Yob’s “Atma” Returns, Its Surfaces Gleaming (Interview with Mike Scheidt)
With a remaster of their 2011 album "Atma" out this week, we spoke to Mike Scheidt about the remaster and the band's mighty body of work, plus upcoming plans.
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“Born of Obsidian” Sees Kurokuma Craft Mesmerizing Psychedelic Sludge Metal (Review)
The UK band's debut draws on Mesoamerican mythology to reveal universal truths about psychedelic communion.
“Surrounded by Vultures,” Jointhugger’s Ascendant Stoner Metal Blazes On (Track-By-Track Rundown)
The Norwegian stoner band's second album releases today, and it's full of hazy charm and massive riffs—read a track-by-track rundown from the band.
Empty Black Offers Pure, Destructive Doom on Debut EP (Early EP Stream)
Stream the debut EP from this Atlanta, GA instrumental trio who dial up the threat level on stoner doom.
Restless Spirit Put Heavy Metal and Stoner Doom Through a “Cascade Immolator” (Video Premiere)
The New York stoner-doom outfit returns with their second full-length "Blood of the Old Gods" later this year, enhancing their already-potent mix of heavy metal, stoner, doom, and more. Check out a video for new single "Cascade Immolator."
Kal-El Reveal the “Dark Majesty” of Far-Out Stoner Metal (Track-By-Track Rundown)
The Norwegian riffcrafters' fifth full-length offers another must-listen volume of galactic fuzz -- check out a track-by-track rundown from the band.
Downcaste’s Foreboding Sludge is a Sign of the “Pre-Apocalypse” (Early EP Stream)
Stream the debut EP from Chicago-based Downcaste, a trio with a sharp, witty, and no-frills approach to heavy sludge and doom metal.
Records of the Week With Jon and Ted Week #13
This week, Ted and Jon zero in on obscure stoner metal and an American progressive heavy metal classic.
“Winter King/Devil’s Grip”: High Reeper Joins The Doom Sessions, Higher and Heavier Than Ever (Early Track Stream)
Stream a track from High Reeper's side of the upcoming "Doom Sessions Vol. 5" split, pairing them with Hippie Death Cult for riff-packed stoner madness.
Records of the Week With Jon and Ted #3
This week, Ted and Jon take a deep dive into doom's various facets, from MonumentuM's darkwave inflections to Earthride's stoner riffpocalypse.