HEALER - Desolation (EP Review)

Release Date: July 10th 2026. Record Label: Fléau Records / Ace Of Wands Records. Formats: DD

Desolation - Tracklisting

1.Red Waves

2.Shadow Racer

3.Hindsight

4.Today Is Not The Day

Review

HEALER return with their second EP - Desolation - which once again features their stirring mix of Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal. This time round there’s a more ferocious Hardcore Punk sound appearing compared to the band’s debut EP - Deconstruction. HEALER adapts the early Doom/Sludge melodies of TORCHE and forge this against the aggression of Mastodon and KYLESA. There’s some High On Fire fast-paced melodies appearing on the later stages of the record.

Desolation only lasts seventeen minutes across four tracks which allows HEALER to amplify their violent Doom-Pop sound to a more Progressive Metal audience. The vocals are clean and delivered superbly by dual vocalists Jibus and Hardno that offer Clean sounds and a tougher aggressive sound. The music is precise, focused and expertly melodic whilst moving into areas of Psychedelic textures which does lend itself to some Alt Rock, Grunge and Gloomy surroundings to fully develop on tracks Red Waves, Shadow Racer and Today Is Not The Day.

HEALER originates from France but they feel like they grew up within the Florida and Atlanta underground metal scenes as this record is highly influenced by those two amazing scenes. The lyrics are more inspired by the likes of KYLESA and BARONESS at the best of times which is no bad thing but HEALER do incorporate their own ideas into the mix for a highly emotional style of storytelling to appear within the hard hitting progressive Sludge Metal grooves fully take centre stage.

HEALER also use a lot of trippy sound effects, ambient themes and distorted vocals which all overlap into quite a gloomy and nightmarish experience at times mostly on the standout second track Shadow Racer. Though, all the tracks are great as each other. They all have their own merits with the shorter paced tracks being dominated by Hardcore Punk elements compared to the Sludge/Stoner Metal sounds of the longer based tracks.

Once again HEALER have turned to Jonathan Nuñez (TORCHE) to master this EP like he did with their debut EP and is perhaps one of the main reasons why HEALER sound like they come from the Florida underground Sludge/Stoner Metal scene. Though, HEALER excels creating music on their unflinching terms that left me wanting more. The EP is slightly short and I would have loved another track to push it over the twenty minutes mark. 

Overall, Desolation is a superb record that doesn’t FUCK AROUND with HEALER delivering intense fast-paced grooves that should allow them to make a name for themselves within the Heavy Rock scenes. This is one EP you don’t want to miss. As it’s got some outstanding sounds that you will be playing all day long!!!

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Vous Connaissez PR for the details.

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Doomherre, Ordos, Hexjakt & Kaiser - Four Altars of Sin (Album Review)

Release Date: June 26th 2026. Record Label: Majestic Mountain Records. Formats: DD/Vinyl

Four Altars of Sin - Tracklisting

01 - Doomherre - Blood Relics of Old - 6:51

02 - Ordos - Inferno - 10:50

03 - Hexjakt - Svartkonst - 6:38

04 -  Kaiser - Sonic Satan - 11:14

Review

Majestic Mountain Records are releasing Four Altars Of Sin which is a compilation record featuring four of the most outstanding bands from the Scandinavian Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal underground scene. The four bands Doomherre, Ordos, Hexjakt and Kaiser offer one unreleased track each. All of the bands have featured on the blog multiple times so it’s good to hear them contributing for this superb release.

All of the tracks are what we expect from the bands involved with some subtle stripped back sounds being played to the listening audience. The album runs for thirty six minutes and I offer my thoughts here on each track below.

Doomherre’s track Blood Relics Of Old merges Old School Doom, Proto-Metal and Stoner Metal melodies with an underlying Occult Rock energy merging with an epic modern day psychedelic sound. The vocals tap into the classic heavy metal world with a great perspective that’s grounded at the same time. The music becomes quieter and restrained for the final moments with a classic Grunge element holding back the dark heavy forces of Doom and Stoner Metal with only small amounts appearing allowing Doomherre to close the song superbly well.

Ordos’s track Inferno is the second longest track running over ten minutes which gives the band plenty of time to create an unsettling Post-Doom and Gothic atmosphere. Shades of Type O Negative can be heard within the first few moments as they capture a bombastic and overblown style of Doom Metal which works to the band’s favour. As the music becomes heavier, weirder and moving into deeper progressive waters. Flashes of Seventies Rock is spliced with that modern Post-Doom narrative. 

