Rhino is a heavy stoner rock band rising from the sulphuric city of Catania, on the slopes of the Etna volcano, where the five members play a mix of stoner/desert rock from the ’90s and 2000 blended with the deep psychedelia of the ’70, resolving in an attitude built around a riff-driven composition, a megalithic wall of fuzz and tons of watts. Rhino was born in 2012 by an idea of the bassist Frank The Door and the guitarist Red Frank, briefly joined afterward by the drummer Lord J. Frank.
Following the guitarist Francesco Cucinotta opting out of the band, the lineup was completed by Frank the Doc on vocal duties and Frank Real Tube on guitar. The lineup stood the same since then. Since their beginning, Rhino stand out for their extensive live activities through Italy, sharing the stage with such bands as Red Fang, El Perro and many relevant Italian acts. The band debuts in 2013 with their self-titled EP, followed by their first full length The Law of Purity (featuring I See the Monsters video clip), released on 2017 through Argonauta Records.
Renewing the collaboration with Argonauta Records, Rhino’s second full length Human Farm will be release on early 2024, showcasing the most mature work of the band, who confirms to be true to riff worshipping and atmospheric psychedelia, still crossing the genre defining boundaries in an album that stands as unique in its segment.
You can hear the album in full with this exclusive album premiere courtesy of the cool folks over at Grand Sounds Promotion and Argonauta Records.
Human Farm will be available to buy on CD/DD via Argonauta Records from February 23rd 2024.
Release Date: 23rd February 2024. Record Label: Argonauta Records. Formats: CD/DD
Human Farm - Tracklisting
Agony & Madness
Planet Of Dust
Gentle Sound Of The Knife
Human Farm
Magic Water
Big Clouds Again
Padrock
Fast Radio Burst
Members
Frank The Doc - Vocals
Frank The Door - Bass
Lord J. Frank - Drums
Frank Real Tube - Guitar
Red Frank - Guitar
Review
Human Farm is the new album from Psych Stoner Rockers RHINO who take the listener on a heavy sonic trip which merges 90’s classic sounding Desert/Stoner Rock with the aggressive attitude 70’s Psych Rock with occasional flashes of Grunge and Doom appearing. The record has quite a surreal Space Rock flow at times but RHINO remain committed in delivering their FUZZ fuelled adventure across eight tracks with GUSTO and creative conviction.
Taking cues and the classic Hard Rock attitude from bands such as KYUSS, Black Sabbath, Fu Manchu, Soundgarden and Truckfighters, this album has a lot to say and pulls no punches with the hard hitting lyrics RHINO have written for the album. Human Farm is a record full of SOUL and EMOTION which comes through the excellent opening tracks of Agony & Madness, Planet Of Dust and Gentle Sound Of The Knife. Though, RHINO do show their mean side with plenty of Doomed Out Heavy Rock movements which showcase a catchy style of Psychedelic Fuzz which remains quite timeless when the band switch between Classic Hard Rock styles and modern day Progressive Stoner grooves.
Human Farm perhaps comes into its own creative dynamic on outstanding tracks such as Gentle Sound Of The Knife, Human Farm, Magic Water, Big Clouds Again and Fast Radio Burst allowing RHINO to play a groovy and never-ending style of subtle sounds which can be quite melodic with a free-flowing SONIC exploration allowing the more heavier Doomed Out WEEDIAN and Scorched Desert Rock moments to appear.
The vocals are another highlight with Frank The Doc putting in a first rate vocal performance where he channels vocal passages that perfectly suit the Desert Rock, Stoner Rock and Grunge moments that make up the whole album. Everyone else plays their part by playing epic and huge sounding STADIUM SIZED riffs which have a vital Psych/Space/Cosmic presence which allows Human Farm to be quite Frankly a daring slice of Psychedelic Stoner Rock that oozes class from start to finish.
Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words by Steve Howe
Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the promotion.
Human Farm will be available to buy on CD/DD via Argonauta Records from February 23rd 2024.
RHINO is pulling back the curtain on their latest creation, 'Human Farm.' Dive into the details behind their upcoming album, slated for release on February 23rd via Argonauta Records.
Album tracklisting:
Agony & Madness Planet of Dust Gentle Sound of the Knife Human Farm Magic Water Big Clouds Again Padrock Fast Radio Burst
Previously, RHINO unleashed two awesome videoclips! If you haven't caught them yet, now's the time to check out the action!
Rhino is a heavy stoner rock band rising from the sulphuric city of Catania, on the slopes of the Etna volcano, where the five members play a mix of stoner/desert rock from the ’90s and 2000 blended with the deep psychedelia of the ’70, resolving in an attitude built around a riff-driven composition, a megalithic wall of fuzz and tons of watts. Rhino was born in 2012 by an idea of the bassist Frank The Door and the guitarist Red Frank, briefly joined afterward by the drummer Lord J. Frank.
Following the guitarist Francesco Cucinotta opting out of the band, the lineup was completed by Frank the Doc on vocal duties and Frank Real Tube on guitar. The lineup stood the same since then. Since their beginning, Rhino stand out for their extensive live activities through Italy, sharing the stage with such bands as Red Fang, El Perro and many relevant Italian acts. The band debuts in 2013 with their self-titled EP, followed by their first full length The Law of Purity (featuring I See the Monsters video clip), released on 2017 through Argonauta Records.
Renewing the collaboration with Argonauta Records, Rhino’s second full length Human Farm will be release on early 2024, showcasing the most mature work of the band, who confirms to be true to riff worshipping and atmospheric psychedelia, still crossing the genre defining boundaries in an album that stands as unique in its segment.
