Exclusive Album Premiere Of Doom/Psych/Stoner Rockers PARANOID REVERB Stunning New Album RED RIVER BLACK ROOTS

Following the announcement of their signing with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records and the release of their first new single "Red River", Greek heavy psych / stoner rock outfit Paranoid Reverb will now release their second full length album Red River Black Roots.

The album will be released on September 18, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records on CD and digital. 

Thanks to the cool folks over at Grand Sounds Promotion and Argonauta Records, you can listen to this great album in full with this exclusive premiere.

Following their 2020 debut Billion Drops, Red River Black Roots marks a more deliberate and mature phase for Paranoid Reverb. The album expands their heavy psych / stoner rock foundations through denser rhythmic structures, darker tonal shades and atmospheric layers, while retaining the raw, performance-driven energy of their live sound.

Recorded in April 2025 at Shellac Recording Studios in Thessaloniki and completed the following month at producer Paris Parasidis' studio, the album places dynamics and authenticity at its core. Organic percussion, metallic objects and ambient textures become part of a sound that moves between heavy eruptions and hypnotic passages, creating a distinctly live-oriented feel without sacrificing weight or atmosphere.

Thematically, Red River Black Roots explores pressure, introspection, renewal and the tension between decay and transformation. Its title reflects this journey: the "river" represents a descent into chaos, while the "roots" suggest a return to origin. Together, they form the central metaphor connecting the album's narrative and sonic progression.

With new vocalist Manos Gotsis and a renewed creative direction, Paranoid Reverb enter this new chapter with their most focused and personal work to date.

Red River Black Roots tracklist

Acantha – 06:19
0315 – 04:30
Da Capo – 06:07
F.U. – 05:01
Red River – 04:51
Come Undone – 06:19
QuickSand – 07:15

Red River Black Roots will be released on September 18, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records on CD and digital.

For more info:

​https://www.facebook.com/ParanoidReverb​
​https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords​

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Red River Black Roots is available to buy now on CD/Digital Download via Octopus Rising (Argonauta Records).

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Post-Rock/Post-Metal Collective Our Ceasing Voice Unveil New Single And Video “Wherever You Are”

A deeply personal song about loss, forgiveness and keeping a memory alive

Austrian post rock and post metal quartet Our Ceasing Voice return with “Wherever You Are”, the third single taken from their forthcoming album “The Origin of Everything”, due for release on October 2nd, 2026 via Argonauta Records.

Watch the official video for “Wherever You Are”:

Following the previously released singles “Diamond Eyes” and “The Man You Wanted Me To Be”, “Wherever You Are” reveals perhaps the most intimate side of Our Ceasing Voice. Written in the aftermath of a devastating personal loss, the song is a meditation on grief, guilt and the difficult path towards forgiveness.

Vocalist Dominik Dörfler explains:

“When I was faced with the loss of an especially close friend in 2005, something inside me broke and has still not healed to this day, leaving a huge void.”

For years, Dörfler carried the feeling that he could somehow have prevented his friend's death, a thought that became increasingly difficult to escape.

“This feeling haunted me for so many years and prevented me, in every way, from coming to terms with it.”

Fourteen years after the loss, in 2019, Dörfler finally sat down at the piano and wrote “Wherever You Are”. The song remained untouched for a long time, neither played nor listened to, before the band eventually returned to it while working on “The Origin of Everything”.

Reworking the composition and revisiting its lyrics ultimately became part of a deeply personal process of healing.

“Working on it really helped me cope with this loss, see it in a different light, replace that feeling of anger with a kind of forgiveness toward myself, and immortalize the memory of a beautiful person.”

That sense of emotional transformation lies at the heart of “The Origin of Everything”. While the album looks inward at identity, belonging, memory and the forces that shape who we become, “Wherever You Are” confronts the past directly, turning grief into remembrance and regret into acceptance.

Musically, the song showcases the band's ability to move between fragile intimacy and expansive post rock intensity, creating a space where melancholy and catharsis coexist. It is another glimpse into an album that sees Our Ceasing Voice pushing beyond their earlier sound while preserving the emotional depth that has defined them since their formation in Innsbruck in 2006.

“The Origin of Everything” will be released on October 2nd, 2026 via Argonauta Records and features eleven songs that trace different paths through memory, identity, longing and transformation.