Ordos do bring their well known HEAVY METAL persona into the mix as the music and vocals becomes a bit frenzied with flashes of sludgy guitars sealing the deal. This is another stunning track from Ordos who are in absolute blistering form with some fantastic instrumental passages being played through the track with all the hallmarks of a great underground band waiting to be discovered for the very first time.

Hexjakt’s track Svartkonst could have easily fitted on their 2025 debut album Blessing Of The Damned with the band exploring a heavier CAVEMAN DOOM sound compared to the other tracks on the album. Things start slowly with Hexjakt laying down the Sludge/Stoner Metal framework to pulverize listeners with. The violent FUZZ METAL riffs once again have a certain High On Fire aspect to them. 

However, Hexjakt once again embraced a heavier Doomed Out and Cosmic attitude into the mix. The song is played at an aggressive slow-to-mid pace where a sullen distorted energy once again is played with an almighty conviction. The song becomes more vibrant when Hexjakt lean heavily into their psychedelic influences which results in some of the best melodies and sludgy movements on the whole album.

Finally, it’s Kaiser’s turn to impress with the longest track on the album with Sonic Satan which continues the sonic journey laid out on their acclaimed 2025 album 2nd Sound. The AMPLIFIED sounds opens the song is reminiscent of the mighty SLEEP with areas of pure distortion that’s set against a dominant religious sermon and speech which hammers the message of this track quite close to the home of the underground. Though, we would just light a BONG and just journey into the next dimensional abyss with Kaiser laying on heavier Space Metal sounds to a highly explosive style of Fuzz, Sludge and Stoner Metal. 

The song just becomes a force of nature as Kaiser opens the door into some of the heaviest sounds we’ve heard from them. The vocals are quite GRUNGE based with a sublime Nineties flow rising upto the surface. With this being the longest track on the album, Kaiser plays around with different levels of Fuzz Rock that’s spliced with that monolithic Sludge Metal energy that becomes quite droned out, disjointed and broken down into brilliant individual soaring SONIC ROCK odysseys that leave you brilliantly refreshed.

Four Altars Of Sin is a surprisingly bleak and brilliantly heavy release featuring the very best music the Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal scene has to offer. Though, it also shows the amazing work that Majestic Mountain Records brings to the underground scene to this day and by releasing this great album everyone should be applauded for joining forces for such an outstanding compilation record that may rank as one of the very best ones that will be released this year.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Viral Propaganda PR for the promo.

Four Altars Of Sin is available to buy now on DD/Vinyl via Majestic Mountain Records.

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Doom/Sludge Metallers Kulk release their stunning new single 'For Blood' | Out Via Church Road Records

Kulk single 'For Blood', which is out today on Church Road Records! The single is taken from their forthcoming album 'Choosing to Die', out 28th August.

"It's not often you look back on decisions you've made and wished you'd behaved worse. 'For Blood' is about how grief can shape the way we respond to the world for years to come. Fearing what someone might do to themselves. You show them restraint, when they deserve fury. It's difficult to reckon with, regretting kindness, it affects the way you see yourself." - Kulk

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The Lowdown

Kulk is a two person band, composed of Thom [guitar/vocals] and Jade [drums/synth], the band is simultaneously an exploration into human suffering and an extension of their relationship. Kulk reflects exactly what heavy music is, aggressive and brutal yet ultimately made out of love for the ones around us. They pride themselves on their energetic and chaotic live performance.

Norwich based doom duo Kulk have announced their shattering new album ‘Choosing to Die’, out 28th August.

The highly anticipated follow up to their 2024 album ‘It Gets Worse’ is finally here! Kulk unveil their stunning new record and Church Road Records debut ‘Choosing to Die’, out 28th August.

The band have toured across the UK extensively the past few years, playing amongst bands such as Part Chimp, Hey Colossus, Crowbar, Melt Banana, Iress, Big Brave, Gnoomes, Conan and Portrayal of Guilt… to name a few! They have toured twice with PigsX7, including shows at Electric Ballroom (London) and Rock City (Nottingham) and have appeared at the renowned UK festivals Arctangent and Desertfest.

Join them on their sonic assault of a journey!

