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In the proliferating bustle of the AMG promo bin, citing Elder, King Buffalo, and Slift as comparable artists will absolutely grab my attention. Hence, I seized The Curse of Nephtar, the third album from French psych-rockers Pelegrin, with much excitement. Thus Spoke, however, tempered my enthusiasm with her Mixed review of the band’s previous outing. While Thus enjoyed Ways of Avicenna (2023) for its groovin’ riffs and hooky choruses, she found these to be fleeting moments on an incoherent album.1 In their press sheet, Pelegrin promise that The Curse of Nephtar ups both the catchiness and heaviness factors. Meanwhile, the album’s narrative arc—an allegory about the tragic influence of fossil fuels on the Middle East and the world at large—suggests attention to cohesion.

The aforementioned acts sonically capture The Curse of Nephtar, though a hint of originality comes through. Here’s the elevator pitch: Pelegrin sounds like Elder, King Buffalo, and Slift collaborating on the Dune soundtrack. The latter two bands stand as especially apt comparables, seeing as Pelegrin is also a power trio. In his role as guitarist, François Roze deals in mixed-mode melodies, metal-adjacent chuggery, and psychedelic solos (“Eons”). Bassist Jason Recoing possesses a rattling tone that initiates grooves (“Sun and Blood”) and builds bridges (“Price to Pay”).2 Rounding out the trio, drummer Antoine Ebel establishes the album’s chill vibe, propelling the heavier riffs with a peppery swagger when needed (“Plenty”). Seasoning Pelegrin’s Middle Eastern tonalities with what they describe as ‘a dash of Arabian spices’ are guest vocals from Halima Joy and sound effects from Mathieu Houeix. Couched in organic, airy production, Pelegrin submits a unique enough entry into the contemporary pantheon of heavy psych rock with The Curse of Nephtar, even if the album isn’t as heavy as the band wants it to be.

In his role as vocalist, Roze vacillates between vibe-setting and hook-sinking on The Curse of Nephtar. His voice sits in a lower-to-upper middle range, sinking into the musical sand and then surfacing to attack. On standout song “In the Company of Stars,” Roze amplifies tasty psych grooves and key shifts with a catchy chorus, powered by bluesy undertones and riveting high notes. Other verses and choruses on The Curse of Nephtar, however, fail to reach these heights. Sometimes, it sounds like Roze is searching for a stable hook and not quite finding one. Because the music of Pelegrin isn’t overtly proggy, or heavy, or jammy, the vocals need to carry more memorability than they do. Still, Roze’s is not a bad performance by any means—his voice fits the psychedelic aura Pelegrin is going for.

Like its vocals, The Curse of Nephtar’s narrative generally satisfies while leaving this listener wanting more. That striking black orb on the equally striking album cover is Nephtar itself, ever-so-slowly surfacing from a prehistoric ocean to subdue all living things on earth (humans included). Initiating the narrative, “Eons” overlays voiceovers that collide with the harmonization of the irresistible main riff, conveying a sense of grandeur.3 The shift from the upbeat “In the Company of Stars” to the doomier “Drawn to Nephtar” nicely veers the narrative into sinister terrain. Meanwhile, some songs don’t live up to their narrative station. “Price to Pay” serves sweet melodies, heavy riffs, and proggy tempo shifts, but Roze doesn’t quite convey the unleashing of chaos with his vocals. The same can be said for the epic closer, “Break the Omen”; it deals out delectable riffs and wah-wah solos, but Roze doesn’t vocally bring it home. The Curse of Nephtar clocks in at a somewhat svelte 43 minutes, which is a good and bad thing here. Pelegrin should be applauded for broaching a timely eco-political concept in a timeless, economical manner. Still, a little more time and space would suit this eons-in-the-making narrative.4

In the end, The Curse of Nephtar counts as a positive step forward for Pelegrin. The band has struggled on past efforts with the meandering temptations of psych rock, but their third album feels more immediate and impactful. Still, it’s hard not to hear Pelegrin’s latest as more potential than payoff, especially in the vocal department. In a year where Elder and Slift5 have released high-quality albums,6 The Curse of Nephtar sits below these stalwarts. But Pelegrin possess the tools for greatness, and I’ll definitely be keeping tabs on them.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Ripple Music
Websites: Instagram | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: September 4th, 2026

Songs For The Deaf

#queensofthestoneage #songsforthedeaf #rock #stonerrock #alternativerock #heavymetal #hardrock #desertrock #alternativemetal #davegrohl #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #joshhomme QOTSA release their 3rd album on August 27, 2002 featuring a damn powerhouse lineup -- Dave Grohl on drums, front-man Josh Homme, bassist Nick Oliveri and Mark Lanegan on vocals. Both the critics and fans loved the album -- a conceptual road trip from Los…

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You’ve likely never heard of him, but Mauricio Guerrero has been a busy man of late. I hadn’t either, until Peruvian stoner-doom band Illwind, featuring lead guitar from Guerrero, dropped their debut album in early July. Clarkkent’s positive review of The Unfolding at the End of Light drew my attention to this ‘chill record with some outstanding moments,’ many of which arrive via Guerrero’s transportive solos. Not two months later, Guerrero returns with another stoner/doom debut: Argul’s Soledad & Orgullo (‘Solitude & Pride’). In Argul, Guerrero shares guitar and vocal duties with Jose María Venturi, both of whom formed the band in 2014. Filling out the lineup are Peruvian scene veterans Jian Holmes (bass) and Alonso Guerrero (drums).1 In snatching Soledad & Orgullo from the promo bin, I was quite curious whether Argul’s debut would continue Guerrero’s hot streak or flood Peru’s stoner-doom market with middling/subpar wares.

Argul build their musical edifice on doom and stoner cornerstones, old and new. Based on Soledad & Orgullo’s cover art alone, you wouldn’t be wrong in guessing that this Peruvian quartet primarily channels early Black Sabbath. While its sylvan visual aesthetics scream ‘self-titled debut!’, Argul’s debut more closely parallels the tones and riff-work of Master of Reality. Indeed, M. Guerrero and Venturi generally keep the guitar lines dark, slow, and bluesy (“Ritual”), but they also bust out some livelier boogies that get the head boppin’ (“Hor Hodin”). The duo frequently melodicize in funerary modes (“Animal Dog”), sure to bring joy to those wallowing in sorrow at the extinction of old Pallbearer. And in their droniest moments, Argul recall Matt Pike’s minimalist axe-work in Sleep (“Engendro”). Soledad & Orgullo’s artwork perfectly portends its open, earthy music; the production is spaciously organic, and the interplay between the guitars, Holmes’s exploratory bass runs, and the backbeat drumming feels refreshingly present. You can hear minor deviations during rhythmic shifts, which is not a criticism—the album sounds like a well-curated live band.

Vocally, Argul avoid the bombast frequently found in doom and the coarseness often favored in stoner metal/rock. Instead, M. Guerrero and Venturi utilize not quite reverb-drenched ethereal lilts, frequently harmonizing with one another. This isn’t to say that Argul are peerless in how they drape voices over doom/stoner metal. Their approach reminds me of the way bands like Windhand and REZN summon ghostly atmospheres through singing, emphasizing the somber, resigned aesthetics of the genre. Soledad & Orgullo doesn’t deal out memorable hooks like the above-mentioned acts, but M. Guerrero and Venturi stitch a warm vocal blanket that’s enchanting in its own right. Other than the occasional sound clip,2 which took me out of the album’s aura, Argul have a compelling vocal duo on their hands that could be further enhanced with more attention to memorability.

