Demons My Friends - Survive/Yourself (Album Review)

Release Date: April 17th 2026. Record Label: Ripple Music. Formats: CD/DD/Vinyl.

Survive/Yourself - Tracklisting

1.The Theory of Change 06:05

2.Last Dance 06:19

3.Star Child 04:47

4.Kalorama 04:55

5.We All End Up Here 06:21

6.Brain Holographics 06:28

7.Smile 03:20

8.The Isolate 04:58

Members

Pablo Anton – Guitars and vocals

Lu Salinas – Bass and vocals

Tarro Martinez – Drums

Review

Sludge/Stoner Metallers Demons My Friends find themselves in a much bolder place and destination compared to when their acclaimed debut album “Demons Seems To Gather” was released back in September 2023. For a start, the band are now signed to one of the biggest Heavy Rock labels around with Ripple Music being their new home for their new album. And it seems the band have developed a heavier and progressive style of music on their sophomore album Survive/Yourself. This time round, Demons My Friends are closer to the Post-Metal world with a haunting Post-Doom theme running throughout the album.

The band still show instances of that modern day Sludge/Stoner Metal themes that made their debut album such a standout record of 2023. The melodies are quite emotionally engaging with Demons My Friends demonstrating different musical styles with influences such as Neurosis, Mastodon, Baroness, King Buffalo, Howling Giant and REZN. There is still a slight off-beat charm hidden with how the band deliver their vocals and prog rock attitudes which are superbly built up on tracks such as The Theory Of Change, Last Dance, Star Child and Kalorama.

Survive/Yourself can be quite emotionally wrought and too fragile compared to Demons Seem To Gather which may take some of their fan base out of the enjoyment loop when they first listen to the album. However, this is Demons My Friends creating something different and perhaps more personally important to the band themselves. You can tell how the vocals are delivered by Pablo Anton and Lu Salinas on different stages of the album. The lyrics have an emotional gravitas and sensibility to them which allows the Psychedelic and Prog Metal environments to fully solidify the whole creative intent that Demons My Friends achieve on this record alone.

There’s still some wicked fun to be experienced along the way with Demons My Friends employing a thuggish metallic route that has echoes of HIGH ON FIRE and TORCHE appearing in the most unexpected of places. That’s what made their debut album such an absolute joy though the later stages of the record does embrace a Post-Grunge and Post-Hardcore energy which once again brings a sense of trippy weirdness to the whole album.

One of Survive/Yourself main strengths is how Demons My Friends just create music with a raw, vicious and honest attitude which can be off the scale and down right outlandish but it’s done with great intent especially on some of the other standout tracks of: We All End Up Here, Brain Holographics and The Isolate. These tracks will perhaps become real fan favourites within time especially We All End Up Here and The Isolate. As Demons My Friends show a vivid way of changing musical structures with progressive dynamics that manifests into some of the most grounded and highly melodic instrumental passages on the whole record. 

Everyone plays to their creative strengths and I’ve already mentioned Pablo Anton and Lu Salinas stellar work on vocals but they impress even further on Guitars and Bass respectively. Tarro Martinez on drums brings a grounded perspective to Demons My Friends with some crowd-pleasing moments that allows this great Power-Trio to fully come to life especially within the quieter and more reflective sounds they conjure up out of thin air.

Survive/Yourself is an exquisite and emotionally charged album that sees Demons My Friends brilliantly avoid the dreaded “sophomore slump” and deliver a record that leaves you in quite an euphoric state of mind. 

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the promo.

Survive/Yourself is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl via Ripple Music.