Upcoming tour dates:

Fri 4th - Norwich, The Holloway
Sat 5th - Norwich, The Holloway
Weds 9th - Nottingham, The Chapel
Thu 10th - Sheffield, CADS
Fri 11th - Cardiff, Fuel Rock Club
Sat 12th - London, New River Studios
Fri 18th - Bournemouth, Four Horsemen
Sat 19th - Bristol, Exchange Basement
Sun 20th - Brighton, Daltons
Mon 21st - Eastbourne, Purpulse
Thu 24th - Glossop, The Globe
Fri 25th - Glasgow, Hug and Pint
Sat 26th - Edinburgh, Home Bar

Tickets: https://linktr.ee/kulkband

Track listing:

An Endless Knife
We're Worried About You
Collapse
Being Forgotten
For Blood
To Take Life
The Saddest Holiday

Band Members:

Thom Longdin - Guitar and vocals
Jade Ashleigh Squires - Drums and synth

Links

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Thanks to Church Road Records for the details.

Choosing To Die is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl via Church Road Records.

Bong Wizard - Transilvanian Munchies (Album Review)

Release Date: June 25th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Formats: DD/Vinyl

Transilvanian Munchies - Tracklisting

1. Bongblåst (6:29)

2. Spellbound By The Devils Lettuce (2:23)

3. With Strength I Burn One (3:57)

4. Transylvanian Munchies (6:57)

5. Inno A Sativa (6:45)

6. Bluntlust (4:24)

7. Procession Of Bowls (4:20)

8. I Am The Bong Wizards (4:21)

Members

Justin Liles - Guitar/Vocals

Ronny Spera - Bass/Vocals

Thomas Meeks - Drums

Review

Transilvanian Munchies is the third full length album from Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metallers Bong Wizard and it continues the great work the band achieved on their excellent second album Vulgar Display Of Flower. Bong Wizard is known to include a great mix of black comedic humour into their music which they do throughout this album which is inspired by the likes of Church Of Misery, BONGZILLA and WEEDEATER. The music itself is a mix of down-tuned and aggressive strains of WEEDIAN METAL that’s laced with some elements of Black Metal along the way though not too much as the band are still playing those “POT” heavy melodies.

There is a more aggressive level of music coming from Bong Wizard compared to their previous albums with the band drawing influence from the likes of CONAN, Electric Wizard and even The Melvins at times. The music can be quite frantic with Bong Wizard changing to a Punk Metal style especially on the shorter tracks such as Spellbound By The Devil’s Lettuce for one.

Sometimes Bong Wizard can even be quite progressive with their music by playing longer instrumental passages which gives their music a heavier, distorted and gloomy sound but still packing those classic levels of evil FUZZ building up from the speakers. The album really shines when Bong Wizard includes some classic Proto-Doom along the way which just amps up the creepy atmosphere with that “LOW & SLOW” musical delivery offering violent thrills and spills along the way. 

Some folks may complain that there’s nothing really groundbreaking to this album and we’ve heard this all before. That may be true to a point but that hasn't stopped thousands of other bands releasing similar themed albums over the years and still achieving critical and commercial success along the way. Bong Wizard are fucking excellent at what they do and they deliver that time and time again on tracks such as: Bongblåst, Spellbound By The Devils Lettuce, Transylvanian Munchies, Inno A Sativa and I Am The Bong Wizards.

You have to give the band credit for taking the titles of some well known BLACK METAL tracks and giving the whole thing a STONER METAL makeover with great lyrics to match. The lyrics are superbly funny throughout with Bong Wizard exploring the folklore of the BLACK METAL and WEEDIAN METAL scenes with genuine love and affection. The music maybe brutal at times but the razor sharp wit comes straight from the heart.

Transilvanian Munchies is a record that also has a deeply unflinching side and that’s thanks to the amazing vocals that’s contained throughout. These vocals are violent with guttural screams being provided by Justin Liles and Ronny Spera as they deliver with a nightmarish intensity that would make this a great album to be released closer to the HALLOWEEN season. 

Bong Wizard also makes great use of different sound effects, trippy soundscapes and vivid distorted themes which taps into the HORROR and OCCULT aspect of the DOOM METAL scene. There’s a seedy Seventies “GRINDHOUSE” attitude appearing which elevates the levels of volumes into dangerous territory that will sure give your HEARING and SPEAKERS a brutal workout from start to finish.