Soledad & Orgullo plays as a consistently enjoyable album, though it suffers from some issues. For starters, the album can be divided into stronger/weaker cuts. Epic opener “Ritual” sits in the stronger category, itself opening with an instantly striking descent that’s harmonized to Pallbearian heights. “Hor Hodin,” a shorter track, also triumphs, developing absolutely delectable Iommian shuffles. Meanwhile, “Engendro” and closer “Animal Dog” are comparatively weaker tracks, though they aren’t bad by any means. Soledad & Orgullo can also be knocked for its occasionally overdone songcraft. While “Ritual” mostly succeeds as a long song, “Animal Dog” definitely drags at times. Nevertheless, this four-track album runs for a reasonable 31 minutes, if you don’t count the concluding bonus track. With “Kamog,” Soledad & Orgullo clocks in at 45 minutes. Yes, that’s right—the bonus track (which could be trimmed) adds a whopping 15 minutes to the runtime.3

On the whole, though, count Soledad & Orgullo as another solid stoner-doom offering from Mauricio Guerrero. He and Venturi are a talented duo that know how to dress irresistible riffs in morose guitar melodies and gossamer vocal harmonies. While Argul’s songwriting is a bit hit-and-miss, they possess a captivating sound out of the gate that bodes well for the future. Argul should be proud of this debut, which fans of doom and stoner metal should certainly sample.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Personal Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: August 21st, 2026

You’ve likely never heard of him, but Mauricio Guerrero has been a busy man of late. I hadn’t either, until Peruvian stoner-doom band Illwind, featuring lead guitar from Guerrero, dropped their debut album in early July. Clarkkent’s positive review of The Unfolding at the End of Light drew my attention to this ‘chill record with some outstanding moments,’ many of which arrive via Guerrero’s transportive solos. Not two months later, Guerrero returns with another stoner/doom debut: Argul’s Soledad & Orgullo (‘Solitude & Pride’). In Argul, Guerrero shares guitar and vocal duties with Jose María Venturi, both of whom formed the band in 2014. Filling out the lineup are Peruvian scene veterans Jian Holmes (bass) and Alonso Guerrero (drums).1 In snatching Soledad & Orgullo from the promo bin, I was quite curious whether Argul’s debut would continue Guerrero’s hot streak or flood Peru’s stoner-doom market with middling/subpar wares.

Argul build their musical edifice on doom and stoner cornerstones, old and new. Based on Soledad & Orgullo’s cover art alone, you wouldn’t be wrong in guessing that this Peruvian quartet primarily channels early Black Sabbath. While its sylvan visual aesthetics scream ‘self-titled debut!’, Argul’s debut more closely parallels the tones and riff-work of Master of Reality. Indeed, M. Guerrero and Venturi generally keep the guitar lines dark, slow, and bluesy (“Ritual”), but they also bust out some livelier boogies that get the head boppin’ (“Hor Hodin”). The duo frequently melodicize in funerary modes (“Animal Dog”), sure to bring joy to those wallowing in sorrow at the extinction of old Pallbearer. And in their droniest moments, Argul recall Matt Pike’s minimalist axe-work in Sleep (“Engendro”). Soledad & Orgullo’s artwork perfectly portends its open, earthy music; the production is spaciously organic, and the interplay between the guitars, Holmes’s exploratory bass runs, and the backbeat drumming feels refreshingly present. You can hear minor deviations during rhythmic shifts, which is not a criticism—the album sounds like a well-curated live band.

Vocally, Argul avoid the bombast frequently found in doom and the coarseness often favored in stoner metal/rock. Instead, M. Guerrero and Venturi utilize not quite reverb-drenched ethereal lilts, frequently harmonizing with one another. This isn’t to say that Argul are peerless in how they drape voices over doom/stoner metal. Their approach reminds me of the way bands like Windhand and REZN summon ghostly atmospheres through singing, emphasizing the somber, resigned aesthetics of the genre. Soledad & Orgullo doesn’t deal out memorable hooks like the above-mentioned acts, but M. Guerrero and Venturi stitch a warm vocal blanket that’s enchanting in its own right. Other than the occasional sound clip,2 which took me out of the album’s aura, Argul have a compelling vocal duo on their hands that could be further enhanced with more attention to memorability.

Soledad & Orgullo plays as a consistently enjoyable album, though it suffers from some issues. For starters, the album can be divided into stronger/weaker cuts. Epic opener “Ritual” sits in the stronger category, itself opening with an instantly striking descent that’s harmonized to Pallbearian heights. “Hor Hodin,” a shorter track, also triumphs, developing absolutely delectable Iommian shuffles. Meanwhile, “Engendro” and closer “Animal Dog” are comparatively weaker tracks, though they aren’t bad by any means. Soledad & Orgullo can also be knocked for its occasionally overdone songcraft. While “Ritual” mostly succeeds as a long song, “Animal Dog” definitely drags at times. Nevertheless, this four-track album runs for a reasonable 31 minutes, if you don’t count the concluding bonus track. With “Kamog,” Soledad & Orgullo clocks in at 45 minutes. Yes, that’s right—the bonus track (which could be trimmed) adds a whopping 15 minutes to the runtime.3

On the whole, though, count Soledad & Orgullo as another solid stoner-doom offering from Mauricio Guerrero. He and Venturi are a talented duo that know how to dress irresistible riffs in morose guitar melodies and gossamer vocal harmonies. While Argul’s songwriting is a bit hit-and-miss, they possess a captivating sound out of the gate that bodes well for the future. Argul should be proud of this debut, which fans of doom and stoner metal should certainly sample.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Personal Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: August 21st, 2026

You’ve likely never heard of him, but Mauricio Guerrero has been a busy man of late. I hadn’t either, until Peruvian stoner-doom band Illwind, featuring lead guitar from Guerrero, dropped their debut album in early July. Clarkkent’s positive review of The Unfolding at the End of Light drew my attention to this ‘chill record with some outstanding moments,’ many of which arrive via Guerrero’s transportive solos. Not two months later, Guerrero returns with another stoner/doom debut: Argul’s Soledad & Orgullo (‘Solitude & Pride’). In Argul, Guerrero shares guitar and vocal duties with Jose María Venturi, both of whom formed the band in 2014. Filling out the lineup are Peruvian scene veterans Jian Holmes (bass) and Alonso Guerrero (drums).1 In snatching Soledad & Orgullo from the promo bin, I was quite curious whether Argul’s debut would continue Guerrero’s hot streak or flood Peru’s stoner-doom market with middling/subpar wares.

Argul build their musical edifice on doom and stoner cornerstones, old and new. Based on Soledad & Orgullo’s cover art alone, you wouldn’t be wrong in guessing that this Peruvian quartet primarily channels early Black Sabbath. While its sylvan visual aesthetics scream ‘self-titled debut!’, Argul’s debut more closely parallels the tones and riff-work of Master of Reality. Indeed, M. Guerrero and Venturi generally keep the guitar lines dark, slow, and bluesy (“Ritual”), but they also bust out some livelier boogies that get the head boppin’ (“Hor Hodin”). The duo frequently melodicize in funerary modes (“Animal Dog”), sure to bring joy to those wallowing in sorrow at the extinction of old Pallbearer. And in their droniest moments, Argul recall Matt Pike’s minimalist axe-work in Sleep (“Engendro”). Soledad & Orgullo’s artwork perfectly portends its open, earthy music; the production is spaciously organic, and the interplay between the guitars, Holmes’s exploratory bass runs, and the backbeat drumming feels refreshingly present. You can hear minor deviations during rhythmic shifts, which is not a criticism—the album sounds like a well-curated live band.

Vocally, Argul avoid the bombast frequently found in doom and the coarseness often favored in stoner metal/rock. Instead, M. Guerrero and Venturi utilize not quite reverb-drenched ethereal lilts, frequently harmonizing with one another. This isn’t to say that Argul are peerless in how they drape voices over doom/stoner metal. Their approach reminds me of the way bands like Windhand and REZN summon ghostly atmospheres through singing, emphasizing the somber, resigned aesthetics of the genre. Soledad & Orgullo doesn’t deal out memorable hooks like the above-mentioned acts, but M. Guerrero and Venturi stitch a warm vocal blanket that’s enchanting in its own right. Other than the occasional sound clip,2 which took me out of the album’s aura, Argul have a compelling vocal duo on their hands that could be further enhanced with more attention to memorability.