For more info:

​https://www.facebook.com/ourceasingvoicemusic​
​https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords​

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Paranoid Reverb - Red River Black Roots (Album Review)

Release Date: September 18th 2026. Record Label: Octopus Rising. Format: CD/DD

Red River Black Roots - Tracklist

Acantha – 06:19

0315 – 04:30

Da Capo – 06:07

F.U. – 05:01

Red River – 04:51

Come Undone – 06:19

QuickSand – 07:15

Review

Psych Stoner Rockers Paranoid Reverb return in stunning fashion with their second album Red River Black Roots which builds upon the highly atmospheric grooves created on their acclaimed 2020 debut album. The record has a grittier and spaced out attitude with a massive wall of sound developing very early on within the album. Paranoid Reverb have a similar cosmic style of music next to the likes of ELDER, Weedpecker, King Buffalo and Howling Giant. Though, you hear classic Stoner Rock/Metal sounds influenced by the likes of KYUSS, Truckfighters and FU MANCHU.

There’s many different levels of Heavy Rock appearing with some cool switches to Doom and Sludge melodies. The whole thing has a gloomy progressive power that allows Paranoid Reverb venture into that classic Heavy Metal realm with some mighty guitar shredding appearing out of nowhere.

Perhaps it’s not as grounded as their debut album but there is a thrilling sense of musical adventure bursting out of the seams on tracks such as: Ancatha, 0315 and Da Capo which combines moody atmospherics with aggressive psychedelic landscapes. The vocals move from areas of Alt Rock, Grunge and Stoner Rock themes with a delicate Blues Rock touch that appear in the quieter and most emotionally charged parts of the album.

Paranoid Reverb even manage to find the time to perform a subtle moody Blues Rock environment where everything played a delicate slow-to-mid pace but they sprinkle some distorted Psychedelic Doom measures within the ice-cold atmosphere. The band really start to impress more when they start thinking outside the Heavy Psychedelic sandbox and deliver some gritty soundscapes within the second half of the album.

Everything becomes quite gloomy when a theatrical Post-Rock and Ambient soundscape appears in the background with Paranoid Reverb offering a more refined style of music.

Red River Black Roots fully becomes a more dangerous and aggressive record to listen to when Paranoid Reverb fully embrace that Sludge Rock vibe within their music that dominates the second half of the album on tracks such as F.U., Come Undone and Quicksand. The great mix of raw sounding Stoner Rock passages melts away at the Psychedelic landscape with a stripped back swagger that forms a heavy Cosmic Doom delivery. 

The lyrics aren’t as outlandish as you expect with Paranoid Reverb keeping everything real and never overthinking things. This allows the album to move along at a great pace with the whole album never overstaying itss welcome. Some parts can be brash with the raw-sounding production values but this is one of the albums main strengths with the record having a true honest feel to it all.

Red River Black Roots is an expertly produced record with Paranoid Reverb firing on all cylinders and delivering a superbly entertaining album from start to finish.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the promo.

Red River Black Roots is available to buy now on CD/Digital Download via Octopus Rising (Argonauta Records).

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Atmospheric Doomsters LȲKAA sign to Octopus Rising and unveil first single “Izome”

Saxony, Germany-based heavy doom outfit LȲKAA have signed with Octopus Rising, the (un)parallel label of Argonauta Records. The band celebrate the signing with the release of “Izome”, their first single and the first glimpse into their forthcoming debut album “Light Eater”.

Formed during the pandemic winter of 2022 inside an old Cold War bunker, LȲKAA emerged from isolation, tension and decay, turning the atmosphere of their surroundings into a dark and immersive form of heavy music.

The band's sound sits somewhere between doom-laden heavy metal, dark melodicism and post-punk-infused melancholy, creating a dense and emotionally charged atmosphere without relying on occult aesthetics or theatrical imagery. Instead, LȲKAA focus on the darker side of human experience, delivering songs that feel equally haunting, heavy and deeply personal.

“Izome” is the first statement from LȲKAA's new chapter with Octopus Rising, introducing a band whose music draws on the legacy of dark and melodic heavy metal while pushing it into a more atmospheric and contemporary territory.

Watch the official “Izome” visualizer: 

Between 2023 and 2025, LȲKAA took their music to the stage across a series of intense live shows, including appearances alongside Messa and Zhaat, developing an immersive live presence that matches the darkness of their recordings.

With “Light Eater”, their fully produced debut album, now ready for release, LȲKAA join the Octopus Rising roster and open a new chapter for a band built on atmosphere, tension and uncompromising heavy music.

For fans of: Messa, DOOL, In Solitude, The Night Eternal, The Devil's Blood, Jex Thoth, Sonja.

LȲKAA are:

Elly Preussner – lead vocals
Johannes Werner – guitars, keys, vocals
Rasmus Korn – guitars
Đenan Muratagić – bass
Christoph Weilbach – drums

All drums on “Light Eater” were performed by Johannes Ivandic.