Transilvanian Munchies is a superbly produced album where you know it could only arrive from the Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal underground scene. With a never-ending supply of DANK based grooves, Bong Wizard provides a masterclass of WEEDIAN and DOPE METAL grooves which will have you coming back for more. This album has easily claimed a place on my “BEST ALBUMS OF THE YEAR” and it’s not hard to see why. 

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Good Boy PR for the promo.

Transilvanian Munchies is available to buy now on Digital Download and Vinyl.

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Druidess - Trip Meadow (Album Review)

Release Date: June 26th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Formats: CD/DD/Vinyl

The Meadow - Tracklisting

1.The Hermit of Druid's Temple

2.Trip Meadow

3.Knightingales 

4.Mandragora

5.Descended from Giants

6.A Witches' Sabbath

7.The Forest Witch's Daughter

Members

Daniel Downing - Guitars, Saxophone

Shonagh Brown - Vocals / Bass

James Hill - Keyboards

Sam Armstrong - Drums

Review

Druidess have already built a fearsome and well deserved reputation supporting the likes of Castle Rat, Slomatics, Dopethrone, Margarita Witch Cult, Josiah and Saint Karloff over the years. They released their debut EP Hermits and Mandrakes back in 2024 which I rated quite highly. Fast forward to 2026 and Druidess have completely reworked their debut EP which makes up the crux of their album. However, this is no mere cash grab with Druidess re-working almost every aspect into a completely different sound with a clearer creative vision and heavier grooves being applied for the album.

Trip Meadow which only expands their heavy blend of Psychedelic, Doom and Stoner Metal. Druidess play areas of Blues Rock, Occult Rock, Proto-Metal and Prog Rock into their music with a slight Sludge Rock undercurrent coming from the excellent guitars supplied by Daniel Downing.

Front and centre of all the action is the highly talented and extremely versatile lead vocalist Shonagh Brown who brings a classic style of Doom Rock merged with a soulful Blues Rock attitude. The vocals are at the forefront of the record for the majority of the record with the rest of Druidess building an epic Doomed Out platform for Shonagh to perform on. The band play closely to the likes of Black Sabbath, Windhand, Hippie Death Cult, The Doors, Green Lung and Monolord. 

Druidess aren’t afraid to go for an OVER THE TOP sound that allows other great instrumental sounds to appear such as Organs, Keyboards and Saxophone. I’ve said before but I’m not the biggest fan of Saxophones being included within Doom and Stoner Metal music. but Daniel Downing puts in a great performance which even I admired leaving me wanting to hear more.

Trip Meadow can be quite TRIPPY and SPACE ROCK heavy where Druidess leave their “Retro Rock” surroundings for a heavier modern day sound with that gloomy Post-Doom sound holding everything together. Though, the sounds of Seventies Proto-Doom and Hard Rock is never too far behind which allows the record to be so damn original throughout. 

Shonagh also provides Bass which she puts in a commanding and aggressive performance with Sam Armstrong helping out on drumming duties where they combine for a massive rhythm section for Druidess to fully operate from. James Hill on keyboards feels like he’s been fed a steady diet of Seventies Prog Rock and Proto Doom albums with the amount of different directions his keyboards actually move into. 

The lyrics have a great classic theme which fully sells the DOOMED OUT aspect of the record especially on tracks such as The Hermit Of Druid’s Temple, Trip Meadow, Knightingales and Witches Sabbath being the main highlights. With a neverending supply of gloomy sound effects and superbly played organs, Druidess have delivered a record that should easily allow them to receive widespread attention that the mighty Green Lung achieved with their first couple of albums.

Trip Meadow is a quality sounding album that is not afraid to move into the darker depths of Classic Doom and modern day Stoner Metal that will leave you completely satisfied when everything is said and done.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Palmer Turner Overdrive  PR for the promo.

Trip Meadow is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl.

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US Psychedelic Rock Trio DEAD MEADOW to release "Foundlings" rarities album on July 31st via Heavy Psych Sounds Records

Washington D.C. psychedelic rock luminaries Dead Meadow have teamed up with Heavy Psych Sounds Records for the exclusive release of "Foundlings" — a 7-track collection that digs deep into the band's archives, spanning over two decades of sessions, tributes and unreleased gems — on July 31st, 2026.