Soledad & Orgullo plays as a consistently enjoyable album, though it suffers from some issues. For starters, the album can be divided into stronger/weaker cuts. Epic opener “Ritual” sits in the stronger category, itself opening with an instantly striking descent that’s harmonized to Pallbearian heights. “Hor Hodin,” a shorter track, also triumphs, developing absolutely delectable Iommian shuffles. Meanwhile, “Engendro” and closer “Animal Dog” are comparatively weaker tracks, though they aren’t bad by any means. Soledad & Orgullo can also be knocked for its occasionally overdone songcraft. While “Ritual” mostly succeeds as a long song, “Animal Dog” definitely drags at times. Nevertheless, this four-track album runs for a reasonable 31 minutes, if you don’t count the concluding bonus track. With “Kamog,” Soledad & Orgullo clocks in at 45 minutes. Yes, that’s right—the bonus track (which could be trimmed) adds a whopping 15 minutes to the runtime.3

On the whole, though, count Soledad & Orgullo as another solid stoner-doom offering from Mauricio Guerrero. He and Venturi are a talented duo that know how to dress irresistible riffs in morose guitar melodies and gossamer vocal harmonies. While Argul’s songwriting is a bit hit-and-miss, they possess a captivating sound out of the gate that bodes well for the future. Argul should be proud of this debut, which fans of doom and stoner metal should certainly sample.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Personal Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: August 21st, 2026

You’ve likely never heard of him, but Mauricio Guerrero has been a busy man of late. I hadn’t either, until Peruvian stoner-doom band Illwind, featuring lead guitar from Guerrero, dropped their debut album in early July. Clarkkent’s positive review of The Unfolding at the End of Light drew my attention to this ‘chill record with some outstanding moments,’ many of which arrive via Guerrero’s transportive solos. Not two months later, Guerrero returns with another stoner/doom debut: Argul’s Soledad & Orgullo (‘Solitude & Pride’). In Argul, Guerrero shares guitar and vocal duties with Jose María Venturi, both of whom formed the band in 2014. Filling out the lineup are Peruvian scene veterans Jian Holmes (bass) and Alonso Guerrero (drums).1 In snatching Soledad & Orgullo from the promo bin, I was quite curious whether Argul’s debut would continue Guerrero’s hot streak or flood Peru’s stoner-doom market with middling/subpar wares.

Argul build their musical edifice on doom and stoner cornerstones, old and new. Based on Soledad & Orgullo’s cover art alone, you wouldn’t be wrong in guessing that this Peruvian quartet primarily channels early Black Sabbath. While its sylvan visual aesthetics scream ‘self-titled debut!’, Argul’s debut more closely parallels the tones and riff-work of Master of Reality. Indeed, M. Guerrero and Venturi generally keep the guitar lines dark, slow, and bluesy (“Ritual”), but they also bust out some livelier boogies that get the head boppin’ (“Hor Hodin”). The duo frequently melodicize in funerary modes (“Animal Dog”), sure to bring joy to those wallowing in sorrow at the extinction of old Pallbearer. And in their droniest moments, Argul recall Matt Pike’s minimalist axe-work in Sleep (“Engendro”). Soledad & Orgullo’s artwork perfectly portends its open, earthy music; the production is spaciously organic, and the interplay between the guitars, Holmes’s exploratory bass runs, and the backbeat drumming feels refreshingly present. You can hear minor deviations during rhythmic shifts, which is not a criticism—the album sounds like a well-curated live band.

Vocally, Argul avoid the bombast frequently found in doom and the coarseness often favored in stoner metal/rock. Instead, M. Guerrero and Venturi utilize not quite reverb-drenched ethereal lilts, frequently harmonizing with one another. This isn’t to say that Argul are peerless in how they drape voices over doom/stoner metal. Their approach reminds me of the way bands like Windhand and REZN summon ghostly atmospheres through singing, emphasizing the somber, resigned aesthetics of the genre. Soledad & Orgullo doesn’t deal out memorable hooks like the above-mentioned acts, but M. Guerrero and Venturi stitch a warm vocal blanket that’s enchanting in its own right. Other than the occasional sound clip,2 which took me out of the album’s aura, Argul have a compelling vocal duo on their hands that could be further enhanced with more attention to memorability.

Soledad & Orgullo plays as a consistently enjoyable album, though it suffers from some issues. For starters, the album can be divided into stronger/weaker cuts. Epic opener “Ritual” sits in the stronger category, itself opening with an instantly striking descent that’s harmonized to Pallbearian heights. “Hor Hodin,” a shorter track, also triumphs, developing absolutely delectable Iommian shuffles. Meanwhile, “Engendro” and closer “Animal Dog” are comparatively weaker tracks, though they aren’t bad by any means. Soledad & Orgullo can also be knocked for its occasionally overdone songcraft. While “Ritual” mostly succeeds as a long song, “Animal Dog” definitely drags at times. Nevertheless, this four-track album runs for a reasonable 31 minutes, if you don’t count the concluding bonus track. With “Kamog,” Soledad & Orgullo clocks in at 45 minutes. Yes, that’s right—the bonus track (which could be trimmed) adds a whopping 15 minutes to the runtime.3

On the whole, though, count Soledad & Orgullo as another solid stoner-doom offering from Mauricio Guerrero. He and Venturi are a talented duo that know how to dress irresistible riffs in morose guitar melodies and gossamer vocal harmonies. While Argul’s songwriting is a bit hit-and-miss, they possess a captivating sound out of the gate that bodes well for the future. Argul should be proud of this debut, which fans of doom and stoner metal should certainly sample.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Personal Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: August 21st, 2026

You’ve likely never heard of him, but Mauricio Guerrero has been a busy man of late. I hadn’t either, until Peruvian stoner-doom band Illwind, featuring lead guitar from Guerrero, dropped their debut album in early July. Clarkkent’s positive review of The Unfolding at the End of Light drew my attention to this ‘chill record with some outstanding moments,’ many of which arrive via Guerrero’s transportive solos. Not two months later, Guerrero returns with another stoner/doom debut: Argul’s Soledad & Orgullo (‘Solitude & Pride’). In Argul, Guerrero shares guitar and vocal duties with Jose María Venturi, both of whom formed the band in 2014. Filling out the lineup are Peruvian scene veterans Jian Holmes (bass) and Alonso Guerrero (drums).1 In snatching Soledad & Orgullo from the promo bin, I was quite curious whether Argul’s debut would continue Guerrero’s hot streak or flood Peru’s stoner-doom market with middling/subpar wares.

Argul build their musical edifice on doom and stoner cornerstones, old and new. Based on Soledad & Orgullo’s cover art alone, you wouldn’t be wrong in guessing that this Peruvian quartet primarily channels early Black Sabbath. While its sylvan visual aesthetics scream ‘self-titled debut!’, Argul’s debut more closely parallels the tones and riff-work of Master of Reality. Indeed, M. Guerrero and Venturi generally keep the guitar lines dark, slow, and bluesy (“Ritual”), but they also bust out some livelier boogies that get the head boppin’ (“Hor Hodin”). The duo frequently melodicize in funerary modes (“Animal Dog”), sure to bring joy to those wallowing in sorrow at the extinction of old Pallbearer. And in their droniest moments, Argul recall Matt Pike’s minimalist axe-work in Sleep (“Engendro”). Soledad & Orgullo’s artwork perfectly portends its open, earthy music; the production is spaciously organic, and the interplay between the guitars, Holmes’s exploratory bass runs, and the backbeat drumming feels refreshingly present. You can hear minor deviations during rhythmic shifts, which is not a criticism—the album sounds like a well-curated live band.

