Chattanooga’s Doom/Sludge Metallers Dope Skum return with new single “Hollow Point” And Announce Upcoming Shows

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Southern sludge duo Dope Skum return with “Hollow Point” on July 4th, the lead single off their upcoming third EP Hollerwood (due Sept. 5).

Rooted in gritty riffs and born out of the backwoods, Dope Skum blends fuzz-heavy stoner metal with a punk bite. With Cody Landress-Gibson (guitar/vocals) hailing from the foothills of Appalachia and Scott Keil (drums) forging his musical path in Los Angeles, the band’s upcoming EP Hollerwood is an ode to their contrasting origins and is set for release on Sept. 5, 2025.

“‘Hollow Point’ hits hard and fast,” says Landress-Gibson. “It’s the kind of track that captures where we’ve been and where we’re going—showcasing musical influences from all aspects of the band.”

Fans can catch Dope Skum on tour this summer as the band travels across the Southeast, bringing their version of Southern stoner rock sound to stages and dive bars alike.

Formed in late 2020, Dope Skum has carved a deep groove in the Southern heavy underground with two previous EPs: 2021’s Tanasi and 2023’s Gutter South, plus the recently released live album Return to the Gutter South: Live at Cherry Street Tavern.

Follow Dope Skum on Bandcamp, Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify for tour updates and more release news.

Thanks to Dope Skum for all of the info.

Sludge Metal Magicians GORILLA WIZARD Release New Song And Video For "No Replacement for Displacement"

New York sludge-metal magicians GORILLA WIZARD are dropping a new single, “No Replacement for Displacement”, with an accompanying and completely ridiculous music video, March 10th on Sodeh Records! Here’s a little taster to get a feel for this ripper of a track:

You’re done. You have to get out. You have to get away. It’s time. It’s time to hit the road and not look back. Thankfully, you’ve got a souped-up, big bloc hot rod turbo-fueled by daemon blood from the fourteenth necrodimension that tears holes in reality every time it shifts gears and leaves blazing, runic glyphs on the melted asphalt as it screams (literally) into the night. When you truly have to leave this place for good, there’s simply…

”No Replacement For Displacement”, the latest single from cosmic sludge-sorcerers, Gorilla Wizard, is blazing ahead of their forthcoming EP, White Knuckle/Black Magic. So buckle in, throw it in high gear and hang on for dear life!!!

“No Replacement for Displacement” is the final single before the release of Gorilla Wizard’s salacious new EP, WHITE KNUCKLE/BLACK MAGIC, releasing on all interdimensional streaming platforms on May 19th on Sodeh Records

Biography

GORILLA WIZARD is a sludge metal band from New York formed in 2018 featuring members of and Favoritje. They follow the follies of their lead guitarist and song writer, Bertrum, as he enchants audiences with wild tales and groovy riffs from his magical cauldron.

10,000 years ago, a gorilla ate a space banana and became an immortal conjurer.

9997 years later, he decided to start a death metal band.

"The riffs are highly contagious, and that crunchy, sludgy, radioactively vibrating guitar tone seems potent enough to liquefy internal organs over time" - No Clean Singing

Gorilla Wizard is big groovy sludge metal formed in New York in 2018 featuring members of Kaiju Daisenso and Favoritje. The band members follow the follies of their lead guitarist and song writer, Bertrum, as he enchants audiences with fantastic tales and big groovy riffs from his magical cauldron. Taking grooves from bands like Orange Goblin and sonic intensity from bands like Bongripper, Gorilla Wizard deliver humongous melodies and serious sonic weight.

Links

https://linktr.ee/gorilla_wizard

https://www.gorillawizard.net/

Desert rock supergroup STÖNER (w/ Brant Bjork, Nick Oliveri) to issue new record "Boogie To Baja" on Heavy Psych Sounds; first track streaming!