“Light Eater” will be released via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records. Further details coming soon.

For more info:

​https://www.facebook.com/lykaa.band​
​https://www.instagram.com/lykaa.band​
​`https://www.argonautarecords.com/

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Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Instrumental Stoner Rockers Motorik Road Trip sign to Octopus Rising and unveil new single “Prism Cascade”

Bristol, UK instrumental stoner rock trio Motorik Road Trip join the Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records family, celebrating the signing with the release of their brand-new single and official video “Prism Cascade”.

Formed in 2022, Motorik Road Trip have carved out their own instrumental take on stoner rock, psychedelic rock and doom, combining heavy, groove-driven riffs with hypnotic atmospheres, psychedelic melodies and a strong sense of sonic exploration. By consciously choosing to remain fully instrumental, the Bristol three-piece have created a sound free from lyrical boundaries, allowing their music to travel wherever the riffs take it.

Since their formation, Motorik Road Trip have independently released a series of singles and EPs, including Orange Zilla EP, Hobo Sorcerer / Magic Fang, Arch / Future Primate and Champa Moon / Astral GTX. In January 2025, they released their debut longform album, V, recorded with engineer Ben Scott Turner at Axe & Trap Studios in Somerset, UK. Turner has previously worked with acclaimed acts including Black Helium, Hey Colossus and Part Chimp.

Now signed to Octopus Rising, Motorik Road Trip celebrate the beginning of this new chapter with “Prism Cascade”, a brand-new track accompanied by an official music video.

Watch “Prism Cascade”: 

The single offers the first taste of the band’s evolving sonic universe, bringing together muscular stoner riffs, psychedelic textures and a spacious, hypnotic atmosphere. It also hints at the broader musical territory Motorik Road Trip have been exploring since their debut, where crushing doom passages can meet sparkling psychedelic melodies, eastern-inflected ideas and more progressive forms of instrumental heavy rock.

Their sound draws inspiration from the likes of Monkey3, Karma to Burn, SLIFT and Elder, while maintaining a distinctly British character and an identity of its own.

Motorik Road Trip are:

Jason Tovey – bass
​Ben Garner – guitar
​Nat White – drums

With “Prism Cascade”, Motorik Road Trip open a new chapter alongside Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, bringing their instrumental blend of stoner, psychedelic rock and doom to a wider audience. More details on the band’s upcoming release will be revealed in due course.

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Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the detials.

Exclusive Album Premiere Of Psych/Desert/Doom/Stoner Rockers PETROSA Stunning New Album ROADBURN CHRONICLES

Founded in 2019 by guitarist Antonio Buonocore, PETROSA are an Italian stoner/doom band driven by a passion for massive riffs, immersive atmospheres and emotionally charged songwriting. What began as a personal vision soon evolved into a fully realized band with the arrival of drummer Giorgio Monza, followed by vocalist Aldo Colciago and bassist Andrea Vignati, completing the lineup that would shape the group's distinctive identity.

Describing their sound as "Doom Carved in Stone(r)", PETROSA seamlessly blend the expansive groove of stoner rock with the crushing weight of classic doom metal. Drawing inspiration from genre pioneers while forging a voice of their own, the band crafts songs that balance heaviness and melody, raw power and introspection, creating an immersive listening experience rooted in authenticity.

PETROSA's music explores the complexities of the human condition through themes of inner conflict, self-destruction, redemption and the search for meaning in an increasingly chaotic world. Their compositions are built upon thunderous riffs, dynamic arrangements and evocative atmospheres, offering moments of both crushing intensity and reflective calm.

In 2026, PETROSA signed with Octopus Rising, the Argonauta Records imprint dedicated to emerging heavy acts, marking a significant milestone in the band's journey. Their debut full-length album, Roadburn Chronicles, was produced by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio and captures the band's uncompromising artistic vision in its purest form. Conceived as a raw and introspective journey, the record explores darkness without losing sight of hope, celebrating resilience, freedom and the enduring spirit of the open road.

With their powerful live energy and a songwriting approach that values substance over excess, PETROSA continue to establish themselves as one of the most promising new names in the Italian heavy underground, delivering music that resonates far beyond genre boundaries.

We're excited to host this exclusive album premiere of this superb album thanks to the great folks at Grand Sounds Promotion.

Tracklist

S.U.R.E.

The Sinner
Turning Point
I For An I
Rusty Blues
Viper
Revenant
Dreamer's Sunsets
Monsters' Conceal
An Old Van And A Couple Of Beers

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Roadburn Chronicles is available to buy now on CD/DD via Octopus Rising.

