Release Date: October 24th 2025. Record Label: Argonauta Records. Formats: CD/DD/Vinyl
Altitude - Tracklisting
1.Sky High
2.Altitude
3.Phoenix
4.Right On
5.Midnight
6.Shooting Star
7.Head First
8.O.G
Members
Rory Lee (bass & vocals)
Danny Lee (guitar)
Pete Garrow (drums)
Review
Doom/Stoner/Heavy Metallers Solar Sons return with their sixth full length album with Altitude which sees the band operate with a classic Eighties Heavy Metal sound. The progressive energy from previous releases is a bit less clear on this record but it allows Solar Sons to focus upon bringing the creative forces of Doom, Stoner and Psych Rock into a ferocious aggressive mix where there’s outlandish grooves and musical solos galore. The record is once again slightly flamboyant and over the top but gives Solar Sons a more vibrant and highly confident melody that sets them apart from the UK and Scottish Heavy Rock underground scene.
With a distinct Garage Rock and NWOBHM approach being outlined within the first half of the album with Solar Sons playing music influenced the likes of THIN LIZZY, IRON MAIDEN, CLUTCH, MASTODON, KYUSS and even elements of FAITH NO MORE which has been a regular thing on the majority of their records. Though, the melody is populated by uplifting soundscapes and massive landscapes which can be quite intoxicating when the sludgy energy includes a stripped back musical performance on tracks such as Altitude, Phoenix and Right On. The vocals from Rory Lee once again are powered by Eighties HEAVY METAL EXCESS and the frantic energy of the Nineties Grunge/Stoner Metal scene.
The instrumental passages are grounded by a hopeful and highly energetic energy which once again sees Solar Sons moving from the darker themes of their earlier releases. This could easily be classed as their “UPLIFTING” or “GOOD TIME” record where all the tracks make you want to ROCK THE FUCK OUT with your friends. Altitude wonderfully captures the HEAVY ROCK scene starting from the Eighties and all the way upto the modern day scene where things have a Post-Doom energy to them which Solar Sons voluntarily venture into on the later parts of the album.
Other standout tracks include: Midnight, Shooting Star, Head First and O.G. - which sees Solar Sons project their definitive Prog Rock/Metal energy with extended instrumental passages and dominant HEAVY ROCK attitude that results in some of the heaviest and catchiest grooves on the whole album.
Altitude is another superb record from Solar Sons that benefits from excellent production values, outlandish musical melodies and a collection of great songs that once again leave you wanting to hear more.
Words by Steve Howe
Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the promo.
Altitude is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl via Argonauta Records.
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