STÖNER, the desert rock supergroup formed by Brant Bjork (ex-Kyuss and Fu Manchu), Nick Oliveri (ex-Kyuss and Queens Of The Stone Age) alongside drummer Ryan Güt, present the first single taken from taheir new album "Boogie To Baja", to be issued on February 24th through Heavy Psych Sounds. Check out "City Kids" via It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine!

Says the band: "During the recording of 'totally...', we were having a blast and the music just kept rollin’ out so we decided to also put together a tasty EP. Guests Mario Lalli on "Stöner Theme" and Greg Hetson of Circle Jerks and Bad Religion on our version of the Motorhead/Pink Fairies classic "City Kids" makes this EP extra sweet. Jump in and let’s Boogie To Baja!"

 

 Listen to Stöner's rock'n'roll new single "City Kids" 

STÖNER is the supergroup formed by desert rock godfathers and long-time friends Brant Bjork (founding member of Kyuss, also former Fu Manchu), Nick Oliveri (Mondo Generator, former Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age) and Ryan Güt (Brant Björk drummer). Their debut studio album 'Stoners Rule' was released in the summer of 2021, and they quickly returned with their sophomore studio full-length 'totally...' in the spring of 2022, alongside an extensive tour across the US, Europe and Australia/New Zealand including appearances in the biggest festivals. 

Their new delivery "Boogie To Baja" features five tracks in the purest STÖNER tradition, a perfect mix of desert swing, stoner rock and low desert punk all at once! With Brant Bjork's laid-back grooves and Nick Oliveri's trademark fire, this is once again an explosive record that will drive all fans of the stoner rock veterans crazy. "Boogie To Baja" was produced by Yosef Sanborn and features appearances from Mario Lalli (Fatso Jetson, ex-Yawning Man) and Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks, ex-Bad Religion)

"Boogie To Baja" will be released in four different limited edition vinyl colors, black vinyl, CD and digital on February 24th, 2023, with preorders up now from Heavy Psych Sounds.  

STÖNER "Boogie To Baja"

Out February 24th on Heavy Psych Sounds - PREORDER

TRACKLIST:

1. Stöner Theme (Baja Version)

2. City Kids

3. Night Tripper vs No Brainer

4. It Ain’t Free

5. Boogie To Baja

If the name STÖNER seems a little on the nose, well… it is. Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri, founding members of the stoner rock legend Kyuss, are joined again by drummer Ryan Güt (of Bjork’s solo band) and they’ve got dibs on the thick and dusty swinging grooves, returning as Stöner with their sophomore release ”totally…”. Their love for their early inspirations (bands like Blue Oyster Cult, Kiss, Ramones, Blue Cheer, Misfits, Black Flag, The Stooges, MC5) results in big, groovy, sunbaked riffs that can cruise low and slow but then floor it and run all the red lights.

Live, STÖNER is a band about the magnetism between the players, the groove, loose vibe and straight-up badass rock and roll… Stöner are masters of their trade. With “totally...”, Stöner is in its true form, getting together and having fun. Their world is a colorful joyride, heavy of rock but not of the head. The record cranks with vibes of classic hard rock, heavy blues, desert rock and psych rock jams — things that come organically to this trio. Stöner can’t help but express an abundance of punk rock rawness and passion for real rock and roll swagger. With two records, “Live at Mojave” and “Stoners Rule” (available on Heavy Psych Sounds), the latest full-length “totally...” sees the band realizing the chemistry of these old friends developing a statement of pure rock and roll fun. The band will soon release a new EP with the rock'n'rolling "Boogie To Baja", slated for a February 2023 drop on Heavy Psych Sounds.

STÖNER is:

Brant Bjork — Guitar & Vocals

Nick Oliveri — Bass & Vocals

Ryan Güt — Drums

STÖNER links

Website ⎜ Facebook ⎜ Instagram ⎜ Spotify

HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS links

Website ⎜ Facebook ⎜ Bandcamp ⎜ Instagram ⎜Youtube