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Heavy Psych/Stoner Rockers Paranoid Reverb reveal new album Red River Black Roots and release second single "0315"

Following the announcement of their signing with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records and the release of their first new single "Red River", Greek heavy psych / stoner rock outfit Paranoid Reverb now unveil the full details of their second full-length album, Red River Black Roots.

The album will be released on September 18, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records on CD and digital. Alongside the album announcement, the band also release their second single, "0315", available now on all major streaming platforms: https://li.sten.to/paranoidreverb_0315​

Following their 2020 debut Billion Drops, Red River Black Roots marks a more deliberate and mature phase for Paranoid Reverb. The album expands their heavy psych / stoner rock foundations through denser rhythmic structures, darker tonal shades and atmospheric layers, while retaining the raw, performance-driven energy of their live sound.

Recorded in April 2025 at Shellac Recording Studios in Thessaloniki and completed the following month at producer Paris Parasidis' studio, the album places dynamics and authenticity at its core. Organic percussion, metallic objects and ambient textures become part of a sound that moves between heavy eruptions and hypnotic passages, creating a distinctly live-oriented feel without sacrificing weight or atmosphere.

Thematically, Red River Black Roots explores pressure, introspection, renewal and the tension between decay and transformation. Its title reflects this journey: the "river" represents a descent into chaos, while the "roots" suggest a return to origin. Together, they form the central metaphor connecting the album's narrative and sonic progression.

With new vocalist Manos Gotsis and a renewed creative direction, Paranoid Reverb enter this new chapter with their most focused and personal work to date.

Red River Black Roots tracklist

Acantha – 06:19
0315 – 04:30
Da Capo – 06:07
F.U. – 05:01
Red River – 04:51
Come Undone – 06:19
QuickSand – 07:15

Red River Black Roots will be released on September 18, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records on CD and digital.

For more info:

​https://www.facebook.com/ParanoidReverb​
​https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords​

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

PETROSA - Roadburn Chronicles (Album Review)

Release Date: August 28th 2026. Record Label: Octopus Rising. Formats: CD/DD

Roadburn Chronicles - Tracklist

S.U.R.E.

The Sinner

Turning Point

I For An I

Rusty Blues

Viper

Revenant

Dreamer's Sunsets

Monsters' Conceal

An Old Van And A Couple Of Beers

 

Members

Antonio Buonocore - Guitar

Giorgio Monza - Drums

Aldo Colciago - Vocals

Andrea Vignati - Bass

Review

Doom/Stoner Metallers PETROSA come out fighting with their intense debut album “Roadburn Chronicles” that perhaps focuses on the DOOMED OUT part of their music which gives them a very unhealthy destructive appetite. Influenced by the likes of KYUSS, Orange Goblin and Dozer, there’s a gritty realism to PETROSA’s music that brings an aggressive level of Fuzz, Psych and Desert Rock with a destructive Nineties Alt-Metal attitude.

The album wastes no time in getting straight down to business of playing classic Stoner Metal grooves with that Doom & Gloom atmosphere allowing PETROSA adding some Monster Magnet spaced out heaviness along the way. The lyrics are quite seedy and fits right in with the WEEDIAN lifestyle that PETROSA approach with loving care and perhaps play about with the general misconceptions of the actual scene by playing some classic HEAVY ROCK melodic structures throughout.

Lead vocalist Aldo Calciago has a determined and gritty approach in how the vocals are delivered with flashes of solid Fuzz Rock groundwork which has some FU MANCHU and ORANGE GOBLIN elements to them on tracks such as S.U.R.E., The Sinner and Turning Point setting the scene for the rest of the album to follow. 

PETROSA never tries to reinvent the wheel or add progressive movements to their music. As this music is classic DOOM/STONER METAL through and through but there are some epic sounding cinematic Desert Rock soundscapes that lurk in the background to add a great style of Post-Doom and Psych Metal level of awareness.

The album really starts hitting its own creative and musical stride when the outstanding third track Turning Point appears which has the right amount of “QUIET vs LOUD” musical dynamics where a thrilling sludgy atmosphere develops into music with more meaning. From this point on PETROSA feel in their musical element with a great sounding Punk Rock energy being added within the sublime fourth track I For An I. The instrumental sounds are more fast-paced that feel completely dominated by a Fuzzed Out aspect that moves quite confidently into full on Doom/Stoner Metal.

Fifth track Rusty Blues allows PETROSA to slow the mood right down to a laid back gloomy Blues Rock number which is stripped of all it’s WEEDIAN essence with small pockets of Desert Rock soulful melodies that shows you a different side to PETROSA.

