Stoner Metallers DESCARADO Premiere New Single A Little Fun (To Keep Us Going) From Upcoming New Album "NORM"

Swedish heavy-rock quartet Descarado make a welcome return with a brand-new album packed with stoner-rock, desert-rock grooves and fearless punk-fuelled energy.

Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2013, Descarado are gearing up for the next chapter in their already impressive underground run with the release of their new album, Norm. Drawing on the raw swagger of ’70s rock, the grit of ’90s grunge and the fuzz-drenched power of stoner and desert rock, the band continue to carve out their own space in the European heavy-rock scene.

Built around hefty riffs, dirty grooves and a healthy disregard for taking themselves too seriously, Norm brings together blues-inflected guitar work, pounding drums and fuzzed-out tones with melodic hooks and psychedelic detours. Perhaps best exemplified on recent single, ‘Happy Pappy’. Balancing the sheer weight of rock ’n’ roll with a restless energy that refuses to stand still, Descarado offers up grit, groove and a touch of madness at its core.

The band's previous album, Odd, helped establish their credentials in the underground rock scene, earning positive reviews from publications including Teeth of the Divine and ExtremeUndergroundMusicZine. Praised for its melodic sensibility, hard-hitting riffs and dynamic songwriting, the record demonstrated the band's ability to bring fresh energy to the traditions of heavy, groove-driven rock.

Now, with Norm, Descarado returns with renewed appetite, building on that foundation while exploring the possibilities of atmosphere, melody and psychedelia. The result is another statement of intent from a band who have spent over a decade doing things their own way.

After years of making noise, questionable decisions and, occasionally, actual music, Descarado are back and have just one thing to ask of you: turn it up, get weird and stay heavy.

Norm will be officially released on 4th December 2026 via Rawflot Records.

DESCARADO

Bob (Bass)
Bro (Drums)
Drev (Vocals)
Uno (Guitar)

TRACK LISTING

1. Spiritwalker
2. A Little Fun (To Keep Us Going)
3. Happy Pappy [Listen]
4. Death Rattle
5. Homage
6. Steakhouse
7. Creosote
8. Beaten Track
9. Bladeboy
10. Wishbone

Artist: Descarado
Album: Norm
Label: Rawflot Records
Format: Digital/Vinyl
Release: 04/12/2026

Thanks to the great folks over at Sheltered Life PR we're happy to premiere the new single A LITTLE FUN (TO KEEP US GOING) which you can hear below:

The band say this about the song;

“Our new single, ‘A Little Fun (To Keep Us Going)’, is about finding our way back to the things we love and refusing to let anything or anyone get in the way. It’s about resurrection after feeling a little lost — a reminder to reconnect with what makes us feel alive. Perhaps with a nod to Charles Bukowski’s famous words: ‘Find what you love and let it kill you.’”

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Thanks to Sheltered Life PR for the details.

Radiant Knife - Sankalpa (Album Review)

Release Date: November 13th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Format: DD

Sankalpa - Tracklist 

1.Amber Waves

2.Crystal Oscillation

3.Disciple of the Astral Plane 

4.Down on the River Bank

5.Sankalpa 

6.Consciousness as the Foundation of Reality

7.Bewailer

8.Through the Heliopause

9.Bones

10.On the Mend

Members

Stephen Sheppert (guitars, synth, vocals)

Greg Travasos (drums)

Review

Progressive Sludge Metallers Radiant Knife release their latest album Sankalpa which is a Sanskrit meaning a heartfelt resolve, intention, or solemn vow. This is the perfect way to describe the album as Radiant Knife have undertaken a slight reinvention of themselves with a  more diverse style of melody appearing on this album compared to 2023’s Pressure. This record still has the riffs and progressive delivery that Pressure achieved but there’s a more diverse style of Prog Rock, Heavy Psych, Post-Metal and Sludge Metal themes.  