Vocally, Argul avoid the bombast frequently found in doom and the coarseness often favored in stoner metal/rock. Instead, M. Guerrero and Venturi utilize not quite reverb-drenched ethereal lilts, frequently harmonizing with one another. This isn’t to say that Argul are peerless in how they drape voices over doom/stoner metal. Their approach reminds me of the way bands like Windhand and REZN summon ghostly atmospheres through singing, emphasizing the somber, resigned aesthetics of the genre. Soledad & Orgullo doesn’t deal out memorable hooks like the above-mentioned acts, but M. Guerrero and Venturi stitch a warm vocal blanket that’s enchanting in its own right. Other than the occasional sound clip,2 which took me out of the album’s aura, Argul have a compelling vocal duo on their hands that could be further enhanced with more attention to memorability.

Soledad & Orgullo plays as a consistently enjoyable album, though it suffers from some issues. For starters, the album can be divided into stronger/weaker cuts. Epic opener “Ritual” sits in the stronger category, itself opening with an instantly striking descent that’s harmonized to Pallbearian heights. “Hor Hodin,” a shorter track, also triumphs, developing absolutely delectable Iommian shuffles. Meanwhile, “Engendro” and closer “Animal Dog” are comparatively weaker tracks, though they aren’t bad by any means. Soledad & Orgullo can also be knocked for its occasionally overdone songcraft. While “Ritual” mostly succeeds as a long song, “Animal Dog” definitely drags at times. Nevertheless, this four-track album runs for a reasonable 31 minutes, if you don’t count the concluding bonus track. With “Kamog,” Soledad & Orgullo clocks in at 45 minutes. Yes, that’s right—the bonus track (which could be trimmed) adds a whopping 15 minutes to the runtime.3

On the whole, though, count Soledad & Orgullo as another solid stoner-doom offering from Mauricio Guerrero. He and Venturi are a talented duo that know how to dress irresistible riffs in morose guitar melodies and gossamer vocal harmonies. While Argul’s songwriting is a bit hit-and-miss, they possess a captivating sound out of the gate that bodes well for the future. Argul should be proud of this debut, which fans of doom and stoner metal should certainly sample.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Personal Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: August 21st, 2026

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#GuitarRock #ExpunkimentalMusic #heavypsych #noiserock #protometal #protopunk #postpunk #postmetal #garagerock #stonerrock #spacerock #AvantGarage #postrock #classicmetal #freedomrock #freemusic #freeformradio #freeform

#archive (#listen anytime!):
https://whatsthiscalled.net/2026/08/16/guest-host-of-guitar-shop-radio-16-august-2026

DJ Ricardo Wang #guesthost Guitar Shop #radio on #FreeformPortland

90.3 FM & 98.3 FM #ontheradio in #portlandoregon

#GuitarRock #ExpunkimentalMusic #heavypsych #noiserock #protometal #protopunk #postpunk #postmetal #garagerock #stonerrock #spacerock #AvantGarage #postrock #classicmetal #freedomrock #freemusic #freeformradio #freeform

#archive (#listen anytime!):
https://whatsthiscalled.net/2026/08/16/guest-host-of-guitar-shop-radio-16-august-2026

DJ Ricardo Wang #guesthost Guitar Shop #radio on #FreeformPortland

90.3 FM & 98.3 FM #ontheradio in #portlandoregon

#GuitarRock #ExpunkimentalMusic #heavypsych #noiserock #protometal #protopunk #postpunk #postmetal #garagerock #stonerrock #spacerock #AvantGarage #postrock #classicmetal #freedomrock #freemusic #freeformradio #freeform

#archive (#listen anytime!):
https://whatsthiscalled.net/2026/08/16/guest-host-of-guitar-shop-radio-16-august-2026

Monolithic riffs, hypnotic grooves, and immersive live visuals—we are hitting the road to take you on a cinematic journey through heavy soundscapes and shadow.

Mark your calendars and join us live:

🎬 Sep 19, 2026 – Kino Center, Weißenburg (Cinema Live Show)
📽️ Sep 26, 2026 – Filmcenter, Dillingen (Cinema Live Show)
🎙️ Oct 10, 2026 – Kultur im Alten Kino, Bamberg (w/ King Father Baboon)
🪩 Nov 21, 2026 – Kulturgewächshaus Birkenried, Gundelfingen (w/ Jewelled Moon)
🏛️ Jan 23, 2027 – Tempel Festival @ Feierwerk (Kranhalle), Munich

🔗 More details & music: fogdriver.de

#Concerts #PsychedelicRock #StonerRock #PostRock #InstrumentalRock #HeavyPsych #VisualArts

Monolithic riffs, hypnotic grooves, and immersive live visuals—we are hitting the road to take you on a cinematic journey through heavy soundscapes and shadow.

Mark your calendars and join us live:

🎬 Sep 19, 2026 – Kino Center, Weißenburg (Cinema Live Show)
📽️ Sep 26, 2026 – Filmcenter, Dillingen (Cinema Live Show)
🎙️ Oct 10, 2026 – Kultur im Alten Kino, Bamberg (w/ King Father Baboon)
🪩 Nov 21, 2026 – Kulturgewächshaus Birkenried, Gundelfingen (w/ Jewelled Moon)
🏛️ Jan 23, 2027 – Tempel Festival @ Feierwerk (Kranhalle), Munich

🔗 More details & music: fogdriver.de

#Concerts #PsychedelicRock #StonerRock #PostRock #InstrumentalRock #HeavyPsych #VisualArts

Monolithic riffs, hypnotic grooves, and immersive live visuals—we are hitting the road to take you on a cinematic journey through heavy soundscapes and shadow.

Mark your calendars and join us live:

🎬 Sep 19, 2026 – Kino Center, Weißenburg (Cinema Live Show)
📽️ Sep 26, 2026 – Filmcenter, Dillingen (Cinema Live Show)
🎙️ Oct 10, 2026 – Kultur im Alten Kino, Bamberg (w/ King Father Baboon)
🪩 Nov 21, 2026 – Kulturgewächshaus Birkenried, Gundelfingen (w/ Jewelled Moon)
🏛️ Jan 23, 2027 – Tempel Festival @ Feierwerk (Kranhalle), Munich

🔗 More details & music: fogdriver.de

#Concerts #PsychedelicRock #StonerRock #PostRock #InstrumentalRock #HeavyPsych #VisualArts

Monolithic riffs, hypnotic grooves, and immersive live visuals—we are hitting the road to take you on a cinematic journey through heavy soundscapes and shadow.

Mark your calendars and join us live:

🎬 Sep 19, 2026 – Kino Center, Weißenburg (Cinema Live Show)
📽️ Sep 26, 2026 – Filmcenter, Dillingen (Cinema Live Show)
🎙️ Oct 10, 2026 – Kultur im Alten Kino, Bamberg (w/ King Father Baboon)
🪩 Nov 21, 2026 – Kulturgewächshaus Birkenried, Gundelfingen (w/ Jewelled Moon)
🏛️ Jan 23, 2027 – Tempel Festival @ Feierwerk (Kranhalle), Munich

🔗 More details & music: fogdriver.de

#Concerts #PsychedelicRock #StonerRock #PostRock #InstrumentalRock #HeavyPsych #VisualArts

Monolithic riffs, hypnotic grooves, and immersive live visuals—we are hitting the road to take you on a cinematic journey through heavy soundscapes and shadow.

