling in a Louisiana swamp, cheered on by a mob of whisky-fuelled reprobates."

ironwitch.bandcamp.com
witchhunterrecords.com

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Litmus - Aurora (2009)

2011-10-07T14:13:00.000+02:00

Third & latest album, released on Rise Above records.

'The recently issued album Aurora is the best Hawkwind album since “Hall of the Mountain Grill” and should be considered a highpoint in the spacerock genre. Period. Right from the start Aurora is an uncomparable trip. The openingtrack ‘Beyond The Sun’ rages through the universe, no brakes whatsoever, driven by a rampaging mellotron and endlessly pounding riffs. When after almost twelve minutes the trip ends the listener is lost. What, quit so soon? We want more!

The first two albums by Litmus, ‘You Are Here’ and ‘Planetfall’ were nice genrefillers. Nothing more, nothing less. But on ‘Aurora’ all the pieces of the puzzle fit. Hawkwind is back, albeit under the name Litmus and all pretenders are majestically swept aside. Let one thing be clear: these are the “Kings of Infinite Space”. Real fans have stopped reading now and embark on a spacewalk to the nearest recordshop in order to buy THE spacerock album of the year. Now!' -Lords Of Metal

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Litmus - Planetfall (2007)

2011-10-06T18:01:00.002+02:00

Second full-length, released through Rise Above (promo version)/ Candlelight records.

'First track “Destroy The Mothership” sums up the entire album perfectly. A wash of spacey synths attempts to swallow up driving guitars, drums, and neat-o melodic bass lines while blue-collar vocals yelp sci-fi infused lyrics above the din. Oh, and did I mention that it will flatten you? Exhilarating? Oh yes! It’s like they bottled the energy of early Motörhead (a really easy reference in a review that mentions Hawkwind, I know), mixed it up with some of the harder moments from Levitation, and injected a slightly prog-minded artiness into the rockin’. And then, just when all of that has sunk in, “Tempest” kicks in and lays the previous track to waste, taking its best moments and amping everything up even further. In fact, that’s the trend that Litmus seems to fall into on Planetfall, as each full song (discounting the segues, of course) bests the one before it and even the fifteen minute “Under the Sign” and the seventeen minute “Expanding Universe (Twinstar Pt. 2)” don’t let up, laying solid solos on top of sometimes driving, sometimes grooving, sometimes pulsating bases that always get the foot a-tapping and the adrenaline a-rushing.' -Full review here

Physical needs: ATIH/ Amazon

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Litmus - You Are Here (2004)

2011-10-06T14:32:00.001+02:00

Litmus is a London-based space rock band formed in 2000. In terms of the blog: the perfect blend between the intergalactic instrumentals of bands like Secret Saucer & Oresund Space Collective and the furious space rockin' vibes of Farflung & Astrosoniq. Ofcourse, Hawkwind & Black Sabbath are the key influences here. Still, Litmus is quite unique in it's own way, creating spacy hard rock with an edge, a sharp edge. It's heavy, distorted, hypnotic, psychedelic, spaced out. Grab this, get in your mothership & turn it up...

myspace.com/litmusspacerock

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Kosmograd - Kosmograd (2011)

2011-10-05T14:43:00.000+02:00

Unique post-sludge with proggy & psychedelic elements. What I love about 'Kosmograd' is the raw yet thick production & the highly instrumental focus (think Omega Massif, Russian Circles, Jakob, Pelican,..). Quite a surprise when the vocals kick in on the second track. Not exactly my cup of tea after the fantastic opener, but it's executed with the right moderation in the layered & dynamic sound this band has to offer. Another highly recommended (free) Bandcamp release!

"Toronto post-metal band creates the perfect winter music, moving at the pace of a snow drift, crushing heaviness & girth pull themselves forward. Slow distortion blistered guitar riffs, crackle and break through walls of cymbal hits, as they form their own wall of drone that washes over everything only easing up as we reach the calm in the storm., Quiet post-rock guitar artistry, builds on itself free of the chains & weight of distortion. Building back into the distortion laden caustic metal guitar jabs, the band lurches forward again, gaining speed & hardcore vocal intensity. "

kosmograd.bandcamp.com
onesheet.com/kosmograd

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The Heavy Eyes - Heavy Eyes Promo EP (2011)

2011-10-01T14:52:00.000+02:00

New tunes from The Heavy Eyes, stoner blues from Memphis, Tennessee. This one is quite a step forward in terms of sound & songwriting. Rocks like hell with some fantastic fat grooves, great stuff!

theheavyeyesmemphis.bandcamp.com
myspace.com/theheavyeyes

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Le Kraken - Exalt (2011)

2011-09-30T17:07:00.000+02:00

Hard-hitting (post-)sludge from Montréal, Canada. Le Kraken creates a thick wall of pounding riffs, drums & depraved vocals. A dirty, fuzzed out sound that goes perfectly with this kind of music. Think early Isis, Godflesh, Neurosis,.. Worth checking out!

myspace.com/krakenrockmusic
lekraken.bandcamp.com

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Anima Morte - The Nightmare Becomes Reality (2011)

2011-09-29T02:07:00.003+02:00

'In this day and age where artists and bands are taking the 60’s and 70’s as inspirational grounds a particular release sometimes stands out. Anima Morte is an instrumental band who digs in the soundtrack and big conceptual albums of that time and tries to recreate the sound and feeling of acts like King Crimson, ELP and Rick Wakeman. This album features the horror movie theme and they manage to perform this very nicely. They state the composers as Ennio Morricone and Fabio Frizzi as big influences and that shows. The music has a lot of tension building and suspense, according to the theme of course.' -Lords Of Metal

Latest full-length, released on Transubstans records.