Radiant Knife are even tapping into areas of Shoegaze and Space Rock where you could easily see Radiant Knife being compared to the likes of HUM, ELDER and KING BUFFALO on certain sections of the record. However, that doesn’t stop Radiant Knife creating and exploring subtle Progressive Metal surroundings that’s made their music such a highlight over the years with pulsating Sludge Metal dynamics that have a certain Mastodon based flavour to them.

The vocals from Stephen Sheppert are excellent with a passionate delivery that fully taps into that ever-growing Post-Stoner / Heavy Psychedelic landscape. The whole thing never feels out of place with Radiant Knife allowing their Louisiana musical roots to fully appear and inject some world-weary DOOM & GLOOM soundscapes into the mix.

Though for the most part Sankalpa is a euphoric and uplifting journey that’s has an epic Ambient Post-Rock element allowing Radiant Knife to explore multiple levels of Cosmic heaviness on tracks such as Amber Waves, Crystal Oscillation, Disciple Of The Astral Plane and Sankalpa being the standout tracks of the first half of the record.

Radiant Knife comfortably and passionately navigate themselves around different styles of Post-Metal, Sludge Rock and Stoner Metal that can be superbly modern but also throws a few curveballs along the way when a sudden influx of Experimental Heavy Rock appears. Nothing drastic changes but you’ll be surprised at how the band explores an avant-garde style of music before settling for a grounded modern sound.

There’s a lot of different musical tempos and complex rhythms that form throughout the album with Radiant Knife always keeping the listener on the edge of their seat especially on tracks Disciple Of The Astral Plane, Down By The River Bank, Sankalpa, Consciousness as the Foundation of Reality and On The Mend.

The second half of the record does see a thuggish and aggressive delivery which is perhaps down to their Louisiana roots once more keeping things fully alive and superbly inventive in their own right. Radiant Knife perform with an intense mathematical quality to their music with Greg Travasos perhaps putting in one of the best drumming performances I’ve heard this year. Greg’s drumming is absolutely unreal at times which is brilliantly offset by Stephen Sheppert’s work on guitar and synth duties.

Sankalpa is an absolutely first rate album with Radiant Knife delivering their best work to date. This is a masterclass of how modern day HEAVY ROCK should truly be delivered. 

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Earsplit PR for the promo.

Sankalpa is available to buy now on digital download.

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Stoner/Doom/Groove Act THE RED CROW Announces Live Dates In France This November, The Five-Track Release It's Alive Arrives On December 4th

The Brazilian-born, Portugal-based trio combines raw stoner, doom and groove metal into a sound that's loud, abrasive, and riff-driven. THE RED CROW are set to embark on their first live shows in France this November and ignite stages with a high-octane and energized performance. The band's forthcoming live EP, It's Alive, is scheduled for release on December 4, 2026, through Sodeh Records.

The band comments on the forthcoming tour:

 
"France has been on our map for a long time. After years of playing pubs and underground rooms in Portugal and Spain, taking these songs across the border for the first time feels like the natural next step. Expect loud amps and long riffs." — Christiano Vieira, THE RED CROW.

France Dates 2026:

Nov 19: Strasbourg @ Molodoï (with Wet Cactus)
Nov 20: Cormontreuil (with Wet Cactus)
Nov 21: Charleville-Mézières @ MCL Ma Bohème (with Wet Cactus & Hourglass)

Find tickets for the November dates HERE.

The recording lineup on It's Alive features Christiano Vieira on guitar and vocals alongside Gustavo Ferreira on drums. For live performances, THE RED CROW expand to a trio with Thiago on bass. The artwork for It’s Alive was created by Zulfajir, while Basilio handled production, engineering, mixing and mastering at Buzz Room.

It's Alive is a record that moves from altered consciousness and psychological horror into corruption, apocalyptic chaos and revenge without losing the central thread connecting everything THE RED CROW create: the riff.

