Norway's heavy rock explorers KAL-EL announce the release of their new album "Astral Voyager Vol. 1" this May 16th on Majestic Mountain Records (Europe) and Blues Funeral Recordings (North America), and unleash the fuzz-fueled power of their new single "B.T.D.S.C." on all streaming platforms today.
Rising from Stavanger's frozen wastelands, KAL-EL returns with "Astral Voyager Vol. 1", their most mind-expanding expedition yet and the first chapter of an ambitious double-album assault to tear through space and time.
Stream new single "B.T.D.S.C." at this location
Summer and fall 2024 saw the crew locked in at Bridge Burner Studios, building on 2021's "Dark Majesty" momentum and the uplifting "Moon People" EP. The Captain's distinctive soaring higher-register vocals, born from his own sci-fi stories, cut through walls of distortion while Josh and Doffy's guitars weave between crushing heaviness and infectious earworm melodies. Down in the engine room, Bjudas's martial drumming and Knutsen's earth-shaking bass keep the vessel on course at all times.
The title track opens in low and slow heaviness, carrying a pinch of melancholia before debut single "B.T.D.S.C." ignites with what KAL-EL calls "pure rocket-fueled, fuzz-infected scandi-stoner" power. The journey winds through tougher tempos and headbanging chaos, hitting ethereal zones where overdriven guitars pierce the stratosphere. There's contagious energy here — stoned cosmonaut blues giving way to seventh-heaven solos.
A must-have for fans of Truckfighters, Dozer and Monster Magnet, KAL-EL stands proud on the bow of their fuzzy ship, ready to melt minds across the galaxy with six tracks of pure sci-fi stoner fuzz. The album will be released in various colored vinyl editions, classic vinyl edition, CD digipack, and digital formats.
New album "Astral Voyager Vol. 1"
Out May 16th on Majestic Mountain Records (Europe)
and Blues Funeral Recordings (North America)
TRACKLIST:
TRACKLIST:
1. Astral Voyager
2. B.T.D.S.C.
3. Void Cleaner
4. Cloud Walker
5. Dilithium
6. Cosmic Sailor
Formed in Stavanger, Norway in 2012, KAL-EL was established as a unique force in the international stoner and doom metal community, blending hard rock, heavy metal, psychedelic, and doom elements with science fiction themes. Their journey began with the release of "Dark Moon Voyage" EP in 2013, quickly gaining recognition as the top new rock act on NRK Urørt, Norway's platform for emerging music.
The band's evolution has seen them release multiple acclaimed albums through various labels, including their debut "Pakal" (2014, Wormhole Death Records), "Ecosphere" (2015, Setalight Records), "Astrodoomeda" (2017, Argonauta Records), and the breakthrough "Witches of Mars" (2019). 2021's "Dark Majesty" through Majestic Mountain Records marked a significant milestone in their cosmic journey, followed by 2023's "Moon People" EP.
KAL-EL's signature sound, characterized by bass-heavy grooves, downtuned guitars, and mind-expanding lyrics, is deeply rooted in the sci-fi narratives penned by vocalist "The Captain" himself. Having toured extensively across Europe and the United States, they continue to push genre boundaries while maintaining their commitment to vintage sci-fi aesthetics and thundering stoner metal.
KAL-EL is
3. Void Cleaner
4. Cloud Walker
5. Dilithium
6. Cosmic Sailor
Formed in Stavanger, Norway in 2012, KAL-EL was established as a unique force in the international stoner and doom metal community, blending hard rock, heavy metal, psychedelic, and doom elements with science fiction themes. Their journey began with the release of "Dark Moon Voyage" EP in 2013, quickly gaining recognition as the top new rock act on NRK Urørt, Norway's platform for emerging music.
The band's evolution has seen them release multiple acclaimed albums through various labels, including their debut "Pakal" (2014, Wormhole Death Records), "Ecosphere" (2015, Setalight Records), "Astrodoomeda" (2017, Argonauta Records), and the breakthrough "Witches of Mars" (2019). 2021's "Dark Majesty" through Majestic Mountain Records marked a significant milestone in their cosmic journey, followed by 2023's "Moon People" EP.
KAL-EL's signature sound, characterized by bass-heavy grooves, downtuned guitars, and mind-expanding lyrics, is deeply rooted in the sci-fi narratives penned by vocalist "The Captain" himself. Having toured extensively across Europe and the United States, they continue to push genre boundaries while maintaining their commitment to vintage sci-fi aesthetics and thundering stoner metal.
KAL-EL is
Captain - Vocals
Josh - Guitar
Doffy - Guitar
Bjudas - Drums
Knutsen - Bass
KAL-EL links
Josh - Guitar
Doffy - Guitar
Bjudas - Drums
Knutsen - Bass
KAL-EL links
MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS links
Thanks to Purple Sage PR for all of the info.