Mark your calendars and join us live:

🎬 Sep 19, 2026 – Kino Center, Weißenburg (Cinema Live Show)
📽️ Sep 26, 2026 – Filmcenter, Dillingen (Cinema Live Show)
🎙️ Oct 10, 2026 – Kultur im Alten Kino, Bamberg (w/ King Father Baboon)
🪩 Nov 21, 2026 – Kulturgewächshaus Birkenried, Gundelfingen (w/ Jewelled Moon)
🏛️ Jan 23, 2027 – Tempel Festival @ Feierwerk (Kranhalle), Munich

🔗 More details & music: fogdriver.de

#Concerts #PsychedelicRock #StonerRock #PostRock #InstrumentalRock #HeavyPsych #VisualArts

Today is #BandcampFriday and a band I really love is #TheMachine from the #Netherlands, they make very good #stonerrock / #heavypsych / #spacerock:

https://the-machine.bandcamp.com/album/another-sun-european-version

#Bandcamp

Today is #BandcampFriday and a band I really love is #TheMachine from the #Netherlands, they make very good #stonerrock / #heavypsych / #spacerock:

https://the-machine.bandcamp.com/album/another-sun-european-version

#Bandcamp

Today is #BandcampFriday and a band I really love is #TheMachine from the #Netherlands, they make very good #stonerrock / #heavypsych / #spacerock:

https://the-machine.bandcamp.com/album/another-sun-european-version

#Bandcamp

Today is #BandcampFriday and a band I really love is #TheMachine from the #Netherlands, they make very good #stonerrock / #heavypsych / #spacerock:

https://the-machine.bandcamp.com/album/another-sun-european-version

#Bandcamp

Today is #BandcampFriday and a band I really love is #TheMachine from the #Netherlands, they make very good #stonerrock / #heavypsych / #spacerock:

https://the-machine.bandcamp.com/album/another-sun-european-version

#Bandcamp

Giöbia // B.L.O. Kantine Berlin (support: Icarus Burns)

B.L.O. Kantine, Monday, September 7 at 07:00 PM GMT+2

East Side Delta, Swamp Conspiracy, Lockkunst e.V. & Heavy Psych Sounds present: GIÖBIA

The neo-psychedelic acid rock band from Milan returns to Berlin with the latest LP “X-AEON”. Support by ICARUS BURNS, visual live performance by SECTOR 7G.

*********************************

> Monday, 7 September, 2026

> B.L.O. Kantine (Kaskelstr 55, 10317 Berlin)

> Doors 19:00, start 20:00

> Presale via TixforGigs (until 7 Sept at 4 pm, tix as well at the door): https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/73819

*********************************

GIÖBIA

The history of the band starts in the mid 2000 in Milan, a path through mesmerizing neo-psychedelia, space rock and acid rock. With the 9th album “X-AEON”, released in fall 2025 via Heavy Psych Sounds records, Giöbia push their signature into uncharted territory. Echoes of the ’70s meet a bold, forward-looking vision, shaping an album that feels timeless. Each track offers a glimpse into a parallel reality, a plunge into a new era brimming with tension and mystery. The band has missed a proper club show for almost 10 years, it is time to welcome them as they deserve!

https://giobiagiobia.bandcamp.com

https://youtu.be/_F914AT9bL4

https://youtu.be/VZCTrMucz4Q

ICARUS BURNS

When the riffs hit, they burn. When the melodies soar, they sear. This is Icarus Burns.

The band's debut S/T album dropped in Feb 2025 to great reception, and with live gigs across various stages across Germany and Europe.

http://icarusburns.bandcamp.com

https://youtu.be/IvczVkHngxU

SECTOR 7G

The extra boost of the BLUES BUMPS series! By fusing cutting-edge techniques with vintage-inspired visuals, this visual collective pushes concerts way beyond the boundaries of sound.

https://youtu.be/_9DqQwewj_A

https://s7g.show

The event is aka the 2nd warmup for the Berliner Swamp Fest (10-12 Sept at Neue Zukunft): https://www.swampconspiracy.org/10-12-september-2026-berlin-swamp-fest

https://berlin.askapunk.de/event/giobia-blo-kantine-berlin-support-icarus-burns-1

Giöbia // B.L.O. Kantine Berlin (support: Icarus Burns)

B.L.O. Kantine, Monday, September 7 at 07:00 PM GMT+2

East Side Delta, Swamp Conspiracy, Lockkunst e.V. & Heavy Psych Sounds present: GIÖBIA

The neo-psychedelic acid rock band from Milan returns to Berlin with the latest LP “X-AEON”. Support by ICARUS BURNS, visual live performance by SECTOR 7G.

*********************************

> Monday, 7 September, 2026

> B.L.O. Kantine (Kaskelstr 55, 10317 Berlin)

> Doors 19:00, start 20:00

> Presale via TixforGigs (until 7 Sept at 4 pm, tix as well at the door): https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/73819

*********************************

GIÖBIA

The history of the band starts in the mid 2000 in Milan, a path through mesmerizing neo-psychedelia, space rock and acid rock. With the 9th album “X-AEON”, released in fall 2025 via Heavy Psych Sounds records, Giöbia push their signature into uncharted territory. Echoes of the ’70s meet a bold, forward-looking vision, shaping an album that feels timeless. Each track offers a glimpse into a parallel reality, a plunge into a new era brimming with tension and mystery. The band has missed a proper club show for almost 10 years, it is time to welcome them as they deserve!

https://giobiagiobia.bandcamp.com

https://youtu.be/_F914AT9bL4

https://youtu.be/VZCTrMucz4Q

ICARUS BURNS

When the riffs hit, they burn. When the melodies soar, they sear. This is Icarus Burns.

The band's debut S/T album dropped in Feb 2025 to great reception, and with live gigs across various stages across Germany and Europe.

http://icarusburns.bandcamp.com

https://youtu.be/IvczVkHngxU

SECTOR 7G

The extra boost of the BLUES BUMPS series! By fusing cutting-edge techniques with vintage-inspired visuals, this visual collective pushes concerts way beyond the boundaries of sound.

https://youtu.be/_9DqQwewj_A

https://s7g.show

The event is aka the 2nd warmup for the Berliner Swamp Fest (10-12 Sept at Neue Zukunft): https://www.swampconspiracy.org/10-12-september-2026-berlin-swamp-fest

https://berlin.askapunk.de/event/giobia-blo-kantine-berlin-support-icarus-burns-1

Giöbia // B.L.O. Kantine Berlin (support: Icarus Burns)

B.L.O. Kantine, Monday, September 7 at 07:00 PM GMT+2

East Side Delta, Swamp Conspiracy, Lockkunst e.V. & Heavy Psych Sounds present: GIÖBIA

The neo-psychedelic acid rock band from Milan returns to Berlin with the latest LP “X-AEON”. Support by ICARUS BURNS, visual live performance by SECTOR 7G.

*********************************

> Monday, 7 September, 2026

> B.L.O. Kantine (Kaskelstr 55, 10317 Berlin)

> Doors 19:00, start 20:00

> Presale via TixforGigs (until 7 Sept at 4 pm, tix as well at the door): https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/73819

*********************************

GIÖBIA

The history of the band starts in the mid 2000 in Milan, a path through mesmerizing neo-psychedelia, space rock and acid rock. With the 9th album “X-AEON”, released in fall 2025 via Heavy Psych Sounds records, Giöbia push their signature into uncharted territory. Echoes of the ’70s meet a bold, forward-looking vision, shaping an album that feels timeless. Each track offers a glimpse into a parallel reality, a plunge into a new era brimming with tension and mystery. The band has missed a proper club show for almost 10 years, it is time to welcome them as they deserve!

https://giobiagiobia.bandcamp.com

https://youtu.be/_F914AT9bL4

https://youtu.be/VZCTrMucz4Q

ICARUS BURNS

When the riffs hit, they burn. When the melodies soar, they sear. This is Icarus Burns.

