A rising name is something that all of us are familiar with in some form or another, with the tale of an underdog out of nowhere always something that people love flocking towards. Bands can take years to climb their … Continue reading Formation Ritual – Doors to the Dead
On occasion, we’re gifted bands whose focus on delivering excellence is no less than singular. Every sound out there has a select group that are easily distinguishable from the rest of the rabble where the talent and passion shines brighter … Continue reading Kadabra – Umbra
Often enough do we see the realms of doom and psychedelia merged into a tremendous creation that can be as heavy as it is mind-bending, but not often enough do we see psychedelia paired with the nastiness of sludge. Such … Continue reading Age of the Wolf – A Pilgrimage to Nowhere
For any and all psych fans, it should be clear that it has never been a better time to tune in and drop out. Be it from bands that pull directly from the 70s and 80s in direct reverence, those … Continue reading Dead Feathers – Full Circle
On occasion, we’re given a split the likes of which really embodies the best of what such a release can bring to the table. It was last year that we saw numerous split releases from many different and talented bands … Continue reading AAWKS / Aiwass – The Eastern Scrolls
Oftentimes when we’re dealing with anything that falls within the ever-shifting realm of psychedelics, the bands that go all-in with the sound tend to be the ones that stand out from the crowd the most especially if it’s done with … Continue reading Dead Otter – Bridge of Weird
Of all the things that I have come across in these thousands of reviews that I’ve done for almost ten years, many things are certain but this, in particular, is a truth that none of us can ever truly ignore: … Continue reading Deep Space Destructors – Voyage to Innerspace
If you know me, then you’re well aware of the fact that I’m very much a fan of metal that goes for the throat, leaves no survivors, and isn’t ever afraid to bring forth a raw experience the likes of … Continue reading Sonic Moon – Return Without Any Memory
We could sit here for days on end discussing up-and-coming names when it comes to the worlds of heaviness, psychedelia, and, especially, where they intersect. Be they big names that go on tours on separate continents or small acts still … Continue reading Acid Magus – Hope is Heavy
Numerous rising bands have graced my ears and gotten my attention after doing these reviews for almost an entire decade, but few bands have been as promising and satisfying to watch rise as Domkraft. Ever since I came upon them … Continue reading Domkraft – Sonic Moons
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