The second half of Roadburn Chronicles starts off in low-key fashion with the stunning sixth track Viper that explores that Desert Rock landscape with Post-Doom aesthetics fully moving back into their usual Heavy Rock delivery. The sound is influenced by modern day and alt-rock musical structures that leads the band into developing the heaviest sounds on the whole album. 

PETROSA move from strength-to-strength on the remaining tracks of the album with powerful strands of Doom/Stoner Metal once again allowing the band to develop their own great style of music with a gritty determination within the excellent tracks of Revenant, Dreamer’s Sunsets and An Old Van And A Couple Of Beers closing the album on a wonderful and exciting finish.

Roadburn Chronicles never plays out the way you expect as PETROSA have something special about their music where you feel this is a band who have lived the ROCK & ROLL lifestyle well perhaps within the underground scene at least. 

PETROSA will hopefully make a name for themselves with this great album and I can see them playing some of the more prestigious stages of the Doom/Stoner Metal festival circuit in no time at all.

Excellent and Highly Recommended.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the promo.

Roadburn Chronicles is available to buy now on CD/DD via Octopus Rising.

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PETROSA reveal new single "Viper" and announce debut album Roadburn Chronicles, out August 28 via Octopus Rising

Following the release of their first single "Revenant" and the announcement of their signing with Octopus Rising, Italian stoner/doom outfit PETROSA are back to unveil "Viper", the second single taken from their upcoming debut album Roadburn Chronicles, set for release on August 28th, 2026 in CD and Digital format via Octopus Rising, the Argonauta Records imprint dedicated to emerging heavy acts.

"Viper" is available now: https://tidal.com/album/544988885/u

Speaking about the new single, the band comment:

"'Viper' embodies one of the darkest sides of the album. It's about the poisonous relationships and destructive instincts that slowly infiltrate our lives, often without us even realizing it. Musically, we wanted the song to feel relentless yet hypnotic, balancing crushing heaviness with an atmosphere that gradually pulls the listener deeper into its world."

With Roadburn Chronicles, PETROSA deliver the definitive statement of the band's identity. Produced by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio in Carate Brianza, the album was recorded during an intense eight-day session between November 2024 and January 2025, preserving the raw energy and uncompromising spirit that have become central to the band's sound.

The record unfolds as an introspective journey through the human condition, exploring themes of sin, self-destruction, personal conflict, disillusionment and the constant tension between darkness and redemption. While deeply rooted in heavy, riff-driven landscapes, Roadburn Chronicles also leaves room for hope, freedom and fleeting moments of light, reflected in the album's evocative "open road" atmosphere.

Faithful to their self-defined philosophy of "Doom Carved in Stone(r)", PETROSA merge the expansive groove of stoner rock with the crushing weight of classic doom, crafting songs that are equally immersive, emotional and powerful.

Fans with a keen eye will also discover a hidden detail within the album artwork: the license plate of the blue van featured on the cover bears the exact date of the band's final day in the recording studio, a subtle tribute to the completion of this important chapter.

For fans of: Kyuss, Black Sabbath, Orange Goblin, The Sword, Dozer

Tracklist

S.U.R.E.

The Sinner
Turning Point
I For An I
Rusty Blues
Viper
Revenant
Dreamer's Sunsets
Monsters' Conceal
An Old Van And A Couple Of Beers

Roadburn Chronicles will be released on August 28th, 2026 via Octopus Rising on CD and Digital. More news will be revealed in the coming weeks.

https://www.instagram.com/petrosa_band

https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

Atmospheric post-metal/sludge trio Palegazer sign with Octopus Rising, release debut single "Imminence"

Portuguese atmospheric post-metal/sludge trio Palegazer have officially joined the Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records roster and celebrate the announcement with the release of their powerful debut single, "Imminence," available now on all digital platforms.

Listen to "Imminence" here: https://tidal.com/album/546812582/u

Hailing from Porto, Palegazer craft immersive sonic landscapes where haunting melodies collide with overwhelming heaviness. Blending the expansive atmospheres of post-metal with the crushing weight of sludge and doom, the trio has forged a sound that is both emotionally resonant and sonically immense.

Moving effortlessly between clean vocals and anguished growls, shimmering textures and monolithic riffs, Palegazer embrace contrast as the driving force behind their songwriting. The result is a deeply evocative listening experience that explores vulnerability, tension and resilience through dynamic compositions and carefully layered arrangements.

Their first single, "Imminence," offers an impactful introduction to the band's identity, unfolding through hypnotic passages before erupting into waves of crushing intensity. It is a compelling statement from a band already demonstrating remarkable maturity and a distinctive artistic voice.