Links 

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram | Spotify

Tusoc - Monolito (Album Review)

Release Date: April 15th 2026. Record Label: Self Released.. Formats: DD

Monolito - Tracklisting

1.Monolito 05:23

2.Alud 05:41

3.Peregrino I. Olvido 03:08

4.Peregrino II. Lamento 02:53

5.Peregrino III. Redencion 03:53

6.(Interludio) 01:28

7.Tu ley 05:25

8.Rebenque 06:32

9.Volver 06:49

10.(Coda) 00:45

Members

Fabián Lugones: Bass

Guillermo Lambrisca: Guitar

Alberto Lugones: Drums

Fernando Morelli: Vocals

Review

Argentinian Post-Rock/Post-Stoner Rock collective Tusoc return with their new album Monolito which further expands their own Stoner Rock ideas compared to their 2023 album Éter. The sound is quite Sludge Rock orientated with Tusoc exploring a thrilling Alt Rock identity with a thunderous rhythm section (Fabián Lugones: Bass and Alberto Lugones: Drums) providing some intense Spaced Out dimensions very early on within the stunning tracks of Alud and the blistering three part epic of Peregrino I. Olvido, Peregrino II. Lamento and Peregrino III. Redencion.

These tracks alone allow Tusoc to align themselves closely to the likes of ELDER and WEEDPECKER with that South American flair being quite jazzy and progressively aware throughout. The excellent vocals from Fernando Morelli feels like they are opening the gateway to another dimension with haunting Post-Rock themes being played within the background. 

Guillermo Lambrisca on guitars creates some stellar Post-Stoner and Post-Doom melodies which remind me of Yawning Man in places especially within the quieter, sombre and most reflective parts of the album. Monolito does become more Prog Rock obsessed with how the vocals and instrumental passages slowly build up. However, Tusoc always conjures up some outstanding Space Rock and free flowing Desert Rock interludes which transports the listener into some unknown far out musical vortex.

Some sections of the album do transform into areas of Grunge, Hard Rock and Alt Rock which Tusoc fully embraces on other tracks such as: Tu ley, Rebenque and Volver. The vocals are in Spanish and I can’t comment on that aspect but that shouldn’t stop you enjoying this great album with Tusoc exploring many different musical avenues you least expect. Monolito isn’t afraid to embrace a heavier Stoner Metal sound towards the end but Tusoc always knows when to bring the mood right back and let the Ambient, Post-Rock and Desert Rock themes do the talking. 

Monolito is an absolute gem to be released from the South American Psych/Stoner Rock scene which shows you a different side you might not experience from the mainstream Stoner Rock/Metal scene. The album can be quite low-key but when Tusoc are firing on all cylinders they truly deliver some outstanding aggressive Stoner Rock/Metal sounds of their own making.

Excellent and Highly Recommended.

Words by Steve Howe

Links 

Facebook | BandCamp | Instagram

SIGNO ROJO UNLEASHES CRUSHING NEW SINGLE “GROWTH” OUT NOW VIA MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS

Karlshamn, Sweden’s underground heavyweights Signo Rojo return with a thunderous new statement in the form of their latest single, “Growth,” set for release on April 17, 2026 via Majestic Mountain Records .

For over fifteen years, Signo Rojo have been grinding their way through the depths of the Swedish underground, forging a sound that refuses to sit still. Blending the oppressive weight of sludge and doom with the raw urgency of hardcore and punk, the band has built a reputation the old-fashioned way: DIY, no shortcuts, no compromises. Their output may come slow, but when it lands, it hits like a collapsing glacier.

With “Growth,” Signo Rojo deliver exactly what you’d expect and then some. This is a mammoth, riff-driven assault packed with spine-rattling low end, towering melodies, and the kind of atmosphere that sticks to your ribs. Fans of Neurosis , Big Business , and Baroness will feel right at home, but make no mistake, Signo Rojo aren’t chasing anyone’s shadow. They’ve carved out their own lane and they’re driving straight through it.

Lyrically, “Growth” takes a hard look at modern society’s obsession with self-improvement. Instead of buying into the glossy, instant-gratification version being sold everywhere, the band flips the script. The track digs into how personal development has been commodified, turned into something people think they can purchase, hack, or shortcut. The result? More often than not, people end up stuck, misled, or worse, exploited by systems that prey on vulnerability.

In the band’s own words:

“‘Growth’ is a mammoth-stomping slab of doom-infused sludge that delivers spine-shaking riffs and soaring choruses.”