About THE RED CROW

THE RED CROW are a Brazilian-born, Lisbon-based heavy trio blending stoner metal, doom and groove metal into a sound built on massive riffs, dirty fuzz and relentless rhythmic weight. Formed in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2013, the band developed its identity in the South American underground before relocating to Portugal in 2021, bringing together the rhythmic aggression of Brazilian heavy music with the darker atmosphere of the European stoner and doom scenes.

Led by guitarist and vocalist Christiano Vieira alongside drummer Gustavo Ferreira and bassist Thiago, THE RED CROW favor a raw, physical approach to songwriting. Their music is driven by thick grooves, crushing low-end and Vieira’s gravel-throated vocal delivery, drawing influence from bands including RED FANG, CROWBAR and ALICE IN CHAINS while carrying the rough-edged attitude of MOTÖRHEAD. Outside of music, the band’s creative world is heavily informed by Tarantino films and the dark, exaggerated visual language of 1980s and 1990s comics.

After extensive touring in Brazil, THE RED CROW expanded their reach in Europe, including a full Spanish tour in 2025. Their music reflects that transcontinental history: aggressive, atmospheric and intentionally unpolished, with the energy of a live band always placed ahead of studio perfection.

Following Spellbound, THE RED CROW continue that philosophy with It’s Alive, a five-track release recorded at Buzz Room and built around the band’s no-frills approach to heaviness. With further European touring planned for 2027 and new material ahead, THE RED CROW continue pushing deeper into a sound defined by groove, distortion and riffs designed to hit at maximum volume.

THE RED CROW is:

Christiano Vieira — Guitar / Vocals
Gustavo Ferreira — Drums
Thiago — Bass

Connect with THE RED CROW:

Bandcamp: https://theredcrow.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redcrowrock/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theredcrow.band/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theredcrowband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/artist/5WJkIo3zshoVCykqGV8eEp
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-red-crow/1729976003
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theredcrow.band

It's Alive Track List:

1. The River - Live     

2. Haunted Eyes - Live    

3. Show Me The Way You Bleed - Live   

4. Sunday Zombie - Live      

5. Hunger For Blood - Live

Thanks to C Squared Music for the details.

SIXYEARHEX - Liminal Space Cadet (Album Review)

Release Date: November 13th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD/Tape

Liminal Space Cadet - Tracklist 

1. Midnight Incantation (4:45)

2. Control (4:21)

3. Original Sin (4:54)

4. All Is Well (5:08)

5. When The Darkness Shines (3:25)

6. Existential Blues (4:53)

7. God Luck and Good Speed (3:44)

8. Exile (3:27)

Members

Rob Broyhill – Guitar, Vocals

Derrick Brown – Drums, Vocals

Review

SIXYEARHEX debut album Liminal Space Cadet is a mighty fine slice of modern day Doom-Pop that’s normally associated with the likes of FLOOR and TORCHE. Though, SIXYEARHEX perform a great expressive style of Heavy Rock that blends areas of Doom, Sludge Rock, Stoner Metal and Psych Rock for a sound that has a heavy grounded progressive attitude that reminds me of Mastodon and QOTSA in places.

The opening track Midnight Incarnation is the most experimental offering on the track with SIXYEARHEX playing with different sounds, noises and atmospheric tones for a stripped back delivery. The song is remotely melodic with a gloomy Alt-Rock vibe emerging from the darkness with the excellent dual vocals from Rob Broyhill and Derrick Brown. The song drifts from one dreamy soundscape to the next with SIXYEARHEX finding time to add an offbeat saxophone instrumental passage that comes out of nowhere. 

Second Control is perhaps where the real magic of the album truly starts with SIXYEARHEX playing a classic style of DOOM-POP melodies that merge the band’s main influences of Torche and Mastodon. There is some great musical interplay developing here as SIXYEARHEX play stunning grooves that have a cool sideline of Alt Rock, Grunge and Post-Punk sounds appearing.

The lyrics are quite earnest and never feels too over the top with a great level of rhythm being played between Rob on Drums and Derrick on Guitars. Truth be told, SIXYEARHEX sound like they have more members in their ranks rather than the core duo. As they play a heavy and destructive style of music which soon becomes slightly distorted and spaced out in the best possible way.

Liminal Space Cadet really taps into that Cosmic Doom and Doom-Pop environment with real momentum as they create a thrilling stadium rock environment but one that’s held down by powerful slabs of Sludge Rock and Stoner Metal with the standout tracks of Original Sin, All Is Well and When The Darkness Shines following each other. The stadium rock aspect could have easily been overplayed and overdeveloped here but SIXYEARHEX remain superbly enthusiastic about their roots within the underground scene.

The album does become more Sludge Rock/Metal focused with brief excursions into the realms of Stoner Rock, Doom Metal and Heavy Psychedelic passages. SIXYEARHEX always seem to be re-inventing themselves with each track as they find a real creative flair that once again allows a different musical theme to appear and generate into a massive wall of melodic noise throughout.

The final three tracks allows SIXYEARHEX to combine that Doom-Pop sensibility against a backdrop of aggressive Heavy Rock grooves with a trippy layer of distortion impressing on tracks Existential Blues and Exile.

There’s a lot to unpack, discover and completely lose yourself within the entire being of Liminal Space Cadet as SIXYEARHEX are widely inventive with their music and play a riffier and heavier style of Doom-Pop that leaves you brilliantly entertained. The record is quite compact, lasting around thirty four minutes but it’s what SIXYEARHEX achieved within that time frame that is the real highlight here. This record is an absolute must have record to own that offers first rate entertainment from beginning to end.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Good Boy PR for the promo.

Liminal Space Cadet is available to buy now on CD/DD/Tape.

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Exclusive Premiere Of Aussie Doom Legends LUCIFER'S FALL Superb New EP DEMO 2026

Lucifer’s Fall are back after disbanding 4 years ago, reforming in late 2025 to bring back our traditional doom meets old school heavy metal with a dash of punk attitude.

Demo 2026 is our first batch of new material. 3 new demo tracks recorded in preparation for a new album coming some time in 2027.

“Terminal Decay” is a mournful sounding classic slow doomer about mankind being used and abused by the rise of AI and our techbro overlords. I guess I don’t need to say it but seriously, Fuck AI.

“Satanik Skumfukk” is a punky black thrasher full of attitude written in honour of all the self-centred arseholes out there. Fuck You!

“No Absolution” is a Pentagram-fueled doom track about the old classic tale of selling your soul to the Devil.

We are planning to spend much of the next six months getting the new songs into shape for recording our fourth album. We are back playing live, but it will most likely be only occasionally in the lead up to the next album, as writing and honing the material to be ready for recording is the current main priority.

For the uninitiated, Lucifer’s Fall are influenced by the classic doom bands such as Pentagram, Saint Vitus, Cirith Ungol, Candlemass, Reverend Bizarre, Trouble and obviously Black Sabbath. Other big influences are the likes of Motörhead, Venom and your classic traditional Heavy Metal bands.

One final word as always….

Fuck you! We’re Lucifer’s Fall!!!

- Deceiver

Lucifer's Fall - Demo 2026

Album out November 13th, 2026
Self-released (Cassette, Digital)
Adelaide, Australia
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Deceiver
Photos by Harlem Biebrick

FFO: Pentagram • Saint Vitus • Cirith Ungol • Candlemass • Reverend Bizarre • Trouble

Lucifer’s Fall is:

Deceiver - Vocals
Cursed Priestess - Bass, Vocals (Satanik Skumfukk)
The Invocator - Lead Guitar
Heretic - Guitar
The Necro-Ritualist - Drums

Tracklist:

1. Terminal Decay (6:38)
2. Satanik Skumfukk (3:17)
3. No Absolution (6:22)

We're excited to premiere this HEAVY AS FUCK doomed out experience thanks to the cool folks over at Good Boy PR.

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Thanks to Good Boy PR for the details.

A Twister of Fuzz and Groove Calgary Stoner Rockers DENIMACHINE Drops "Tornado" From Upcoming New EP

Trenton Bullard (guitar, vocals), Scott Charles (guitar, lead vocals), Kevin Ross (drums), Brady Side (bass)

Denimachine - Photo Credit - Josh Sandulak

Calgary stoner rock quartet Denimachine is charging forward with the unveiling of their second single, "Tornado," the latest taste of their upcoming sophomore EP, "Perfect Illusion," due out November 27, 2026 via Grand Hand Records. A longtime fan favorite in the band's live set, "Tornado" finally receives the studio treatment it deserves, delivering the fuzz-drenched riffs, driving grooves, and high-octane energy that have become hallmarks of the Denimachine sound.

The release of "Tornado" follows the first single "Filthy Lucre" and the announcement of their forthcoming EP "Perfect Illusion," a four-song collection that captures the band's evolution since their self-titled debut EP. Produced and mixed by Scott Giffin and mastered by Stuart McKillop at Rain City Recorders, the EP spans both the band's oldest and newest material in their catalog; the record showcases a more mature and adventurous songwriting approach while preserving the head-bobbing heaviness, massive hooks, and groove-driven foundation that fans have come to expect. Incorporating psychedelic textures, dynamic arrangements, and expanded sonic exploration, "Perfect Illusion" represents Denimachine's most refined and ambitious work to date. The EP will be released digitally through Grand Hand Records and will also be available as a split vinyl release with fellow Canadian riff rockers Riff Ratt.

"We think this new EP will be received really well! It’s been a while since our last release, and we’ve grown a lot as a band. The new songs offer a more mature version of our sound with some more experimental and spacey grooves than the first EP while maintaining the same head-bobbing heaviness. We hope our following fans and new fans alike will want to listen to it over and over, whether it's chilling out or ramping up!" adds the band.

Listen to "Tornado" via its premiere below:

Spotify pre-save - https://li.sten.to/qt66b2667389​

Formed in Calgary, Alberta, in 2017, Denimachine consists of Trenton Bullard (guitar/vocals), Scott Charles (guitar/vocals), Brady Side (bass), and Kevin Ross (drums). Emerging from years of friendship and experience in notable local acts including Throne of Vengeance, Frankie McQueen, Falcon, and MANcub, the quartet built its reputation on massive riffs, infectious grooves, and the undeniable chemistry that comes from years of playing together. Blending influences from classic hard rock swagger with modern stoner-rock weight, Denimachine creates music built equally for festival stages, long highway drives, and late-night garage sessions.

Recommended for fans of Queens Of The Stone Age, Black Sabbath, Wolfmother, Graveyard, and TruckFighters, "Perfect Illusion" arrives November 27, 2026, digitally via Grand Hand Records, along with the EP on a Split Vinyl with Riff Ratt.

Show Dates:​

Dec 5 - Calgary, AB - Palomino (EP Release Party) w/ Riff Ratt, Gone Cosmic

First Single "Filthy Lucre" at the following links:

Spotify - https://li.sten.to/qt66b2664024​

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kId9ouGNvaw​

Artwork by Paul Hendrik and Trenton Bullard

Track Listing:​

1. Tornado – 4:58
2. Grundy – 3:32
3. Edgelord – 5:33
4. Filthy Lucre – 5:44

Total EP Length: 19:47

Album Band Lineup:​

Scott Charles (Guitar, Vocals)
Trenton Bullard (Guitar, Vocals)
Brady Side (Bass)
Kevin Ross (Drums)
Scott Giffin (Synth)

Live Band Lineup:​

Scott Charles (Guitar, Vocals)
Trenton Bullard (Guitar, Vocals)
Brady Side (Bass)
Kevin Ross (Drums)

More info:

​https://denimachineband.com/​
​https://www.facebook.com/denimachine/​
​https://www.instagram.com/denimachine/​

Thanks to Asher Media PR for all of the details.