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Anima Morte - Face The Sea Of Darkness (2007)

2011-09-29T02:03:00.000+02:00

Here's something quite different for a change; Anima Morte or "vintage Italian horror music from Sweden".This band brings us back to the good old days where horror had weird, proggy, unique & memorable soundtracks.

This is a highly atmospheric, eerie & a refreshing take on the usual tunes. Even if you don't know a thing about Italian horror (and it's soundtracks), you should give it a listen. This is enthralling prog-instrumental music with an incredible atmosphere. Another underground gem that cannot be missed!

animamorte.com
myspace.com/animamorte

Physical needs: Transubstans records

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Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats - Blood Lust (2011)

2011-09-27T19:43:00.001+02:00

Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats is an unholy 3 piece from the UK. This one was requested quite alot in the comment boxes around here. Glad I picked it up recently. This is classic, 70s doom, lyrics about the occult, drugs and murder! Think Danava meeting up with Electric Wizard. Highly recommended...

myspace.com/uncleacid

Vinyl available through Rise Above records

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Lo-Pan - Salvador (2011)

2011-09-27T17:14:00.002+02:00

Another rockin' release from these fine gents from Colombus, Ohio. If you're looking for some good 'ol stoner/ desert grooves with balls, look no further. Salvador offers 11 tracks of huge, sexy riffs and it rocks HARD. This is their second full-length through Small Stone records. A quality release on one of the best labels out there, you can't go wrong with this one. Support & get some!

Roadburn album of the day.

myspace.com/lopandemic

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Drums Are for Parades - Master (2010)

2011-09-24T14:05:00.000+02:00

I'm glad to present you guys another underground gem from my own country, Belgium (always a rare opportunity). Drums Are For Parades is a band from Ghent, East Flanders. Think Baroness meeting up with The Melvins at a Masters Of Reality concert. This is not necessarily heavy music, but it packs a punch. This refreshing three-piece creates an instrumentally focused carnival of raw, unique, diverse & dirty rock. From sludge to stoner, alternative, experimental, orchestral & post-metal. Everyone should check this out asap!

myspace.com/drumsareforparades
drumsareforparades.net

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Kings Destroy - And The Rest Will Surely Perish (2010)

2011-09-24T13:19:00.003+02:00

'Kings Destroy, NYC’s newest hybrid of Stoner Rock, Doom and Hardcore, unites musicians from many of the genres’ most prolific bands. Hailing from the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, KD features guitarists Carl Porcaro and Chris Skowronski from legendary, 100k album selling ‘Killing Time’, vocalist Steve Murphy from ‘Uppercut’, drummer Rob Sefcik formerly of ‘Mans Ruin’, ‘The Begotten’, ‘Uppercut’ and ‘Electric Frankenstein’ and bassist Ed Bocchino of ‘Stanley’ and ‘Uppercut’. The common bond? “An addiction to excessive volume, power and driving, distorted riffs” explains Porcaro. With influences ranging from Zeppelin and the Who to The Melvins, Yob and Cro Mags, KD describes their sound as “brutal Sabbath heaviness with hardcore outbursts and disturbed vocals verging on the demented.”'

Solid & interesting doom metal from Brooklyn, NY. Kings Destroy is a band that blends many influences from the past & present. From the classic Sabbathian & Vitus grooves to the unholy Electric Wizard riffage & Melvins craziness. It's slow, swampy, pounding & heavy while maintaining a somewhat distinctive personality through the sound. This is still DOOM in it's crushing, raw form, but Kings Destroy can keep things interesting & even catchy with their own magic touch. For fans of The Gates Of Slumber, Black Pyramid, Saint Vitus,...

myspace.com/kingsdestroynyc

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Omega Massif - Karpatia (2011)

2011-09-18T20:52:00.001+02:00

Omega Massif has to be one of my favorite bands when it comes to instrumental /post-metal. These guys are masters in creating a unique, natural atmosphere through their instrumentals. Heavy as a mountain, while staying fresh & dramatic. This is a band that redefines the intelligent & instrumental sound of heaviness; It's massive, relentless & devastating. Breeding a vast, gloom-filled atmosphere. I think 'Karpatia' follows in the footsteps of it's predecessor and acts more as a direct sequel to Geisterstadt. This is the Omega Massif we know in it's purest & heaviest form. Another highly recommended release!

omegamassif.de
myspace.com/omegamassif

Physical needs: Denovali Records

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Elder - Dead Roots Stirring (2011)

2011-09-18T01:09:00.000+02:00

A rather busy week, making it up with some absolutely fantastic releases. Starting with Elder's 'Dead Roots Stirring'. This is their second full-length released through MeteorCity.

So, what can I say that hasn't already been said? This album is an instant classic of epic 70's minded (what else) stoner/ doom. Easily top 5 material for 2011. Go read a great review at Doommantia & get this piece of awesome now..

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