Behind the scenes, the band kept things tight and true to their roots. The single was produced by Signo Rojo themselves, with mixing and mastering handled by Elias Mellberg, giving the track a raw but massive sonic punch that feels both deliberate and unfiltered.

This release marks the beginning of a heavy onslaught from the band in 2026, with more material locked, loaded, and ready to fire. If “Growth” is any indication, Signo Rojo aren’t easing into anything, they’re kicking the door clean off the hinges.

Release Date: April 17, 2026
Label: Majestic Mountain Records
Genre: Sludge/Doom Metal, Hardcore

Links

Website: https://signorojo.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signorojo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signorojo/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignoRojoswe

Bandcamp: https://signorojo.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NDCT0LD3UWaTNEBoGC4er

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/signo-rojo/1449415688

An Interview With Doom/Stoner Metallers FLAMEBEARER

Doom/Stoner Rockers FLAMEBEARER are slowly gathering the creative forces for releasing their brilliantly entertaining upcoming new album "IGNITER" due for release later this year. The album features a great mix of Punk, Hard Rock, Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal sounds bound to get your heart pumping from start to finish.

FLAMEBEARER released their excellent debut album Brazen back in 2024 to some great acclaim within the underground Heavy Rock scene. The record features a ton of great tracks you can instantly sing along with great classic Heavy Metal melodies holding things together.

I wanted to find out more about the band and they've kindly agreed to do the the following interview which tells you all you need to know about how the band started and what to expect from the forthcoming album.

Hi guys. Thanks for doing the interview. How are things with you today?

Dom: Great thanks. Glad the summer seems to finally be arriving!

For folks not in the know, can you give a brief history of how the band came together and
where it is today?

Alastair: My last band Brule had called it a day just before COVID, and then Andy's band ended and we got chatting. We started coming up with ideas. We found Dom and Thiago and got the ball rolling. We did a couple of demos and then first album Brazen came out 2 years ago.

Andy V: Yes, Oak my old band had run it's course. It was lockdown and I was determined to get something together as I really wasn't done with this yet. Al rang me and it's crazy it just starts with a couple of riffs and here we are.

How would you describe your own sound?

Dom: We're a blend of hard rock, classic doom metal and punk swagger, with a splash of glam rock thrown in there for good measure. We got described once as Glam Doom, so maybe that's a good way to put it.

Alastair: I once described us as high energy doom. We are as comfortable listening The Sweet and Slade as we are listening to Immortal and GBH. Big riffs and big choruses, and the odd solo too.

You recently released your new single “Bow Down To Me”. Great track. What has the
reception been like to the track? Are you pleased with the responses the single has received.

Dom: People seem to really like the energy of it and it goes down really well live. We just want more people to hear it! I think there is a vibe to the song that opens us up to different audiences, so getting the song out there to them is an avenue we'd like to explore.

Andy V: I love the video we've made. We don't have a lot of resources but make the most of what we have. It's got out on socials well, Spotify not so great or YouTube but it's making a lot of noise on Instagram etc.

This is the first track to be released from your forthcoming second album. Can you give any details when the album is being released and what people can expect to hear from the album.

Dom: The album will be called Igniter and it's going to be released on August 7th. And we're thrilled to say we've partnered with Interstellar Smoke Records who will be releasing it on vinyl as well as through the usual digital platforms.

Is the upcoming album vastly different to your 202-4 debut album “BRAZEN”.

Dom: I wouldn't say vastly different, but I think with Brazen we sowed a few seeds for what was to come. So I'd say the faster, punkier elements of that album are what have carried over into the new record the most.

Alastair: I think we have just evolved a little more down the punkier, up-tempo side.

Andy V: Vocally and lyrically we have spent way more time diving into melodies, themes and lyrics etc. Way more time on backing too. I think the songs are stronger and have a lot more impact. We are very proud of this one.

Were you happy with the responses that BRAZEN received from the Stoner Rock/Metal community.

Andy V: The response from those who heard it and bought it was wonderful but not many people did and that is the biggest challenge, getting it out there to be heard.

Dom: It was a good step up for us though and did help us land bigger shows.

