Exclusive Song/Video Premiere For GOAT MAJOR's Stunning New Title Track DEATH COMES TWICE From Upcoming New Album

Welsh doom metal trio GOAT MAJOR is set to return with their sophomore full-length "Death Comes Twice" this October 23rd on Ripple Music and unleash the title track from the outstanding new album today! 

Thanks to the cool folks over at Purple Sage PR and Ripple Music we're excited to premiere the new song/video for Death Comes Twice from their upcoming new album of the same name.

Welsh heavy trio Goat Major are set to return with their crushing sophomore album, Death Comes Twice, the follow-up to their 2024 debut Ritual. The songwriting process ignited immediately after the last record, with guitarist Jammie Arnold channeling a relentless flow of riff demos that provided the foundation for Simon Bonwick (drums) and Tom Shortt (vocals/bass) to build upon. They comment, "When the three of us gathered in the jam room, that’s where the true magic happened. We threw ourselves into every riff, every groove, with no detail too small or too grand. This new record reveals a deeper, more melodic side of us, all the while remaining heavy and intense. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it!"

Recording once again with engineer Tom Chaloner in rural Pembrokeshire, the band captured the raw energy of their live chemistry by tracking together in a room without click tracks. The result is a record that delves deeper into melody while maintaining their signature heaviness, augmented by experimental layers of percussion, harmonies, and progressive synthesis soundscapes.

Lyrically, Death Comes Twice navigates the dark narrow passageways of belief, tradition, and existential crisis. Continuing the occult and cosmic themes of their debut, the album shifts between dark fantasy and internal turmoil, exploring themes of persecution under dogmatic rule, the spiritual toll of ancient rituals, and the clash between divine creation and modern technology.

About the new single "Wheels of Gold", the band says: "Wheels of Gold brings imagery of the biblical depictions of angels. Imagining them into our new technological age and asking if they would still serve their elemental ancient god, or revolt and destroy that god in order to serve new artificial machines of creation."

New album "Death Comes Twice" - Out October 23rd on Ripple Music (LP/CD/digital)

Emerging from the mystic landscapes of Pembrokeshire, Wales, Goat Major formed in 2020 as a strict DIY power trio. Drawing from the heaviness of Electric Wizard and the raw fury of Motörhead, their sound is a fuzz-drenched, controlled chaos that's both primal and profound. They shattered expectations with their 2024 debut Ritual via Ripple Music, a gothic romp through ancient secrets and dark whispers. Arnold's riffs swing between sludgy weight and punk urgency, Bonwick's drumming is relentless and dynamic, while Shortt's growling bass underpins hauntingly melodic vocals that push atmosphere and ambition without losing their doom-ridden core.

The band tore across the UK, sharing stages with Conan, Thunder Horse and many more, while leaving their doomy mark at Desertfest London and Stoomfest. Their blend of infectious melody and sinister atmosphere struck a deep chord, cementing them as one of the underground's most promising emerging forces. Now in 2026, they reunite with Ripple Music for their eagerly awaited second opus, Death Comes Twice. Digging deeper than Ritual, the new album weaves potent melodies and razor-sharp hooks through themes of death, medieval rituals, religious persecution, and generational hexes. It's a masterclass in inventive darkness—haunting, powerful, and daring you to climb in.

GOAT MAJOR is

Jammie Arnold - guitar
Simon Bonwick - drums
Tom Shortt - bass & vocals

GOAT MAJOR links

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RIPPLE MUSIC links

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Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the details.

DEATHCHANT - KOVA (Album Review)

Release Date: September 25th 2026. Record Label: RidingEasy Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl

KOVAc - Tracklist

1.Enemy 

2.Red Sun

3.Funeral Pyre

4.Reverie

5.Worshipper

6.Ruin

7.KOVA

8.Forgiveness

9.Requiem

Members

Thomas J Lemieux - Guitars, vocals, keys, bass, additional sounds & loops

Doug Stuckey - Guitars, vocals

Quinn-George Camacho - Bass

Nick "Joose" Mcdonnell - Drums

Review

Doom/Stoner Metallers DEATHCHANT return with their most personal and reflective record to date with KOVA which is named after their late friend Davey Kova. The record contains all the great musical ingredients that made DEATHCHANT’s previous albums fully stand out. KOVA allows Deathchant to offer a more personal experience for listeners to immerse themselves with the band with emotionally changed lyrics, fast-paced melodies and deft Classic Rock touches that forces a challenging “LIGHT vs DARK” progression into the mix.

The sound has that classic TWIN GUITAR energy that reminds me of the likes of THIN LIZZY, WISHBONE ASH, BARONESS and MASTODON which the band are quite known for. With an aggressive backdrop of Psychedelic and Doom-Pop surroundings making a commanding appearance on tracks Enemy, Red Sun and Funeral Pyre which makes me reminisce when the mighty BARONESS made music as good as this within their classic RED and BLUE period.