Heavy Stoner Rockers RHINO Release Official Music Video For 'Gentle Sound of the Knife'
The band says: "Gentle Sound of the Knife videoclip is a oneiric trip into the consciousness of the five of us and our dystopian aliases. A mysterious cleaver, so sharp that cuts the boundaries that separate our realm from the realm of absurdity, led us into a dimension of vivid hallucinations, where the unexpected happens. The fates of the characters are intertwined (even in spite of themselves), leaving them at the mercy of the madness that permeates their world.
We, on the other side, play gigantic riffs and push our fuzzes and amplifiers to the limit, still trying to figure out if the real of absurdity lives into the cleaver or is the one we live in. The story was created by our twisted minds, plus one of our friends Dario Casabona, who also directed and edited the videoclip. We can’t thank you enough Dario for your professionalism and dedication.Special thanks also go to Davide Dell’Ombra for the direction assistance, Pietro Di Falco and Isabel Joyce for the make-up/special FX, and to Martino Razza for the pictures and for joining us in this adventure. Get ready to cut through your reality with the gentle sound of the knife!"
Watch 'Gentle Sound of the Knife' here
RHINO's "Human Farm" is set to be unleashed in early 2024 through Argonauta Records.
BIO:
Rhino is a heavy stoner rock band rising from the sulphuric city of Catania, on the slopes of the Etna volcano, where the five members play a mix of stoner/desert rock from the ’90s and 2000 blended with the deep psychedelia of the ’70, resolving in an attitude built around a riff-driven composition, a megalithic wall of fuzz and tons of watts. Rhino was born in 2012 by an idea of the bassist Frank The Door and the guitarist Red Frank, briefly joined afterward by the drummer Lord J. Frank. Following the guitarist Francesco Cucinotta opting out of the band, the lineup was completed by Frank the Doc on vocal duties and Frank Real Tube on guitar.
The lineup has stood the same since then. Since their beginning, Rhino stands out for their extensive live activities throughout Italy, sharing the stage with such bands as Red Fang, El Perro and many relevant Italian acts. The band debuts in 2013 with their self-titled EP, followed by their first full lenght The Law of Purity (featuring I See the Monsters videoclip), released in 2017 through Argonauta Records. Renewing the collaboration with Argonauta Records, Rhino’s second full-length Human Farm will be released on early 2024, showcasing the most mature work of the band, who confirms to be true to riff worshipping and atmospheric psychedelia, still crossing the genre-defining boundaries in an album that stands as unique in its segment.
After a six-year hiatus since their last album "The Law of Purity," RHINO is back, and they are here to redefine the very essence of heavy, monolithic music. The band is thrilled to announce the release of their latest full-length album, "Human Farm," marking a triumphant return to the music scene. The band is once again partnering with Argonauta Records, and the band extends their heartfelt gratitude for their continued support.
In the interim, the world has undergone transformative changes, and RHINO has evolved alongside it. Despite the shifts, their dedication to colossal riffs, a myriad of fuzz, and the desertic and psychedelic atmospheres remains unwavering. "Human Farm" is a testament to their commitment to sonic exploration and pushing the boundaries of musical intensity.
RHINO is pleased to unveil "Agony & Madness," the first single from the upcoming album. Band comments:
"We are proud to announce Agony & Madness, the first excerpt from our upcoming album Human Farm, due in early 2024 through Argonauta Records. We are going to take you to a ride through the desert like no other: an oneiric trip in the company of Agony and Madness, driving at breakneck speed to nowhere. Like jackals on a carcass we wait for their arrival. Everyone is looking for their moment of agony and madness. The dawn on the horizon brings the hope to reduce the pain for our mistakes and make us sane again, letting us find our way home. The ride continues, speed does not diminish and Agony and Madness are still with us.
We really want to thank Argonauta Records for welcoming us again and a special thank goes also to Saverio Autellitano, who made this lyrics video. We are eager to share with you all the rest of Human Farm: it’s gonna be an unforgettable ride."
Watch "Agony & Madness" here:
RHINO's "Human Farm" is set to be unleashed in early 2024 through Argonauta Records. Brace yourselves for a journey through monolithic soundscapes and desertic landscapes as RHINO redefines the very essence of heavy music.
Rhino is a heavy stoner rock band rising from the sulphuric city of Catania, on the slopes of the Etna volcano, where the five members play a mix of stoner/desert rock from the ’90s and 2000 blended with the deep psychedelia of the ’70, resolving in an attitude built around a riff-driven composition, a megalithic wall of fuzz and tons of watts. Rhino was born in 2012 by an idea of the bassist Frank The Door and the guitarist Red Frank, briefly joined afterward by the drummer Lord J. Frank. Following the guitarist Francesco Cucinotta opting out of the band, the lineup was completed by Frank the Doc on vocal duties and Frank Real Tube on guitar.
The lineup stood the same since then. Since their beginning, Rhino stand out for their extensive live activities through Italy, sharing the stage with such bands as Red Fang, El Perro and many relevant Italian acts. The band debuts in 2013 with their self-titled EP, followed by their first full length The Law of Purity (featuring I See the Monsters video clip), released on 2017 through Argonauta Records. Renewing the collaboration with Argonauta Records, Rhino’s second full length Human Farm will be release on early 2024, showcasing the most mature work of the band, who confirms to be true to riff worshipping and atmospheric psychedelia, still crossing the genre defining boundaries in an album that stands as unique in its segment.
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