Looking back, would you change anything about that album?

Alastair: Yeah, releasing it on vinyl would have been good!

Andy V: I think we had great songs but we needed to add depth to them. I think we needed to look at backing vocals a lot more etc. Something we've done a lot more on this next album.

What bands and artists influenced you when recording the BRAZEN and even the upcoming new album.

Dom: We really wanted to keep up the energy on Igniter and show a bit of cocky rock'n'roll snarl. We kept realising there was a sort of Scandinavian rock vibe coming forth when we were writing it. We were getting some Hellacopters/Turbonegro/Kvelertak feels from it and we didn't shy away from that

Alastair: There were definitely less obviously Trouble-inspired riffs from me this time around. We are all into a variety of punk bands anyway, from MC5 and Stooges, through to Misfits and GBH. Kiss, early Crue and WASP also feature in our musical DNA. I love super obscure 80s demo bands as much as the next metal nerd but you nothing beats a huge chorus.

Can you advise if you’ve played or currently playing in other bands so folks can check out your other musical projects.

Alastair: I originally met Andy when an old of mine played with his band Ossiyan, and then we played with his next band Oak (which at various times featured Richard from Warpstormer and Scott from Green Lung, so well worth checking out). Andy also sings in 1968, a killer hard rocking band with a Blue Cheer approach to volume.

I currently also play in Under The Ashes; sort of death/thrash/crust kinda of vibe. Slayer, trouble and sacrilege riffs and some blast beats. Thiago played in Mocho Diablo back in Brazil. I've been in loads of band over the years including Decomposed and Mourn in the early 90s, Blood Island Raiders in the 00s and Age Of Taurus in the 10s

Which bands, artists or albums inspired you all to pick up a musical instrument and to become a musician.

Alastair: For me it all started with Iron Maiden on Tiswas. I had a tiny drum kit and a mic as a kid but never managed to learn to use either correctly. Eventually got a guitar in 88 and I've stuck with it. I'm hoping I'll get the basics right on that soon enough. I grew up on classic metal and heavy rock, so it was Maiden, Saxon, Manowar, Gillan, Kiss, Lizzy, MSG and so on that formed my outlook. Then thrash and death metal, but seeing Candlemass in 89 was one of those life changing moments. I got into doom, and since then Trouble, Vitus, The Obsessed, Force and Pentagram have been a huge influence.

Andy: Led Zeppelin, Sex Pistols and The Cult had a huge influence on my life from mid teens, it all started from there.

What are your high points and low points with Flamebearer or your musical career in general?

Alastair: For Flamebearer, playing Bloodstock as pretty much unknowns and getting a huge reaction was great. Playing live is all about having a connection. Outside this band, in previous bands I've supported two of my almost time favourite bands - Trouble and Bang. Also I played with Lord of Putrefaction so I'm one of only a few people who never saw them.

Andy V: Bloodstock, Stoomfest, mucking around making music videos and coming up with riffs these are the high notes for me. I think it's tough when you put your heart and soul into great music and not many people hear it. We work extremely hard trying to break through but it's on its way.

Dom: Sometimes it's not all about the biggest stages with a sea of people, sometimes the best shows are intimate with a bunch of people you are connecting with who are just purely connecting with the music and with the show. Last year we headlined the Beneath The Arches festival at Radio City Social in Chelmsford. It's a fairly compact but amazing venue, and every person in that crowd was going wild. It was such a blast and probably one of my favourite shows we've played. Also the guys at Radio City Beer Works very kindly collaborated with us on creating our own beer for that show - Taste Helles. So that was an amazing thing for us.

What is the creative process or setup within the band? Do you write the music together or do certain people within the band do that?

Alastair: It often starts with me chucking riffs onto the group chat, and if they stick we then jam them in the room. Sometimes the song is done in 20 mins, and sometimes we show it over time. That said, Dom brought Electric Haze in pretty much as it is. Falling Down on the other hand started life 25 years ago with an old band of mine.

Andy V: Vocals just come out of me.I make sounds which kinda make melodies and go from there. Lyrics are something I've definitely spent more time looking at on this album. They used to be an after thought really.