However, DEATHCHANT stand on their own creative ground with epic POST-DOOM and PSYCH ROCK themes that manifest into epic stadium sized Sludge Rock grooves with the excellent vocals telling an emotionally rewarding story despite some of the tough bleak themes currently being played out.

DEATHCHANT experiment with Ambient, Space Rock and Cosmic chasms on this record which brings a forceful atmospheric drive whilst keeping that Classic Rock delivery with a distinctive Blues Rock and Doomed Out persuasion forming behind the scenes on tracks Funeral Pyre, Reverie and Worshipper closing the first half of the album in great fashion.

The music is unapologetically fast paced with DEATHCHANT playing some of the heaviest sounds of their career. There’s a lot of amplifier distortion and sludgy reverb appearing when you least expect this which adds a gloomy sense of realism and gritty determination into the mix. 

KOVA offers the perfect balance between “LIGHT vs DARK” movements as DEATHCHANT never shy away from using their real life personal experiences into this record which makes this 100% authentic within the Heavy Rock world. The second half of the record is equally as stunning as the first half with DEATHCHANT diving right into a diverse style of Prog Rock melodies that branches out into areas of Heavy Psychedelics which transforms into a hallucinogenic style of Doom/Stoner Metal sounds with some eerie soundclips being added along the way.

Other standout tracks on the record are: Ruin, KOVA, Forgiveness and Requiem though that’s the whole second half of the album I’ve just mentioned. I should say all of the tracks are great as each other with KOVA allowing each song having their own personal story to tell whilst adding some different sounding grooves to settle the deal. The second half perhaps relies more on Post-Doom and Post-Stoner soundscapes with an uplifting Heavy Psychedelic core.

KOVA is a resounding success on every level and is DEATHCHANT’s most masterful and awe-inspiring record to date. With rich sounding and superbly realized production values, DEATHCHANT have released another sublime album that should solidify them as one of the most electrifying and grounded Doom/Stoner Metal bands currently around today.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to RidingEasy Records for the promo.

KOVA is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl via RidingEasy Records.

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Instrumental Doom/Post-Metal outfit SHAKHTYOR unleashes crushing first single "Das Sechste Siegel" off upcoming album "Simulacron"!

German heavy instrumental Doom/Post-Metal outfit SHAKHTYOR has unveiled "Das Sechste Siegel", the crushing first single taken from the band’s forthcoming studio album "Simulacron", set for release on November 6 via Moment of Collapse Records.

Listen to "Das Sechste Siegel" HERE

When SHAKHTYOR were formed in Hamburg in 2009, the direction initially seemed clear: instrumental doom. It soon became apparent, however, that the trio would not be content to stay within those confines. Doom and sludge collide with black and death metal eruptions, psychedelic jam passages, hypnotic grooves and spacey synthesizer textures. For SHAKHTYOR, genre boundaries are material to work with rather than limitations.

"Simulacron" is now the Hamburg trio’s third album, following their self-titled debut and its successor "Tunguska". Once again recorded at Tonmeisterei, the album sounds anything but stagnant despite the band’s long history. Quite the opposite: the songwriting has become more concise and focused, while their musical boundaries have been pushed even further. Songs longer than 10 minutes are no exception.

The guitars remain the crushing foundation. Riff walls flatten everything in their path before the songs drift into psychedelic passages or are swept away by eruptive black/death metal assaults. Particularly effective are the long, stoic grooves that burrow almost hypnotically into your skull. SHAKHTYOR create pressure not through constant speed, but through dynamics, repetition and carefully constructed tension.

Samples and electronic soundscapes are far more than mere decoration. They give the songs a dark, at times almost cosmic atmosphere, making "Simulacron" feel like the soundtrack to some seriously twisted trip inside your head.

Tracklist:

01. Simulacron
02. Das Sechste Siegel
03. Alone
04. Wolfmannsgehau
05. Letzte Schleuse
06. Electric H

Seventeen years after their formation, SHAKHTYOR remain difficult to categorize. "Simulacron" combines crushing riff power with psychedelic depth and atmospheric finesse. A heavy, idiosyncratic beast - and precisely for that reason, one hell of an intriguing album.

"Simulacron" will be out November 6 on Moment of Collapse Records and is available for pre-order HERE.

SHAKHTYOR are:

Christian Müller
Nils Langbehn
Christian Herzog

For more info visit:

https://www.facebook.com/shakhtyorband/
https://www.instagram.com/shakhtyor.band/
https://shakhtyor.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/momentofcollapse/

Thanks to All Noir PR for the details.