The label says: "Palegazer immediately stood out for their ability to balance emotional depth with sheer sonic weight. Their music is immersive, cinematic and deeply authentic, making them a natural fit for the Octopus Rising roster. We are excited to welcome the band and look forward to introducing their music to audiences around the world."

With "Imminence," Palegazer emerge as one of the most exciting new acts in Portugal's heavy underground. Fans of YOB, Russian Circles, REZN, Deafheaven, Conan, Bölzer, Mastodon, Ahab and Bell Witch will find plenty to immerse themselves in.

More news on Palegazer's upcoming debut release via Octopus Rising will be announced soon.

https://www.instagram.com/palegazer/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

Heavy Psych Metallers Book Of Wyrms Release New Single “Slime Fever”, First Taste Of Upcoming Album

US heavy metal psych outfit Book of Wyrms return today with their new single “Slime Fever”, offering the first glimpse into their forthcoming new album, with further details to be revealed soon.

Formed in 2014 out of a shared devotion to Hawkwind and ZZ Top, Book of Wyrms describe themselves as a four piece heavy metal psych band with extensive experience jamming in outer space, steadily building a reputation in the US underground through their blend of heavy riffs, psychedelic textures and driving energy.

“Slime Fever” captures a clear shift in momentum for the band. The addition of drummer Brian Wiltz has injected a new level of intensity and directness into the songwriting, with a more aggressive and straightforward approach that still leaves space for dynamics, restraint and unexpected turns. Wiltz’s background outside of traditional heavy music also brings a broader rhythmic perspective, knowing when to support the song and when to push it into more explosive territory.

For the first time, the band also worked with a dedicated mixer. Rob Wrong (Wrong Way Recording, Witch Mountain) handled the mix, opening up a new sonic dimension for Book of Wyrms and helping shape a sound that feels both sharper and more expansive than ever before. His approach aligned naturally with the band’s vision, drawing on reference points such as Dio’s Last in Line and Judas Priest’s Turbo, while still allowing space for unexpected creative directions in the mix.

Stylistically, the band continues to evolve while staying rooted in their core influences. Alongside their enduring love for Rainbow, Hawkwind and Monster Magnet, Book of Wyrms found themselves drawing inspiration from 80s Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Scorpions, Queen and Motörhead, aiming to create music built for movement and intensity. The result is a collection of songs shaped with a strict approach to composition, where anything that did not “hit” with full impact was left behind.

“Slime Fever” stands as the first transmission from this new era: faster, dirtier and more focused, setting the tone for what is to come from the forthcoming album.

“Slime Fever” is available now here: https://tidal.com/track/533950428/u

For more info:

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

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Heavy Psych/Stoner Rockers MOTHER MORGANA Signs with Argonauta Records; New Single "Janushead" Out Now

photo by Hannes Mautner

Argonauta Records is proud to announce the signing of Austrian progressive heavy psych outfit Mother Morgana to its ever-growing international roster.

Hailing from Graz, Austria, Mother Morgana have steadily carved their own path within the European underground through a captivating blend of progressive rock, psychedelic atmospheres, stoner heaviness and immersive conceptual storytelling. Built around cinematic songwriting, dreamy melodies and thought-provoking lyrical narratives, the band has developed a distinctive identity that continues to evolve with every release.

Formed by musicians with backgrounds spanning jazz, blues, space rock and classic progressive rock, Mother Morgana first introduced their visionary approach with "Endonautica" (2018), a concept album inspired by Stanley Kubrick's legendary 2001: A Space Odyssey. Their acclaimed sophomore effort "Rise" (2022) saw the band embracing darker and heavier sonic territories, combining crushing stoner rock riffs with heavy psych textures and subtle Middle Eastern influences.

Now, Mother Morgana are preparing to unveil their most ambitious and personal work to date, "Reflections of a Sunken Mind", scheduled for release in 2026 via Argonauta Records. The album expands the band's sonic palette through the evocative use of analog synthesizers, vintage-inspired sounds and emotionally charged compositions, while exploring themes of indoctrination, personal freedom and critical thinking in an era marked by misinformation, conflict and social division.

The first glimpse into this new chapter arrives with the brand new single "Janushead", available now on all digital platforms: https://tidal.com/track/534740409/u

Speaking about the song, the band comments:

"Caught between apathy and anxiety, Janushead captures the fragile illusion of personal freedom in a world increasingly troubled by misinformation and war. Driven by a musical style of droning, drum-focused verses that layer a marching war-propaganda vibe, it forces us to realize that sitting on the sidelines won't protect us and our minds from the rising storm."