We all know that London has a vibrant and huge Rock/Metal scene. However, does this allow you to perform gigs on a regular basis and do you have a local scene that you're actively involved with?

Alastair: London has loads of venues and there are always places to play. If anything, London has multiple scenes, you can go to two death metal gigs and see two completely different sets of fans. Obviously there is the whole Desertfest/Desertscene thing, and them and Old Empire are bringing in a lot of the big name bands and providing the push at that end. You've got London Doom Collective and they are also doing something similar on a more underground front. Helgis in Hackney is focal point for a lot the dirtier end of our scene, whether doom, sludge, death or whatever.

Will you be performing any gigs to promote the upcoming album locally or further afield.

Dom: We have a release show coming up on August 8th, the the day after the album drops, at The Grace in London (upstairs at The Garage in Highbury). We're really looking forward to this show and we have some great bands coming to play with us to celebrate - Wytch Pycknyck from Hastings and fellow London lads Satan's Baby.

Before you go, do you have any words of wisdom for your new and potential fans out

Andy V: Most definitely keep coming to shows otherwise it's going to die. The sheer talent out there in the underground is unreal now. Keep checking out new bands as well, in general just get out there, there's actually a world out there waiting for you, stop looking down and start looking up, it's all three for you.

Words by Steve Howe and FLAMEBEARER

Links

https://www.facebook.com/flamebearerband
https://www.instagram.com/flamebearerband/?hl=en
https://flamebearer.bandcamp.com/



Thanks to FLAMEBEARER for all of the details.

An Interview with Ryotaro From Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metallers LOOPRIDER To Discuss New Album LOVE

Japanese Heavy Rockers LOOPRIDER have just released their stunning and brilliantly heavy new album LOVE. This record takes a heavier detour into Drone, Noise. Doom, Psych, Grunge and Stoner Metal passages compared to their acclaimed 2023 album Metamorphose. 

The band has a new member Tacchi (Guitars) who joined the ranks recently after longtime member and  guitarist Haruka left before the band started recording the new album. 

If you dig bands such as BORIS and THE MELVINS then this is the place to be. LOOPRIDER never makes the same album twice and I wanted to find out more about this great band as they have become one of my favourite bands from the Japanese Heavy Rock/Metal scene.

You can read my review of LOVE here.

I'm pleased to say that I caught up with Ryotaro (Vocals / Guitars / Noise) to discuss the formation of the band and the making of the new album.

Hi there. Thanks for doing the interview. How are things with you today?

Doing well. We just finished our last rehearsal before the release tour and feeling pretty good about it.

For folks not in the know, can you give a brief history of how the band came together and where it is today?

Looprider is a band I started on my own, making demos by myself. Originally it was supposed to be a project with a revolving door of members, like Nine Inch Nails or Queens of the Stone Age. It ended up being a trio band. We’ve had people come and go since so I suppose it’s become a revolving door of sorts, but conceptually now it’s supposed to challenge the limits of what a trio can do.

How would you describe your own sound?

Heavy rock, I guess. We’ve been called shoegaze, sludge, noise, etc. Like our idols Boris and Melvins we are OK with being fluid with these things. I see music as a spectrum, and if you have noise on one end and drone on the other, for example, then everything else, including pop music, exists in between that broad gradient. Am I making any sense? I see the band as a vehicle to explore that spectrum.

You're about to release your amazing new album "LOVE" What can people expect from the album and LOOPRIDER this time round.

This is the first time that I think we have captured the raw sound of the band. We’ve tried different ways over the years of how to record our bassless set up and I think we did a pretty good job this time.

We tried a lot of new things as well, the most obvious being bringing in a baritone guitar as my main instrument. We have always tuned low, but this was on a whole other level. These instruments provide a lot of clarity despite being tuned low, and I think it sets us apart from other sludgy bands.

Why did you call the album "LOVE" as it's anything but that. Dare I say this is your heaviest and most aggressive record to date.