Black Space Riders - Die 8 (Album Review)

Release Date: November 13th 2026. Record Label: Black Space Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl

Die 8 - Tracklist 

1. Algorythms (Mind Control)

2. War Inside (Infinite Internal Friction)

3. Party Is Over (The Last Curfew)

4. Celebr8 (We Salute You)

5. Solar Mantra

6. Deep Space Isolation (Alone, So Far, So Cold)

7. 8 Minutes To Midnight (Run!)

8. The Gr8 Dict8or (Lost In Time)

9. People (8 Billion Voices)

10. Weite (The Edge Of The Beginning)

11. The End Of Time

Members

JE - lead vocals, guitars, keyboards SEB - lead vocals, keyboards, percussion C.RIP - drums, didgeridoo π - guitars MEI - bass guitar

Review

Die 8 is the eighth album from Psych Stoner Rock legends Black Space Riders which is perhaps their most expansive and progressive record to date. As the band bring in a a heavier and cinematic style of music for this record alone. Everything feels powered by a diverse style of Prog Rock, Space Rock, Psych Rock and Hard Rock melodies with the band offering a surreal musical adventure across the whole album. 

The album lasts around seventy four minutes that’s spread across eleven tracks which sees Black Space Riders offer a trippy sonic experience that can be quite funk rock driven within the opening stages of the album. The sudden transformation into shamanic cosmic doomsters is something that Black Space Riders have explored before but this feels remarkably different which you can feel from the opening tracks of Algorythms (Mind Control), War Inside (Infinite Internal Friction) and Party Is Over (The Last Curfew).

There’s a reliance on heavy electronic sounds and jazzy rock interludes which transforms into areas of Ambient Post-Rock with a thrilling Alt Rock dimension. You can hear influences such as PRIMUS, TOOL, The Cure and System Of A Down throughout this album which gives a slightly off-beat creative feel with different song structures being created and played throughout. Even the lyrics are wonderfully offbeat and quite surreal though everything works as it should.

Another highlight of the album that forms very early on is the huge danceability factor that Black Space Riders have included within every track. There’s moments of trance, post-punk and doom rock sounds that may feel out of place when you first to listen to the album especially on tracks War Inside (Infinite Internal Friction), Party Is Over (The Last Curfew), Celebr8 (We Salute You), Solar Mantra, The gr8 dict8or (Lost In Time) and epic final track The End Of Time which runs for a mind expanding sixteen minutes.

Some parts of the album are quite over the top with Black Space Riders even embracing elements of Gothic Rock lurking within the Space Rock soundscapes the band are more commonly known for. The songwriting aspect for Die 8 is spectacular with the band merging real life themes and over the top ideas for a grounded slice of reality that will keep you fully engaged throughout.

Die 8 works best when Black Space Riders start creating and playing sounds out of their comfort zone which is highly experimental and may take their established fanbase some time to fully get behind. However, the rewards are huge as Black Space Riders are constantly evolving throughout this album alone. There are certain sections of the records I still have problems with but I feel within time these will ultimately disappear and it’s always good for a band to take you out of your comfort zone.

There’s a fearless and playful attitude that emerges within Black Space Rider’s music especially when the music becomes more focused on that Electronic and Dance Rock delivery they’ve injected for this album alone. The record does feel like a slight rebirth for Black Space Riders and it’s a transformation that may divide musical opinion within the underground scene. However, there’s plenty of great grooves and instrumental passages to be discovered here with Die 8 being quite an action packed record that offers something you’ve never experienced before.

Black Space Riders have been going since 2008 and it’s great to see that the band are still reinventing themselves once more. It’s something we need to celebrate and recognise for Black Space Riders being one of the most fearless and original voices within the Psychedelic Stoner Rock scene. 

Die 8 is an exquisite and outstanding record that dares to be different with Black Space Riders offering no easy answers either. Just embrace the wild ride that Black Space Riders have cooked up with Die 8 and you’ll experience one of the wildest, surreal and trippy musical adventures you’ll come across this year alone.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Black Space Riders and Anger Management PR for the promo.

Die 8 is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl.

Links

Linktree BSR online