Regarding the signing with Argonauta Records, Mother Morgana states:

"We are happy to announce our signing with Argonauta Records. As an independent underground band, finding a label that respects our creative autonomy while supporting us in bringing our new music to light is a massive milestone for us. We are grateful to Gero and the Argonauta team for recognizing the value in what we do and for welcoming us into their roster. We hope to share our sound with a wider audience, and we look forward to a productive road ahead."

With a sound that effortlessly navigates between expansive progressive landscapes, hypnotic psychedelic passages and crushing heavy rock grooves, Mother Morgana stand ready to reach a broader international audience while remaining faithful to the artistic integrity that has defined their journey from the very beginning.

For fans of progressive rock, heavy psych, stoner rock and concept-driven musical experiences, Mother Morgana represent one of the most exciting acts to watch in 2026.

Mother Morgana are:

Katharina Franz • Vocals, Keys, Synth
Fabian Gössler • Guitar
Jakob Mayer • Bass, Lyrics
Stefan Höfler • Drums

Discography:

Endonautica (2018)
Rise (2022)
Reflections of a Sunken Mind (2026)

More news on the forthcoming album coming soon.

Links

https://www.facebook.com/mothermorgana
https://www.instagram.com/mothermorgana_official
https://mothermorgana.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

Louisiana Sludgers FANE Sign to Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records; New Single Out Now

Emerging from the depths of Louisiana's metal and hardcore underground, FANE have joined forces with Octopus Rising for the release of their forthcoming album.

To celebrate the announcement, the band has unveiled "Passages", the first single taken from the forthcoming record, now available on all digital platforms: https://tidal.com/track/533060866/u

FANE is the creative partnership of longtime collaborators Ryan Ashmore and Trey Porche, two veterans of the Louisiana metal and hardcore scene whose shared musical journey has evolved into a focused and uncompromising artistic vision.

Stripping their influences down to their most essential elements, FANE crafts a sound built on weight, restraint and atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from doom, sludge, hardcore, folk and black metal traditions while refusing to be confined by genre expectations, the duo embraces deliberate pacing, dynamic tension and emotional depth, allowing every note and silence to serve a purpose.

The result is music that feels both crushing and contemplative, defined by presence, impact and authenticity. "Passages" offers a first glimpse into this vision, showcasing the band's ability to balance immense heaviness with a profound sense of space and introspection.

Further details regarding FANE's debut album on Octopus Rising will be announced in the coming months.

TRACK THE BAND:

https://www.instagram.com/fanetheband/
https://fane-la.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Exclusive Album Premiere Of Desert/Psych/Space/Stoner Rock Collective BANTORIAK New Album VOL II

Italian desert cult rock psychonauts BANTORIAK return to unveil their long-awaited new album “Vol. II”, set for release on June 19th, 2026 via CD, colored vinyl and digital formats on Argonauta Records. Seven years after their acclaimed debut Weedooism, the band opens a new sonic chapter, expanding their vision into a deeper and more immersive psychedelic experience.

Conceived as the solo vision of Izio Orsini (Rancho Bizzarro), BANTORIAK evolves on this new chapter into a collective ritual, bringing together longtime collaborators and fresh contributors. The result is a hypnotic blend of psychedelic doom, drenched in a warm, vintage 70s-inspired sound, where desert winds meet humid, mystic atmospheres and hard blues inflections.

Thanks to the awesome folks over at Argonauta Records and Grand Sounds Promotion, we're happy to premiere the album in full which you can hear in all it's wonderful psychedelic glory.

The Lowdown

“Vol. II” is a shared experience shaped by a remarkable cast of musicians, including:
Dome La Muerte, Sergio Ch. (Los Natas), Marco Gambicorti (Rancho Bizzarro), Toto Barbato (The Cage, Snaporaz), Omar Tognotti, Giacomo Cerri (Vesta), Rosy Ninivaggi (Profanal), Valentina Erre, Jacopo Pannokkia, Filippo Del Bimbo (Supernaughty), Andrea Appino (Zen Circus), Mattia Cominotto (Green Fog Studio), Giacomo Vaccai.

From the scorching deserts of California to the dense, humid echoes of India, “Vol. II” unfolds through hypnotic jams, heavy riffs and a timeless psychedelic aura, confirming BANTORIAK as a unique voice within the European underground.