I wanted a very straightforward title. And love is universal. But the album is not just about the pleasantries of love; it’s also about its ugly side. You can love something so much that it breeds hate. And love can be for all sorts of things: your family, your friends, your community, your idols. Each song represents a different side of it.

Was this original intention to release something different compared to your last album Metamorphose which was more heartfelt and quite emotional. Why the sudden change with the heavier sounds.

We always just do whatever we’re into at the moment. But getting my hands on the baritone really prompted this vibe I think.

Were you pleased with the original reception that Metamorphose received from fans and critics alike. I love that album and still listen to this day.

Yeah! It’s always nice when people vibe with your work. The last one was nice because people got to see a more shoegaze-ish side of us that we hadn’t done in a while.

Looking back, would you change anything about that album?

We tracked everything to a click and I regret doing that. Listening to it now, it sounds a bit sterile. Music should be free and fluid, especially bands like us.

Longtime guitarist Haruka left before you started recording the album. Was this an amicable split. Are you still on good terms with Haruka.

She needed to leave because of stuff in her life. We still text each other from time to time, no hard feelings.

Did Haruka leaving the band inspire the heavier aspect and creative dynamics for LOVE at all.

Not really. A lot of the songs were already done and the way we work is that I demo the songs or jam on riffs with our drummer first, so the direction and overall sound is already decided by the time the second guitar gets added.

You now have a new member Tacchi joining the LOOPRIDER ranks as well. How did you meet Tacchi and what does she bring to the whole LOOPRIDER sound.

I found her online and reached out. She’s really cool and brings an air of positivity to the band that’s really exciting. She has a great stage presence and is just a fun person to hangout with. She has a real edge to her guitar playing and we’re excited to see what she’ll bring from a writing perspective when we start working on new music.

What bands and artists influenced you when recording the new album.

I don’t really remember what I was listening to at the time, but there is this YouTube channel called The Bunn that specialized in baritone guitars. I think a lot of what he was doing influenced the riffs I was coming up with. I was also listening to bands like Nausea, Discharge and Doom. But the last couple of years I’ve just been listening to a lot of ambient stuff, people like Pauline Oliveros, William Basinski, that sort of thing.

Which bands, artists or albums inspired you all to pick up a musical instrument and to become a musician.

Probably bands like Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins initially. That got me into Melvins and My Bloody Valentine. Slayer and Napalm Death were other big influences. There is also this Japanese band called Luna Sea that I really loved when I was a kid. Melt-Banana was another early influence and through them I discovered artists like Mr. Bungle and John Zorn.

We have to talk about the stunning artwork for LOVE. As it gives a stunning picture of what to expect from the album. How did the design come about. It seems this was a joint effort between Ryotaro and Ryo7. Was this a true collaborative piece for LOVE. Or did you each put your own creative personality into the final design.

We have a record called “My Electric Fantasy” that has a pink cover. I wanted something that symbolically represented us getting away or melting away from the last 10 years of the band. A bit of a fresh start. Then this idea of ink clouds came about. I wanted it to kind of look like a heart shape. I had a specific idea on how I wanted the shape to be and also the texture and we realized very quickly that it wasn’t going to be possible using real materials, so we decided to do it as a 3D model. I’m quite pleased with the result, it also looks a bit grotesque, almost intestine-like. I think it captures both the prettiness and ugliness of the record.

What are your high points and low points you've experienced within your musical career so far?

High points have been playing with bands I’ve idolized like Melt-Banana and Luminous Orange and being included on compilations like the Japan Is Loud comp with bands again like Melt-Banana and Boris. Low points would be letting band members go or having them leave.

Can you advise if you’ve played or currently playing in other bands so folks can check out your other musical projects?

No other bands. I do some solo ambient drone stuff some times.

What is the creative process or setup within the band? Do you write the music together or do certain people within the band do that?

Usually I will have riffs and ideas and we put them together with the drums. We get very detailed in the arrangement of the drums. Basically if it sounds good with guitar and drums, the track will likely be good. We then add the lead guitar on top of that to add a whole new dimension. Depending on what gets added, we may revisit the rhythm arrangement and sometimes even throw away the whole thing. Rinse and repeat. It’s like painting over a painting again and again.