Known for their hypnotic blend of heavy riffage, dreamy atmospherics, and mesmerising grooves, Dead Meadow have been delivering their organic, masterful and utterly transportive sonic recipe for nearly thirty years now. The Foundlings rarities collection promises to illuminate the band's evolution, featuring previously unheard material that showcases their unique ability to channel classic influences — from Sabbath-inspired heaviness to shimmering The Cure-like textures — through their own hazy lens, while also serving as a tribute to bassist and founding member Steve Kille, who passed away two years ago after a long battle against cancer.

Featuring the core lineup of guitarist and vocalist Jason Simon and late bassist Steve Kille, with drum duties split between Mark Laughlin and Stephen McCarty, Foundlings compiles material recorded between 2002 and 2024. Highlights include a rendition of Powell St. John's "Kingdom of Heaven" (from the Sonic Cathedral sessions), a take on The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" (from The Nothing They Need sessions), and a version of Led Zeppelin's "No Quarter" originally cut for a Cleopatra Records tribute, alongside originals drawn from the Voyager to Voyager album recording sessions, a EarthQuaker Devices session, and a Committee to Keep Music Evil session recorded with Anton Newcombe and Rob Campanella (The Brian Jonestown Massacre).

Foundlings is poised to be essential listening for both long-time devotees and new converts. It arrives as the band continues to cement a legacy defined by fearless exploration.

DEAD MEADOW "Foundlings" - Out July 31st on Heavy Psych Sounds (LP/CD/digital)

TRACKLIST:

1. Lost To Light
2. Nobody Home
3. Kingdom Of Heaven (Powell St. John cover)
4. Tomorrow Never Knows (The Beatles cover)
5. Everything's Goin' On
6. No Quarter (Led Zeppelin cover)
7. From The Children Of Planet Earth

Bio

Formed in the fall of 1998, DEAD MEADOW emerged from the Washington, D.C. indie/punk scene to fuse their love of early ’70s hard rock and ’60s psychedelics into a unique marriage of dreamy guitar-fuzz bliss and stoney riffs. Over the course of seven studio albums, three live records and a Peel Session, they incorporated darker eastern influences and increasingly dense and hypnotic layering as they toured such far-reaching places as Russia and Australia and performed at renowned festivals including Roadburn and Levitation fest. They’ve become an inarguable pillar of the modern heavy psych movement alongside contemporaries like Black Mountain, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and the Black Angels.

DEAD MEADOW on "Foundlings"

Jason Simon - guitar, vocals, organ
Steve Kille - bass
Mark Laughlin - drums (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7)
Stephen McCarty - drums (tracks 3, 5) and organ (track 5)

DEAD MEADOW links

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HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS links

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Argentinian Doom/Stoner Rock Legends NATAS Announce One Off Performance on November 13th 2026 at C Art Media in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

More than a decade after their split in 2012, legendary Argentine band NATAS announces its long awaited return to the stage with a renewed lineup for a must-see performance on November 13th, at C Art Media in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

NATAS - Broide - Villagra - Bereciartúa

November 13th - C Art Media (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Tickets available now at Passline

NATAS, one of the defining bands of Latin American stoner rock, returns with a renewed lineup that blends history, power, and sonic evolution.

The project is led by Walter Broide, original member and founder of the band, joined by Gonzalo Villagra, bassist and key songwriter from the group’s most prolific era. This new chapter also features Nico Bereciartúa on guitars and vocals (The Black Crowes / RIFF), bringing a fresh perspective while preserving the essence that defined NATAS’ signature sound.

This return not only marks a reunion with longtime fans and those who never had the opportunity to experience NATAS live, but also introduces a powerful new chapter through the addition of Nico Bereciartúa. As a member of RIFF, one of Argentina's most influential hard rock bands founded by legendary guitarist and singer PAPPO, Bereciartúa carries forward a musical lineage deeply embedded in the history of South American rock. Pappo is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Latin American rock and blues, and Nico's connection to that legacy brings a unique dimension to NATAS' renewed sound.

This return not only marks a reunion with longtime fans and those who never had the opportunity to experience NATAS live, but also presents a new interpretation of the band's musical legacy. The show promises an intense journey through their catalog, alongside fresh live renditions of their classic material.

ABOUT NATAS

Throughout its career, NATAS forged a unique path within the independent stoner rock movement, creating a discography that became a benchmark for the international stoner and psychedelic rock scene. Albums such as Delmar, Ciudad de Brahman, and Toba Trance marked different creative eras of the band, establishing a distinctive sound characterized by heavy riffs, hypnotic atmospheres, and a strong instrumental identity.