Tracklist

Vol II
Blu Bus
Ritualism
Liquid Brain
Kairot
La Muerte
Amanita
Karpura

Links

https://www.facebook.com/bantoriakDoom
https://www.instagram.com/bantoriak.ii/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Mama Doom Reveal Full Details Of New Album "Eminent Womb"; New Single And Video "Woven Linen" Out Now

New York's Coven Core visionaries Mama Doom are proud to unveil the full details of the band's highly anticipated new album, "Eminent Womb", set for release on September 26, 2026 on CD, digital, and deluxe colored vinyl limited to 300 copies in Ultra Clear with White Smoke, via Argonauta Records.

Following the recent release of the first single "Morning Son", Mama Doom have now unleashed the album's latest offering, "Woven Linen", accompanied by a striking new professional music video that has already been generating enthusiastic reactions from fans and media alike.

Watch the "Woven Linen" video:

Preorder "Eminent Womb": https://tinyurl.com/mamadoom

Known for their unique blend of ethereal darkness, gothic pop sensibilities, psychedelic textures and cinematic storytelling, Mama Doom continue to push the boundaries of heavy music through their self-defined Coven Core aesthetic. With "Eminent Womb", the Hudson Valley trio delivers their most ambitious and emotionally resonant work to date.

The band comments:

"Eminent Womb is finally ready to meet the world. The recording process was an incredible experience, full of creativity, energy, and a few well-timed practical jokes on Chuck. Our first single, 'Morning Son,' sets the tone for a record that explores love, pain, and, above all, the enduring strength of the mother. We can't wait for you to hear it."

The recently released "Woven Linen" video further showcases the band's acclaimed visual identity and commitment to bold artistic expression.

On the concept behind the video, Mama Doom explain:

"'Woven Linen' confronts the weight of religious oppression and reclaims where true power resides, with the Mother, the source of all life. Bringing this vision to life was a collaborative effort and we were proud to welcome four incredible women into the Gratuitous Productions family. Grave Dave created an amazing set with white witchy masks, a skeletal Saint Barbara, and Homer the stuffed goat, while Anne painstakingly stitched together a blood-soaked visual homage inspired by Suspiria."

Tracklisting

Morning Son
Woven Linen
Anesthetic
Night of Day
Blue
Mother's Mercy
Picked Clean
Nightshade
Home is in the Ground

Formed in New York's Hudson Valley, Mama Doom have earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive acts in today's underground scene. Their award-winning and often controversial videos, combined with a fearless artistic vision and powerful songwriting, have established the trio as a truly singular presence within the heavy music landscape.

"Eminent Womb" will be released worldwide on September 26, 2026 via Argonauta Records on CD, digital and deluxe colored vinyl limited to 300 copies in Ultra Clear with White Smoke.

Lineup

Heather D. Lolli – vocals, keyboards
Chuckie Rumbles – bass
Anne Terror – drums

For fans of dark ritualistic atmospheres, gothic psychedelia, cinematic storytelling and uncompromising artistic expression, "Eminent Womb" promises to be one of the year's most captivating releases.

Links   

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

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Astral Goat Dominion Join Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records For Their Next Ritualistic Journey

Astral Goat Dominion are pleased to announce their signing with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, for the release of their upcoming album.

Formed by Oniric (bass, vocals, synth, rituals) and Khaosfuzz (guitar, vocals), Astral Goat Dominion was conceived as a psych ritual stoner doom project blending heavy, fuzz-laden soundscapes with occult and luciferian atmospheres. Through hypnotic riffs, immersive textures and ritualistic intensity, the duo explores a sonic path where doom, psychedelia and spiritual transcendence converge.

The project first emerged with the release of the debut single "Lucifer (Part I)" on June 6th, 2025, followed by the full-length album Only Lucifer and Fuzz on October 31st, 2025. The record marked the beginning of Astral Goat Dominion's journey into a world of distortion, trance and esoteric devotion, laying the foundations for what is yet to come.

Now the band is ready to enter a new phase. Astral Goat Dominion comment:

"Exactly one year after the release of our first single, 'Lucifer (Part I)', on June 6th, 2025, today, June 6th, 2026, we are truly honored and excited to join the Octopus Rising by Argonauta Records family for the next chapter and upcoming album of Astral Goat Dominion. This collaboration represents an important milestone for us and we are excited to bring our vision of psychedelic ritual stoner doom to the Argonauta family."

The band's next album is currently taking shape and will further expand the sonic and spiritual dimensions that define Astral Goat Dominion's sound.

More details will be unveiled in the coming months, stay tuned for upcoming announcements and new manifestations from Astral Goat Dominion.

Links

https://www.facebook.com/AstralGoatDominion/
https://www.instagram.com/astral.goat.dominion/
https://astralgoatdominion.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords