Abissi - Paramagia (Album Review)

Release Date: February 27th 2026. Record Label: Octopus Rising. Formats: CD/DD

Paramagia - Tracklisting

1.Funerale in Messico 03:19

2.Pizzo 02:01

3.Le Chiese 03:59

4.Grabovoi 03:52

5.Sequenze 02:34

6.Cemento 03:42

7.Madama Cristina 03:06

8.3424 03:37

Review

Psych/Stoner Rockers Abissi weave a dark and destructive style of Heavy Rock with their music that touches upon areas of Grunge, Doom, Sludge, Alt Rock, Noise and even New Wave. The end result is a highly satisfying mix of different sounds and movements on their stunning new album Paramagia. The record lasts for under thirty minutes but Abissi demonstrates a wealth of highly original grooves that keeps quite grounded even when the Psychedelic surroundings almost transports the music into a different realm on the later stages of the record.

The vocals are sung in Italian so I can’t say much about the lyrical aspect of the album but they’re delivered with a commanding performance that bridges the gap between Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. You can hear influences from the likes of Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, The Cure and KYUSS throughout the album with Abissi still retaining their own identity. The majority of the songs are quite short which allows Abissi to play a grizzled and fast-paced sound with bouts of aggressive musical energy providing a sludgy backdrop to keep the volume levels at a frenzied pace. 

Standout songs on the album are: Funerale In Messico, Le Chiese, Grabovo, Cemento and 3424 with Abissi playing the heaviest, trippiest and catchiest grooves on the whole record. Though, the album is packed full of great tracks from start to finish. There’s a wicked sense of sonic distortion at play with the grunge aspects of the album providing some epic musical solos along the way.

Paramagia is a thrilling record with Abissi firing on all cylinders and leaving you wanting to hear more. It would have been cool if the album had a couple extra tracks just to make it last a little bit longer but that doesn’t stop this being an excellent record and perhaps allowing Abissi becoming one of the best bands that Octopus Rising (Record Label) have released to date. 

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the promo. 

Paramagia is available to buy now on CD/DD via Octopus Rising (Argonauta Records).

Links 

https://www.facebook.com/Abissimusic
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

https://abissimusic.bandcamp.com/

Exclusive Album Premiere Of Heavy Psych/Stoner Rockers ABISSI New Album PARAMAGIA

Italian psychedelic heavy rockers ABISSI reveal the full details of their new album Paramagia, set for release on January 30th 2026 in CD and digital formats via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records. To celebrate, the band shares the second single Madama Cristina, now available on all digital platforms.

With Paramagia, ABISSI return with a record that feels like a sonic altar, where the weight of rock collides with liquid visions, occult tensions, and melodies sharp as glass. The guitars pull the listener into a hypnotic state, shaping a sound that is heavy, ritualistic, alive. Born in Milan, Paramagia channels the urban intensity and creative flow of the city, presenting the band’s own idea of what rock should be: physical, visionary, vibrant.

We're excited to premiere the whole album in full below thanks to the amazing folks over at Argonauta Records and Grand Sounds Promotion.

The Lowdown

ABISSI formed in 2018 in Milan. The project was shaped by Francesco Menghi (former frontman of Veracrash), Luca Ibba (ex-ODE), and Agostino Marino (Little Pig). The lineup later welcomed bassist Alessandro Stranieri, whose new wave and goth background helped refine the group’s evolving identity. Their music, sung in Italian, blends psychedelic heavy rock with influences that move through stoner, doom, alternative, grunge, noise and new wave.

The band first introduced their world with the single Interzona in 2020. Their debut album, Oltre, followed in 2022. In 2025, ABISSI released the single Pizzo, offering the first glimpse into this new chapter. Now, with Madama Cristina, they open the gates wider, inviting listeners deeper into Paramagia.

Tracklist - Paramagia

1 Funerale in Messico 3:20
2 Pizzo 2:01
3 Le Chiese 3:59
4 Grabovoi 3:52
5 Sequenze 2:35
6 Cemento 3:43
7 Madama Cristina 3:07
8 3424 3:37

Links

https://www.facebook.com/Abissimusic
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

https://abissimusic.bandcamp.com/

Italian Psych Rockers ABISSI Reveal "Paramagia" Full Album and New Single "Madama Cristina"

Italian psychedelic heavy rockers ABISSI reveal the full details of their new album Paramagia, set for release on January 30th 2026 in CD and digital formats via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records. To celebrate, the band shares the second single Madama Cristina, now available on all digital platforms.

With Paramagia, ABISSI return with a record that feels like a sonic altar, where the weight of rock collides with liquid visions, occult tensions, and melodies sharp as glass. The guitars pull the listener into a hypnotic state, shaping a sound that is heavy, ritualistic, alive. Born in Milan, Paramagia channels the urban intensity and creative flow of the city, presenting the band’s own idea of what rock should be: physical, visionary, vibrant.

ABISSI formed in 2018 in Milan. The project was shaped by Francesco Menghi (former frontman of Veracrash), Luca Ibba (ex-ODE), and Agostino Marino (Little Pig). The lineup later welcomed bassist Alessandro Stranieri, whose new wave and goth background helped refine the group’s evolving identity. Their music, sung in Italian, blends psychedelic heavy rock with influences that move through stoner, doom, alternative, grunge, noise and new wave.

The band first introduced their world with the single Interzona in 2020. Their debut album, Oltre, followed in 2022. In 2025, ABISSI released the single Pizzo, offering the first glimpse into this new chapter. Now, with Madama Cristina, they open the gates wider, inviting listeners deeper into Paramagia.

Tracklist - Paramagia

1 Funerale in Messico 3:20
2 Pizzo 2:01
3 Le Chiese 3:59
4 Grabovoi 3:52
5 Sequenze 2:35
6 Cemento 3:43
7 Madama Cristina 3:07
8 3424 3:37

Paramagia is a journey into luminous shadows, a space where ritual rhythm meets dreamlike expression. More news and preorder information will follow soon.

Listen to Madama Cristina here: https://song.link/abissi_mc

INFO:

https://www.facebook.com/Abissimusic
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.