The band's debut S/T album dropped in Feb 2025 to great reception, and with live gigs across various stages across Germany and Europe.

http://icarusburns.bandcamp.com

https://youtu.be/IvczVkHngxU

SECTOR 7G

The extra boost of the BLUES BUMPS series! By fusing cutting-edge techniques with vintage-inspired visuals, this visual collective pushes concerts way beyond the boundaries of sound.

https://youtu.be/_9DqQwewj_A

https://s7g.show

The event is aka the 2nd warmup for the Berliner Swamp Fest (10-12 Sept at Neue Zukunft): https://www.swampconspiracy.org/10-12-september-2026-berlin-swamp-fest

https://berlin.askapunk.de/event/giobia-blo-kantine-berlin-support-icarus-burns-1

Giöbia // B.L.O. Kantine Berlin (support: Icarus Burns)

B.L.O. Kantine, Monday, September 7 at 07:00 PM GMT+2

East Side Delta, Swamp Conspiracy, Lockkunst e.V. & Heavy Psych Sounds present: GIÖBIA

The neo-psychedelic acid rock band from Milan returns to Berlin with the latest LP “X-AEON”. Support by ICARUS BURNS, visual live performance by SECTOR 7G.

*********************************

> Monday, 7 September, 2026

> B.L.O. Kantine (Kaskelstr 55, 10317 Berlin)

> Doors 19:00, start 20:00

> Presale via TixforGigs (until 7 Sept at 4 pm, tix as well at the door): https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/73819

*********************************

GIÖBIA

The history of the band starts in the mid 2000 in Milan, a path through mesmerizing neo-psychedelia, space rock and acid rock. With the 9th album “X-AEON”, released in fall 2025 via Heavy Psych Sounds records, Giöbia push their signature into uncharted territory. Echoes of the ’70s meet a bold, forward-looking vision, shaping an album that feels timeless. Each track offers a glimpse into a parallel reality, a plunge into a new era brimming with tension and mystery. The band has missed a proper club show for almost 10 years, it is time to welcome them as they deserve!

https://giobiagiobia.bandcamp.com

https://youtu.be/_F914AT9bL4

https://youtu.be/VZCTrMucz4Q

ICARUS BURNS

When the riffs hit, they burn. When the melodies soar, they sear. This is Icarus Burns.

The band's debut S/T album dropped in Feb 2025 to great reception, and with live gigs across various stages across Germany and Europe.

http://icarusburns.bandcamp.com

https://youtu.be/IvczVkHngxU

SECTOR 7G

The extra boost of the BLUES BUMPS series! By fusing cutting-edge techniques with vintage-inspired visuals, this visual collective pushes concerts way beyond the boundaries of sound.

https://youtu.be/_9DqQwewj_A

https://s7g.show

The event is aka the 2nd warmup for the Berliner Swamp Fest (10-12 Sept at Neue Zukunft): https://www.swampconspiracy.org/10-12-september-2026-berlin-swamp-fest

https://berlin.askapunk.de/event/giobia-blo-kantine-berlin-support-icarus-burns-1

Stoked! 🤘

#nunsofthetundra #fuelrockclub #cardiff #livemusic #desertrock #stonerrock

There's a Whole Lotta Love on Raven's Cave Radio's #Spotify #Playlist. "A unique collection of progressive classics”

Tuning into your frequency on #RavensCaveRadio [24/7] - Your Rock and Pagan station... #OnlineRadio #StonerRock #ProgressiveRock #DesertRock #Psychedelic

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7xDePeTlG2RFkX4y4uRV7n?si=lEnit14JRSWCvDU3f5NDLQ&pi=rcYuzAUdRCSP0

It is time for a sweltering #ThursdayFiveList today, especially when the hosts asks us for the theme #BurningHeat. I ended up giving myself an extra challenge, to keep it all desert rock. So, here we go!

Truck Fighters - Desert Cruiser https://musiccloud.io/9HIYa

Desert Sessions - Dead In Love https://musiccloud.io/oWIu4

Queens Of The Stone Age - Feel Good Hit of the Summer https://musiccloud.io/P1jId

Kyuss - 100° https://musiccloud.io/7iZf2

Eagles Of Death Metal - Flames Go Higher https://musiccloud.io/nPNwN

#StonerRock #Stoner #DesertRock

In my continuing exploration of Boston bands, the promo pit exhaled the latest from a stoner stalwart. Gozu have been dispensing their hybrid strain of stoner rock/metal since 2007, with riffmeisters Marc Gaffney (vocals, guitar) and Doug Sherman (lead guitar) serving as the only consistent members. Current bassist Joseph Grotto joined Gozu for Revival (2016), and Seth Botos began helming the drums on Remedy (2023), the band’s most recent output. Since their move to Metal Blade Records for Equilibrium (2018), Gozu have increasingly poppified their sound as Gaffney grows into a more versatile vocalist. Still, these Boston veterans haven’t abandoned their identity; catchy choruses sweeten a familiar beanpot of droney riffs. Also intact is their tongue-in-cheek humor; this is a band that named a song “Charles Bronson Pinchot” in 2012 and another “Tom Cruise Control” in 2023. As the first Gozu album to be covered on AMG, Gozu VI will achieve ‘wicked pissah’ status by continuing the band’s trend of refining their sound while maintaining their signature charm.

On the stoner continuum, Gozu veers closer to rock than metal while straddling the line. Indeed, this Boston quartet pack Clutch’s shuffling grooves (“Corinthian Leatherface”), Corrosion of Conformity’s bluesy dirges (“Midnight Express”), and Motörhead’s straight-ahead speed (“Banacek”) into their musical chamber. Gaffney and Sherman’s simple yet satisfying riffs hit listeners by way of production as warm and fuzzy as a Bay State bruin. Sometimes, the riffing is just as ferocious. On the excellently titled (and almost certainly referential) “Gimme the Lute,” fretboard gymnastics mingle with driving chugs and soupy sludge that feels more metallic than geological. Though new to the Gozu crew, Grotto and Botos form a serviceable rhythm section that doesn’t necessarily shine, but that understands the assignment: let the riffs (and vocals) pop. Avoiding the monotony of stoner metal and the banality of stoner rock, Gozu VI strikes a salutary balance.

In his role as vocalist, Gaffney elevates Gozu by displaying a varied arsenal of skills. His voice recalls Neil Fallon of Clutch but with a grunge coloring that’s more nose than chin (think Weiland, not Vedder). Gaffney’s choruses shift between nimble croons suiting the livelier tracks (“Corinthian Leatherface”) and diaphragm-ed belts fitting the doomier cuts (“Midnight Express”). Throughout the album, he tucks falsetto harmonies into his main lines, blending major and minor tonality in a manner akin to Soundgarden and Stone Temple Pilots. ”Corner Lariat” stands as Gaffney’s most ambitious and arresting performance, threading tender verses through a big, wistful chorus, broaching power ballad territory. Not every verse and chorus on Gozu VI knocks it out of Fenway, but enough do to give Gozu a pure listenability that most stoner acts do not possess.

At 8 tracks in 46 minutes, Gozu VI mostly delivers a cohesive album experience. “Corinthian Leatherface” gets this Boston Tea Party started strong, effortlessly tossing energetic riffs and sugary hooks off the side of the Stoner Ship in a rebellious yet controlled demonstration.1 From there, the album intermittently slows down, culminating with the pensive power of “Corner Lariat.” This is a solid run of tracks, though “Killer Khan” comes off as a bit redundant (and has some ham-fisted profanities). “Banacek” picks the pace back up, adding a unique freneticism to the album via interplay between Gaffney’s chunky power chords and Sherman’s wild shredding. Closing out the album is a scattershot three-track run. “Gimme the Lute” doles out some of the finest riffwork on Gozu VI, but “They Did Know Karate”2 suffers from bloat, while closer “Corvette Summer” anticlimactically fades out.