Their growth extended far beyond Argentina. NATAS brought its music to stages across Europe and the United States, undertaking international tours that established them as one of South America's most respected underground bands. They performed at major festivals and shared bills with leading artists of the genre, expanding their audience and strengthening their connection with fans worldwide.

This international journey, combined with a constant artistic evolution, transformed NATAS into a cult band whose influence continues to resonate with new generations of musicians and listeners.

Walter Broide

Founder and creative driving force behind NATAS, widely considered the most influential stoner rock band in Latin America. A drummer, songwriter, and producer, Broide developed a powerful and expansive style that took NATAS on tours throughout Europe, the United States, and Latin America. Beyond NATAS, he has also been involved with Poseidótica and Audión, further exploring instrumental and psychedelic rock.

Gonzalo “El Crudo” Villagra

Bassist and a fundamental architect of the NATAS sound. An Argentine recording engineer and producer, Villagra has worked on numerous national and international albums, including projects by Hermética, Almafuerte, Boom Boom Kid, Poseidótica, and Minoría Activa, among many others. In addition to NATAS, he has performed with several bands within the rock and stoner scene, including Santoro and Carne Gaucha, building a versatile career as both musician and producer.

Nico Bereciartúa

Argentine guitarist with a distinguished international career in rock and blues. A member of RIFF, and currently guitarist for The Black Crowes, he has shared stages with world-renowned artists such as Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones), Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), and John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival). His style combines technical excellence, musical sensitivity, and raw power, establishing him as one of the most respected guitarists of his generation.

Discography

Delmar (1998)

Delmar marked a turning point in NATAS' evolution, expanding the band's heavy rock foundations into more atmospheric and psychedelic territory. The album quickly attracted attention beyond Argentina, helping establish connections with the emerging international stoner rock scene and introducing NATAS to audiences that would later support the band's extensive touring throughout Europe and the United States.

Ciudad de Brahman (1999)

Recorded in San Francisco and produced by Dale Crover of the Melvins, Ciudad de Brahman became one of the defining releases of Latin American stoner rock. Released through the legendary Man's Ruin Records, the album connected NATAS directly with the influential Californian underground scene that also included artists such as Kyuss, Fu Manchu, and the Melvins. The collaboration with Crover helped introduce the band to a global audience and established NATAS as an international presence within the genre.

Corsario Negro (2002)

Produced by acclaimed engineer and producer Billy Anderson, known for his work with Sleep, Neurosis, Melvins, High on Fire, and Mr. Bungle, Corsario Negro further strengthened NATAS' ties to the international heavy music community. Anderson's production emphasized the band’s expansive sound and experimental approach, resulting in one of the most ambitious records in their catalog and reinforcing their reputation among fans of underground heavy and psychedelic rock worldwide.

Toba Trance (2004)

Released through Finnish label Ektro Records, Toba Trance marked one of the boldest artistic departures in NATAS' career. Moving beyond the boundaries of stoner rock, the album embraced long-form improvisation inspired by German krautrock pioneers while incorporating indigenous rhythms, folk percussion, charango, and sonic elements drawn from Argentine cultural traditions. The project strengthened NATAS' connection with the European psychedelic underground, particularly through its relationship with Finland's experimental rock scene and later collaborations with Stefan Koglek of Germany's Colour Haze, one of the most influential bands in European psychedelic rock. These exchanges culminated in the München Sessions recordings and helped establish NATAS as a bridge between South American musical identity and the exploratory spirit of the international psychedelic movement.

El Hombre Montaña (2006)

With El Hombre Montaña, NATAS continued to push beyond genre conventions, delivering a record that blended heavy rock, psychedelia, and progressive experimentation. By this period the band had become a regular presence on international tours and festivals, sharing stages with many of the leading names in stoner and psychedelic rock. The album reflected the confidence of a band operating within a global underground network while maintaining a distinctly South American identity.

Nuevo Orden de la Libertad (2009)

Released after years of international touring and artistic development, Nuevo Orden de la Libertad showcased NATAS at its most mature and expansive. The album synthesized the lessons learned from collaborations with figures such as Dale Crover and Billy Anderson while embracing influences gathered through years of interaction with the European and North American psychedelic underground. The result was a record that transcended the boundaries of stoner rock and reaffirmed NATAS' position as one of the most innovative heavy rock bands to emerge from Latin America.

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