Exclusive Song Premiere And Review Of Instrumental Psych/Space/Stoner Rock Collective ASTRAL CONSTRUCT New Single CRIMSON From Upcoming New Album

Release Date: 25th September 2026. Label: Echodelick Records. Format. Digital Download

Crimson - Traciklist

Crimson

Members

Astral Construct - Everything

Review

Crimson is an eight minute plus epic that sees Astral Construct aim for a heavier Post-Metal sound that touches upon the fringes of Drone Metal whilst keeping with his own great style of Psych Rock, Space Rock and Stoner Rock sounds. There's an almost "soundtrack" quality to crimson which acts as a good indicator of the direction of the upcoming album The Exoplanetary Diversions is heading upon.

There's a lot of frenzied sludgy guitars and fuzzed out melodies forming on top of each other which feels slightly chaotic but superbly quite restrained at the same time. Astral Construct weaves a level of progressive Doomed Out melodies which are quite aggressive one moment and transform into a sullen Post-Rock dynamic. 

There is a beginning, middle and end with this track as Crimson offers a diverse selection of intricate musical passages that all feel quite different to each other. However, when fully joined up, this allows the song to be quite an epic journey of self discovery well at least for Astral Construct.

This is a great track to announce the upcoming new album as it's quite an action packed and surreal experience which has got me quite excited for what lies ahead.

Words by Steve Howe

Exclusive Song Premiere

Instrumental Psych/Space/Stoner Rock artist Astral Construct are releasing the first epic single "Crimson" from their forthcoming new album The Exoplanetary Diversions which you can hear below thanks to this exclusive song premiere.

Astral Construct say this about "Crimson" and gives a great description about the upcoming album itself:

“Crimson is the centerpiece on the third Astral Construct album, The Exoplanetary Diversions, which is slated for release in November of 2026. The album will be Astral Construct’s first with Echodelick Records. Crimson features psychedelic passages, heavy sections and a surprise middle section that invokes moody, ethereal movements. The song fits perfectly with the Astral Construct mission of drawing the listener into the journey and takes them back to the age when albums were consumed in its entirety, rather than pieces cobbled into streaming playlists.”

Links:

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Thanks to Astral Construct for all of the details

Heavy Rockers MOON DESTROYS (w/ current and ex-Torche, Abrams, Royal Thunder) kick off US tour with Melt-Banana; fall shows with The Sword announced!

Atlanta's heavy powerhouse MOON DESTROYS (with current and former members of Torche, Abrams and Royal Thunder) are hitting the road for a run of West Coast shows alongside Japanese noise rock sensation Melt-Banana and have just added three fall shows with US heavy rock legends The Sword, all in support of their new album "OMNI" on Blues Funeral Recordings.

Spearheading the thunderous heavy unit are founding members Juan Montoya (ex-Torche) and Evan Diprima (Gold Pyramid, ex-Royal Thunder), with lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Zach Amster (Abrams) rounding out the front. After successfully completing a 3-week co-headline run with The Well, the band officially welcomed Taylor Iversen (Abrams) on bass as their fourth member to lock in their thunderous foundation.

Fresh off the release of their acclaimed new album "OMNI" on Blues Funeral Recordings, MOON DESTROYS are fully ready to enter their next chapter, bringing their shimmering, hard-hitting blend of post-grunge, riff-doom and driving psych to the masses. They kick off the fall with two runs of shows supporting Japanese noise rockers Melt-Banana and US stoner metal heroes The Sword.

September shows with Melt-Banana:

Sept 22 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
Sept 24 - Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge
Sept 25 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
Sept 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom
Sept 27 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall

October shows with The Sword:

Oct 29 - Louisville KY - Mercury Ballroom
Oct 30 - Cleveland OH - Grog Shop
Oct 31 - Pittsburgh PA - Mr. Smalls Theatre

New album "OMNI" - Available now on Blues Funeral Recordings
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“A sound that feels both molten and weightless.” Decibel Magazine
“Highly atmospheric sounds, upbeat melodies and stirring vocals.” Outlaws of the Sun
“A great balance between ambitious energy and atmospheric grace.” Metal Hammer Magazine
“Nothing short of mesmerizing, Omni is one of the year’s enduring best.” Doomed & Stoned

Formed by legendary guitarist Juan Montoya (a founding member of Torche) and drummer Evan Diprima (Gold Pyramid, Royal Thunder), MOON DESTROYS released their first EP Maiden Voyage in 2020. The 5-song debut featured contributions from Troy Sanders (Mastodon) and Bryan Richie (The Sword) and laid a foundation that would come fully into focus in April 2025, when the band was thrust into the limelight supporting Elder just as they were self-releasing their debut full-length She Walks By Moonlight. This shimmering blend of post-rock, riff-doom and shoegazy psychedelia stood as a cinematic and otherworldly journey from a band who breeze into the environs of My Bloody Valentine, The Cult, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Ride. Fresh off a breakout 2025 year that saw them tour with Elder, Dozer and The Sword, Juan Montoya and Evan Diprima ushered in 2026 by welcoming Abrams frontman Zach Amster on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, leading to the release of their new studio album "OMNI" on Blues Funeral Recordings in September 2026.