Gozu VI is, undoubtedly, a pissah. Gaffney, Sherman, and crew are pros who know how to produce high-quality jams built around strong riffs and vocal hooks. Stoner rock/metal proves a challenging paradigm within which to produce truly standout material, but Gozu come as close as I could imagine with their sixth LP. There’s nothing really innovative about Gozu VI, but there’s also nothing terribly wrong with it, and a lot to enjoy. While I hesitate to qualify their latest offering as ‘wicked,’ I don’t at all hesitate to recommend Gozu VI to anyone looking for a familiar, fun time.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 256 kbps mp3
Label: Metal Blade Records | Blacklight Media Records
Websites: Official | Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: May 15th, 2026

#BandcampFriday always arrives and I'm paralyzed with indecision because I have like 250+ things bookmarked in my wishlist, but I never quite know which things to get.

I tend to prefer colorful #vinyl editions of things over all else, and not every artist offers that.

I tend to prefer US based artists, not out of any particular patriotism, but because shipping vinyl overseas is expensive AF.

Even US based vinyl is getting to be a tough sell though. Even on the low-end it's usually about $23 + $7 shipping. I better really love that album to shell out $30+ for it.

someone help me pick! 😅

https://bandcamp.com/skullvalanche/wishlist

It's mostly #Shoegaze #Synthpop #DesertRock #StonerRock #PostRock stuff.

#music #Bandcamp

Trip on this groove for 13 minutes ✌️

I'm The Mountain #StonedJesus

https://youtu.be/IBs7k7Jfi_A

#tunetuesday #stonerrock #fieldsmountainsvalleys

Trip on this groove for 13 minutes ✌️

I'm The Mountain #StonedJesus

https://youtu.be/IBs7k7Jfi_A

#tunetuesday #stonerrock #fieldsmountainsvalleys

Trip on this groove for 13 minutes ✌️

I'm The Mountain #StonedJesus

https://youtu.be/IBs7k7Jfi_A

#tunetuesday #stonerrock #fieldsmountainsvalleys

Trip on this groove for 13 minutes ✌️

I'm The Mountain #StonedJesus

https://youtu.be/IBs7k7Jfi_A

#tunetuesday #stonerrock #fieldsmountainsvalleys

Trip on this groove for 13 minutes ✌️

I'm The Mountain #StonedJesus

https://youtu.be/IBs7k7Jfi_A

#tunetuesday #stonerrock #fieldsmountainsvalleys

#TuneTuesday is today, and it has come to collect! The #RentFreeTracks; songs that live in your consciousness rent free, just lounge around on the couch all day and don’t move out!

Well, that could be any song for me, especially since there is a small kid living in this household now.

So, I’ll for songs that at times just pop up in my brain.

👥 Queens Of The Stone Age
💿 Songs For The Deaf
🎶 Go With The Flow
🔗 https://song.link/t/7241019

💬 “I want something good to die for, to make it beautiful to live!”

#StonerRock #DesertRock

newstuff2026-09

(Post-)Punk/Hardcore/Rock/Metal and associates

Featuring new (sometimes also live and re-released/remastered) songs/videos by:

@paddelnohnekanu , Circus Trees, New Found Glory, Arch Enemy, Die Verlierer, Dead Finks, Bazookatooth, Les Shirley, One Reason To Rise, Bruise Control, Jacob The Horse, Foo Fighters, Charm School, Shitshow, The Downstrokes, DAS LECK, Bad Vacation, MAYSON's PARTY, Arcadia, Guhn Twei, Terror, The Menzingers, Upchuck, The Casualties, Dirty Sound Magnet, The Antics, The Arrivals, Gottlieb, Bicurious, The Hives, Social Distortion, The Melmacs, Truckfighters, Serpent, Uli Sailor, DAVES, Shoreline, Future Teens, Depression Nap, BEAR, Birdlegs, Zwakkelmann, UNIVERSUM25, Frachter, Krav Boca, This House, Kreftich, Talco, Tim Holehouse & The Escape Ghosts, KO-MA, Skinny Lister, L.A. Sagne, The Last Vinci, Mary Anne's Polar Rig, MACSAT, FJØRT, Wir sind Fliegen, Rob Zombie - and some more... ;-)

New concerts/sessions by:
Frankie And The Witch Fingers, Florida Man, ZIP, Lambrini Girls...

Youtube playlist (by date, ascending):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymrXV12D1hSXxuu20K-mWVnN

Info page including links (by date, descending):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/newstuff2026-09/view/html?cs=m&n=200

Concerts/Sessions2026 (newest on top, updated continously):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmympyCk7uYSbwFMLb_fGtKYj0

Concerts/Sessions 2026 info page (also newest on top):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/0-concerts-latest/view/html?cs=m&n=500

Download 18+(/blocked) videos: https://yt5s.biz/ (does not always work, but trying again/later might), https://genyoutube.online/ (seems more reliable atm)

Social media / Fediverse account(s):
https://punkstodon.de/@aintjustmusic
https://f.freinetz.ch/profile/aintjustmusic
"Blog" (Down atm): https://paper.wf/aintjustmusic/

@punk #Punk #Hardcore #HardcorePunk #AnarchoPunk #DeutschPunk #SkaPunk #SkaCore #Screamo #PowerViolence #GrindCore #77Punk #GaragePunk #PunkRock #PostPunk #SynthPunk #IndiePunk #AlternativePunk #PostHardcore #RABM #ZeckenRap #PunkRap #Rock #Metal #Postrock #Postmetal #Doom #Sludge #StonerRock #MathRock #StimPunks

[cc-by-nc-sa](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode)

Palm Desert – Rays Of The Gold And Grays
#MountainOfMisery #Rock #Spaceslug #desertrock #doom #grunge #psychodelic #psycodelicrock #stoner #stonerrock #wrocław #Poland
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
https://palmdesert.bandcamp.com/album/rays-of-the-gold-and-grays

Palm Desert – DEEP SEVEN Vol. 1: PALM DESERT Elegy Of The Past
#Rock #Wrocław #desertrock #grunge #psychodelicrock #psycodelicrock #stonermetal #stonerrock #Poland
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
https://palmdesert.bandcamp.com/album/deep-seven-vol-1-palm-desert-elegy-of-the-past

newstuff2026-03

(Post-)Punk/Hardcore/Rock/Metal and associates

Featuring new (sometimes also live and re-released/remastered) songs/videos by:
@MetzgerButcher , Rantanplan, The Messthetics, Kissa, Kreftich, Stonus, Agassi, OK Nein, Hi-Standard, Fragile City, Empty Bones, Paula Paula, Dropkick Murphys, Twenty One Children, Sleaford Mods, Jacob The Horse, Peaches, Filth Is Eternal, Poison The Well, Remember Sports, Landowner, Cult Of Dom Keller, Converge, Blagged, Gogol Bordello, Dirty Sound Magnet, Higher Power, Easy Out, Gas Station Boner Pills, Toe Knife, The Casualties, Mariachi El Bronx, fluppe, Commitment, Sweet Reaper, Ponte del Diavolo, XpresidentX, The Melmacs, Storm Boy, Death of Youth, Swiss + Die Andern, GWAR, Miesha and The Spanks, Last Hounds, Krav Boca, The Fake Friends, The Damned, KO-MA - and some more... ;-)

New concerts/sessions by:
Doe St, Carrion Kids, Twenty One Children...

