Exciting space rock collective MONKEYS ON MARS to unveil interstellar extract off forthcoming EP: "Seasonal Pyres".

Photo credit: Liss Eulenhertz.

Thrilling heavy psych/prog outfit MONKEYS ON MARS are made up of Swiss quartet Monkey3 and French trio Mars Red Sky. The band unleash a first track taken from their eponymous debut EP, out this October 17th 2025 on Mrs Red Sound. "Seasonal Pyres [Tiny Flames Edit]" comes with its vintage dreamy lyrics video.

MONKEYS ON MARS is more than a simple collaboration, it is a bold fusion of two heavy psych/prog forces. Self-titled EP delivers two expansive space-prog journeys, clocking in at 11 and 13 minutes. The music perfectly blends their dreamlike yet dark soundscapes. Monkey3 bring kraut-infused effects and convincing heavy riffs to Mars Red Sky's tortured melodies. All carried by a pachydermic rhythm section: two drums, two basses. “Seasonal Pyres” showcases the crystalline voice of Mars Red Sky's frontman Julien Pras while “Hear The Call” is entirely instrumental.

MONKEYS ON MARS release “Seasonal Pyres [Tiny Flames Edit]”, a distilled version of the original track. The video was directed by Sébastien Antoine.

MONKEYS ON MARS - "Seasonal Pyres [Tiny Flames Edit]" official music video

'Monkeys On Mars' was recorded by Guillaume Desboeufs (Monkey3) at The Missing Link Studio (Lausanne, Switzerland) and Benjamin Mandeau (recording and mix) at Cryogene Prod Studio (Bègles, France). Mastering by Alexis Bardinet at Globe Audio Studio in Bordeaux, France. The record is dropping on October 17th 2025 through Mrs Red Sound at the following formats: vinyl, CD, digital.

MONKEYS ON MARS debut EP 'Monkeys On Mars'
Out October 17th 2025 on Mrs Red Sound
Vinyl, CD, digital: PRE-ORDER

Artwork: Johrice

MONKEYS ON MARS will perform a series of special shows thanks to Doomstar Bookings and 3C Tour to present their forthcoming EP in full. A big 2026 tour announcement is planed by the end of September.

Info & tickets

17.10.2025 SELESTAT [FR] Rock Your Brain
18.10.2025 ANTWERP [BE] DesertFest Belgium
19.10.2025 DUISBURG [DE] Bora
31.10.2025 VALLET [FR] Westill Festival
16.08.2026 CARHAIX [FR] Motocultor Festival

MONKEYS ON MARS ARE:

Julien Pras: vocals, guitar (Mars Red Sky)
Boris De Piante: guitar (Monkey3)
Jimmy Kinast: bass, vocals (Mars Red Sky)
Jalil Perrenoud: bass (Monkey3)
Mathieu Gazeau: drums, vocals (Mars Red Sky)
Walter Albrecht: drums (Monkey3)
Guillaume Desboeufs "dB": keys & sounds (Monkey3)

Links

Instagram | BandCamp | Official

Thanks to Shake Promotion for the details.