MOON DESTROYS is

Juan Montoya - Lead Guitar
Evan Diprima - Drums
Zachary Amster - Vocals & Rhythms Guitar
Taylor Iversen - Bass

MOON DESTROYS links

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BLUES FUNERAL RECORDINGS links

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Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the details.

Post-Metal Legends NEUROSIS Announce Latest Tour Dates

Photo Credit: Scott Evans

Exactly two seasons have passed since we declared An Undying Love for a Burning World. It has been an incredibly rewarding time for us and we are humbled by your love and support.

With our first two shows behind us, we are now working hard to be ready for the upcoming sets. We respectfully ask you to join us at one of these upcoming gatherings.

TICKETS

Neurosis Tour Dates

10/16/2026 The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA w/ Terry Gross [SOLD OUT]
10/17/2026 The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA w/ Kowloon Walled City [SOLD OUT]
10/30/2026 Warsaw – Brooklyn, NY w/ Uniform [Tickets]
10/31/2026 Warsaw – Brooklyn, NY w/ Primitive Man [Tickets]
11/21/2026 Metro – Chicago, IL w/ Mr. Phylzzz [Tickets]
11/22/2026 Metro – Chicago, IL w/ Primitive Man [Tickets]
11/27/2026 Revolution Hall – Portland, OR w/ special guests TBA, Great Falls [Tickets]
11/28/2026 Revolution Hall – Portland, OR w/ special guests TBA, Trigger Object [Tickets]
11/29/2026 Showbox SODO – Seattle, WA w/ special guests TBA, Great Falls [Tickets]
12/12/2026 Converge's Saddest Day @ Roadrunner – Boston, MA w/ Converge, and more [Tickets]
1/02/2027 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA w/ Special Guests TBA [Tickets]
4/17/2027 Roadburn Festival – Tilburg, NL (Neurosis will play two sets) [Tickets]

Links

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | BANDCAMP

Thanks to Neurot Recordings for the details.

Mehïga - Mehïga (Album Review)

Release Date: September 18th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Format: DD

Mehïga - Tracklist

1.Load Up 01:04

2.Smoke 04:31

3.Don't Look Down 05:16

4.Go Where You Go 01:58

5.Disco 06:43

6.Vacant 03:39

7.Space Witch 05:45

8.Mehïga 08:29

9.Exit Ship 03:19

Review

Psych/Desert/Stoner Rockers Mehïga have been playing as a band for over a decade now and are finally releasing their self-titled album. The record is a mixture of sounds influenced by the likes of Truckfighters, Slomosa, DOZER and FU MANCHU with some gritty rock attitude of their own making. It also helps that the band is quite experimental at how they deliver their various musical compositions that draws in sounds from the Shoegaze, Ambient, Sludge Rock and Prog Rock environments.

Mehïga play around with different song structures and disjointed elements of Heavy Psychedelic music which comes across surprisingly well within the opening tracks of Load Up, Smoke and Don’t Look Down with the sound being quite precise and surprisingly disjointed at the same time. The music is constantly fuzzy and moves around the Stoner Rock atmosphere with relevant ease as Mehïga develops some wonderfully awkward Sludge Rock dimensions into the mix. You can feel some cool sounding TRUCKFIGHTERS and SLOMOSA melodies emerging behind the scenes with Mehïga applying their own warped and warm identity into their music.

However, that doesn’t stop Mehïga adding some dark strands of Sludge, Doom and Drone grooves into the darkest and heaviest corners of the album that gives the record a wild and unpredictable nature on tracks such as Don’t Look Down, Disco, Space Witch and their epic title track MEHIGA. The whole thing sounds extremely dangerous and aggressive when the intense doomed out guitars show you how SLOMOSA would sound like if they ever ventured into the Sludge Rock arena.

Mehïga also injected some Alt Rock and Indie Rock sensibility into the album just to make things slightly dramatic but also quite endearing at the same time. The record has an off-kilter creative attitude but it’s this great style of musical delivery that allows Mehïga to create unexpected outbursts of Sludge/Stoner Metal instrumental passages that slowly merge into some grounded Heavy Psychedelic sounds with sublime vocals to match.

The production values are quite raw but gives Mehïga a gritty and determined attitude to play the best of their musical abilities that makes this album such a genuine pleasure to listen to. Mehïga never plays it safe and they may take some listeners out of their comfort zone especially on the later stages of the album. However, the music is absolutely thrilling to listen to with Mehïga finally demonstrating their own great original style of Heavy Psychedelic music that should allow the band to gain a bigger following within the underground heavy rock scene.

Excellent and Highly Recommended.

Words by Steve Howe

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