Youtube playlist (by date, ascending):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymqV75TA6x21PVx_CA4Nq9Ka

Info page including links (by date, descending):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/newstuff2026-03/view/html?cs=m&n=200

Concerts/Sessions2026 (newest on top, updated continously):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmympyCk7uYSbwFMLb_fGtKYj0

Concerts/Sessions 2026 info page (also newest on top):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/0-concerts-latest/view/html?cs=m&n=500

"Archived" from 2025:
concerts/sessions2025 (newest on top):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymrw3i9U1pOgcQe8KdqO_ceh

This one also has an info page (also newest on top):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/concerts2025/view/html?cs=m&n=500

Download 18+(/blocked) videos: https://yt5s.biz/ (does not always work, but trying again/later might)

Social media / Fediverse account(s):
https://punkstodon.de/@aintjustmusic
https://f.freinetz.ch/profile/aintjustmusic
"Blog" (Down atm): https://paper.wf/aintjustmusic/

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I've finally finished editing the photos I took at the Slomosa concert at Hybrydy/Warsaw in December! What do you think? https://www.flickr.com/photos/kokos-owy/albums/72177720331332250/ #FotyKokosa #slomosa #concertphotography #Norway #stonerrock #desertrock #fotografia #a6600 #sigma56mm #photography

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newstuff2025-51

(Post-)Punk/Hardcore/Rock/Metal and associates

Featuring new (sometimes also live and re-released/remastered) songs/videos by:
Anticitizen, Kochkraft durch KMA, Gymshorts, Fatboy Slim & The Rolling Stones, Turnstile, Daiei Spray, Krav Boca, Los Fastidios, Big Problem, Feel Worse, Cainhurst, The Hahas and The Blablas, Scattrbrain, SNõõPER, Sincere Engineer, Rancoeur, Pink Wonder, Long Distance Calling, Sleaford Mods, Roy Batty, H-Blockx, Calling All Captains, Human Missile Crisis, Kodder, Grossstadtgeflüster, Onyon, The Baby Seals, Double Life, Crystal F, Skinsects, Dearth Party, The Dead Milkmen, Gluecifer, Berthold City, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, The Heart Punches, Friends with Boats, Jangar, Jaguero, Psychopunch, The Busters, archreverend, Marmozets, Geishas Of Doom, Black Honey, The toten Crackhuren im Kofferraum (The TCHIK), Bahnhof Motte, Heiter bis Wolkig - and some more... ;-)

New concerts/sessions by:
Gorilla Biscuits, Viagra Boys, C'est Qui?, Amyl and The Sniffers...

Youtube playlist (by date, ascending):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymr0WdEejIcpmRhTgI3h58XW

Info page including links (by date, descending):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/newstuff2025-51/view/html?cs=m&n=200

concerts/sessions2025 (newest on top, updated continously):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymrw3i9U1pOgcQe8KdqO_ceh

This also has an info page (also newest on top):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/0-concerts-latest/view/html?cs=m&n=500

Download 18+(/blocked) videos: https://yt5s.biz/

Social media / Fediverse account(s):
https://punkstodon.de/@aintjustmusic
https://f.freinetz.ch/profile/aintjustmusic
"Blog" (Down atm): https://paper.wf/aintjustmusic/

@punk #Punk #Hardcore #HardcorePunk #AnarchoPunk #DeutschPunk #SkaPunk #SkaCore #Screamo #PowerViolence #GrindCore #77Punk #GaragePunk #PunkRock #PostPunk #SynthPunk #IndiePunk #AlternativePunk #PostHardcore #RABM #ZeckenRap #PunkRap #Rock #Metal #Postrock #Postmetal #Doom #Sludge #StonerRock #MathRock #StimPunks #JukeboxFridayNight

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newstuff2025-50

(Post-)Punk/Hardcore/Rock/Metal and associates

Featuring new (sometimes also live and re-released/remastered) songs/videos by:
ZIP, Fire Sale, Kapa Tult, Kaleidobolt, Kreator, Fluchtversuch, Painted Vein, DOWNGIRL, Long Distance Calling, Ellende, Pegging Mitchell, Few Thoughts, Bonaparte feat. Bela B, Viagra Boys, 4ft Fingers, Booze & Glory, Bleakness, MynameiS, Spoilman, Pitfloor, Blackwater Holylight, Bad Mary, Early Riser, Turbostaat, @antillectual , Remember Sports, I Promised The World, Irnini Mons, Doodseskader, Maria Iskariot, Aesop Rock, Pelican, Xain, Knarre, FJØRT, Billy Bragg, A Mes, Fatoni, Joybomb, Sex Shop Mushrooms, Girl Tones, erdmöbel, The Pretty Reckless - and some more... ;-)

New concerts/sessions by:
Air, Faith No More, The Prodigy, Converge, Half Naked Headline, The Hives...

Youtube playlist (by date, ascending):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymowySOOEuQxZRMs5bVdgvsP

Info page including links (by date, descending):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/newstuff2025-50/view/html?cs=m&n=200

concerts/sessions2025 (newest on top, updated continously):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymrw3i9U1pOgcQe8KdqO_ceh

This also has an info page (also newest on top):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/0-concerts-latest/view/html?cs=m&n=500

Download 18+(/blocked) videos: https://yt5s.biz/

Social media / Fediverse account(s):
https://punkstodon.de/@aintjustmusic
https://f.freinetz.ch/profile/aintjustmusic
"Blog" (Down atm): https://paper.wf/aintjustmusic/

@punk #Punk #Hardcore #HardcorePunk #AnarchoPunk #DeutschPunk #SkaPunk #SkaCore #Screamo #PowerViolence #GrindCore #77Punk #GaragePunk #PunkRock #PostPunk #SynthPunk #IndiePunk #AlternativePunk #PostHardcore #RABM #ZeckenRap #PunkRap #Rock #Metal #Postrock #Postmetal #Doom #Sludge #StonerRock #MathRock #StimPunks #JukeboxFridayNight

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newstuff2025-49

(Post-)Punk/Hardcore/Rock/Metal and associates

Featuring new (sometimes also live and re-released/remastered) songs/videos by:
Easy Out, Dubioza Kolektiv, Inconvenience Store, FFO: Chillin, Edgar Wasser, Psyche 16, Vague Rituals, Dr Sure's Unusual Practice, Ash Return, The Scaners, The Noname, L.Y.N.S, Mariachi El Bronx, SNFU, Roman Candle, Death Lens, Blut Und Tod, Angel Du$t, Storm Boy, SAFI, XpresidentX, Wet Leg, Racket Corp, Cursive, Drunken Swallows, Ronker, Flippeur, Laura Cox, MynameiS, Antillectual, BSK, Teen Mortgage, Gully Boys, jasmine.4.t, Asteriae, Poppy, Kreftich, Die Nerven, WIZO - and some more... ;-)

New concerts/sessions by:
Rats and Daggers, Brutus, Los Bitchos, 'Crève, Ouverte!', Refused, Deadletter, The Gits, jasmine.4.t...

Youtube playlist (by date, ascending):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymr6a2oUHMZoMd_rxbROh16N

Info page including links (by date, descending):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/newstuff2025-49/view/html?cs=m&n=200

concerts/sessions2025 (newest on top, updated continously):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymrw3i9U1pOgcQe8KdqO_ceh

This also has an info page (also newest on top):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/0-concerts-latest/view/html?cs=m&n=500

Social media / Fediverse account(s):
https://punkstodon.de/@aintjustmusic
https://f.freinetz.ch/profile/aintjustmusic
"Blog" (Down atm): https://paper.wf/aintjustmusic/

@punk #Punk #Hardcore #HardcorePunk #AnarchoPunk #DeutschPunk #SkaPunk #SkaCore #Screamo #PowerViolence #GrindCore #77Punk #GaragePunk #PunkRock #PostPunk #SynthPunk #IndiePunk #AlternativePunk #PostHardcore #RABM #ZeckenRap #PunkRap #Rock #Metal #Postrock #Postmetal #Doom #Sludge #StonerRock #MathRock #StimPunks #JukeboxFridayNight

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