Does Tokyo have a vibrant and huge Rock/Metal that allows you to perform gigs on a regular basis and do you have a local scene that you're actively involved with?

There are a lot of scenes and great venues. We tend to float around scenes and we’re not really part of any particular one. The heavier stuff happens at places like Earthdom, Niman Denatsu, El Puente and Bush Bash and then the more alternative and shoegaze stuff happens at places like Koenji High and Shimokitazawa Era. We have different friends in different scenes and we try to play different types of shows as much as possible.

Will you be performing any gigs to promote the upcoming album locally or further afield.

We have a tour coming up in Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo to promote the new record!

Before you go, do you have any words of wisdom for your new and potential fans out there.

Please listen to our different records because we try to show different sides of the band with each album. We encourage everyone to look at our whole catalogue. Hopefully there is something there for everyone.

Words by Steve Howe 

LOVE is available to buy now on CD/DD via Call And Response Records.

Links 

Official | Facebook | BandCamp | Instagram

Introduce Yourselves: STONE WIZARDS

What Is the Name of Your Band?

STONE WIZARDS

What Is the genre of music you play?

PROGRESSIVE STONER METAL

Can you give a brief history of the band of how it came together and where it is today?

Formed in July 2019 in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Stone Wizards was born from the shared passion of three musicians for heavy and progressive music. With the initial goal of creating a dense, captivating, and distinctive sound, the band quickly established its unique sonic identity in the national metal scene, uniting the brutality of heavy metal with the complex and innovative elements of progressive rock.

What can people expect from your music?

Stone Wizards represents a fusion between two distinct musical universes: the heaviness of stoner metal and the structural sophistication of progressive rock. This sonic encounter creates a unique musical experience that captivates both audiences who appreciate heavy and accessible riffs and those who seek compositional complexity and innovation.

What is the best release that folks should check out from your band?

Our latest single, OCEANS, is available on spotify : 

ttps://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/track/36z3juObpIuAxnj7wwgmVQ?si=133df72b80d942b6. 

It's part of our future album that will be released in the second half of 2026 !

Where can people find you on Social Media?

https://www.instagram.com/stonewizards
https://www.youtube.com/stonewizards
https://epkbuilder.com/site/stone-wizards

Instrumental Doomsters VOID SINKER Announces Next Release CYCLES

There's no rest for the wicked...and there's no peace in the void...we're back inside of it...it's a huge, never-ending Cycle where the only escape is death...or so we thought...

After a long journey across the oceanic expanses with Echoes from the Deep, Creatures, and Depth, the time has come to return to the vastness of the cosmic void with a new release!

Cycle is the next musical effort from the Void Sinker project!

Another collection of tracks written over the years 2024/2025 for the project, the second release this year.

The time has come to escape this endless cycle of eternal vastness...or at least try…

Release date: 05/15/2026

Format: Digital (Bandcamp)

https://voidsinker.bandcamp.com/music

The Lowdown

A solo project born from the mind of Guglielmo Allegro (drummer for Hypervenom and Goliathan). The project was born from the desire to experiment with ever more massive sounds and create a sort of empathy with the dimension of the void through caveman riffs at very low tunings, hypnotic drone melodies and increasingly extreme experimentations.

No one can hear you scream into the Void...but you can listen to the sound...and slowly Sink into it

Void Sinker is currently unsigned, independent, DIY project totally home recorded.

"Void Sinker are without doubt one of the heaviest and most interesting SOLO METAL acts working within the underground scene today."

Words by Steve Howe - Outlaws of the Sun

https://outlawsofthesun.blogspot.com/2024/09/void-sinker-sunless-ep-review.html

"Italian solo project Void Sinker creates sprawling sonic journeys that weave elements of doom, post-metal, and drone into a tapestry of transcendent sounds."

Words by Lihi Laszlo - Doomnation Radio - Solaris Review

https://www.doomnationradio.com/into-the-cosmic-void-voidsinkers-solaris-2025/

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