UK Heavy Rock Pillars STEAK share details of upcoming "Steak" album on Ripple Music and Stickman Records; new single "Infinite" available!

UK progressive stoner rock spearhead STEAK reveal all details and preorders for their forthcoming fourth studio album "Steak", to be issued this October 9th on Ripple Music (North America) and Stickman Records (Europe & UK), and release a haunting third single on all streaming platforms today!

Stream new Steak single "Infinite" at this location 

Written and recorded as a five-piece for the first time in the band's career, their upcoming fourth full-length Steak marks another bold evolution for a band that has spent more than a decade pushing at the boundaries of desert rock, psychedelia and progressive heaviness. Combining crushing riffs, cinematic atmosphere and the band's unmistakable melodic edge, the new record sees STEAK moving further into darker and more progressive territories explored on 2022's acclaimed Acute Mania, while further defining a sound unmistakably its own.

One track after another, the UK quintet continues to showcase the depth and diversity of their sound, further building anticipation for what promises to be one of their most ambitious and powerful releases to date. Don't miss their latest singles Luxury Junk and Cometh!

About the new single "Infinite", guitarist and vocalist Tom Cameron says, "Infinite is about getting lost in your own head...where thoughts and fears can grow until they feel bigger and more real than everything around you."

New album "Steak" Out October 9th on Ripple Music (North America) and Stickman Records (Europe/UK)

TRACKLIST:

1. Cometh
2. Luxury Junk
3. Dust
4. Two By Two
5. Aether
6. Infinite
7. Knucklehead
8. Short Arms

Emerging from the shadows of London's underground heavy rock scene, STEAK has spent more than a decade carving out a reputation as one of the UK's most distinctive progressive stoner rock bands. Since forming in 2012, the band has built a loyal international following through relentless touring, acclaimed releases and an ever-evolving sound that fuses desert rock, psychedelia and progressive heaviness.

Following early releases and its debut album Slab City (Napalm Records), STEAK joined Ripple Music for 2017's No God To Save, taking the band across Europe and North America alongside John Garcia (Kyuss), Monster Magnet, Greenleaf and The Atomic Bitchwax, as well as an appearance at SXSW.

In recent years, STEAK has continued to build momentum with appearances at Freak Valley Festival, Resurrection Fest and multiple editions of Desertfest, alongside recent UK and European tours with All Them Witches, Elder and Slomosa. With the new full-length on the horizon, the London quintet continues its upward trajectory with its most ambitious and expansive work to date, setting the stage for their most exciting chapter yet!

STEAK is:

Kippa – vocals
Reece – lead guitar
Tom – guitar & vocals
Cam – bass

Dean – drums

Steak links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Ripple Music links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Stickman Records links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the detials.

UK Heavy Rock Pillars STEAK to release new self-titled album on Ripple Music and Stickman Records this October 9th; new singles available now!

UK progressive stoner rock spearhead STEAK have announced the release of their fourth studio full-length "Steak" this October 9th, in collaboration with Ripple Music (North America) and Stickman Records (Europe & UK). Stream the first two singles "Cometh" and "Luxury Junk" now!

London-based heavy rock heroes STEAK have recently released their new single Luxury Junk, the latest track from their forthcoming self-titled studio album, due this fall through Ripple Music (North America) and Stickman Records (Europe/UK).

Following the badass, comic-inspired first single Cometh (designed by Schoph and animated by director Samuel Smith), "Luxury Junk" offers another glimpse into the band's next chapter, expanding on STEAK's unmistakable blend of crushing riffs, desert rock grooves and immersive sonic weight. Equal parts hypnotic and hard-hitting, the track explores themes of escapism, excess and emotional detachment, wrapped in a hazy atmosphere that balances raw heaviness with an almost otherworldly sense of longing.

One track after another, the UK quintet continues to showcase the depth and diversity of their upcoming album, further building anticipation for what promises to be one of the band's most ambitious and powerful releases to date.

 
New album "Steak" - Out October 9th on Ripple Music (North America) and Stickman Records (Europe/UK) - Preorder coming soon

Hailing from London, STEAK have established themselves as a key force within the global desert rock and stoner scene. Known for their relentless riffs, hypnotic grooves, and high-energy live performances, the band has built a strong following across Europe and beyond.

Blending elements of classic heavy rock with modern fuzz-drenched intensity, STEAK continue to push their sound into darker and heavier territories while staying rooted in the spirit of the desert rock movement. Self-described as a “shit kickin’ band”, their ethos reflects the raw, no-frills energy that defines both their recordings and their explosive live shows. Earlier this summer, the band joined Nashville heavy rock giants All Them Witches as special guests on selected tour dates, further cementing their reputation as a must-see act within the heavy underground scene.

Steak links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Ripple Music links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Stickman Records links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the detials.

Stoner Metallers STEAK Unleash Music Video For Crushing New Single “Cometh”

STEAK - Unleash Music Video For Crushing New Single “Cometh”. The band are set to appear at Desertfest London & Berlin and Ffllowed by Tour Dates supporting ALL THEM WITCHES!

photo credit: Sylvain Golvet

London-based heavy fuzz rock outfit STEAK have released their sludge-soaked new single “Cometh”, the first track to be revealed from their upcoming studio album, set for release in Autumn 2026 via Stickman Records.

“Cometh” arrives as a dense, doom-laden statement of intent; a slow-burning, crushing wall of fuzz that leans deep into the band’s signature blend of groove-heavy desert rock and monolithic riff worship. The track is accompanied by a striking dark animated video that visually amplifies the song’s ominous and immersive atmosphere. As the first glimpse into the forthcoming album, “Cometh” sets the tone for what promises to be STEAK’s heaviest and most expansive work to date.

STEAK will bring their high-voltage live presence to stages across Europe this year, including appearances at Desertfest Berlin and Desertfest London. Following these festival shows, the band will join All Them Witches as special guests on selected tour dates, further cementing their reputation as a must-see act within the heavy underground scene.

Watch the video for “Cometh” here:

Hailing from London, STEAK have established themselves as a key force within the global desert rock and stoner scene. Known for their relentless riffs, hypnotic grooves, and high-energy live performances, the band has built a strong following across Europe and beyond.

Blending elements of classic heavy rock with modern fuzz-drenched intensity, STEAK continue to push their sound into darker and heavier territories while staying rooted in the spirit of the desert rock movement. Self-described as a “shit kickin’ band”, their ethos reflects the raw, no-frills energy that defines both their recordings and their explosive live shows.

STEAK Live:

May 14 (DE) Desertfest Berlin
May 17 (UK) Desertfest London
Jun 17 (UK) Edinburgh, La Belle Angele w/All Them Witches
Jun 18 (UK) Nottingham, The Palais w/All Them Witches
Jun 19 (UK) Birmingham, O2 Institute w/All Them Witches
Jun 20 (UK) Bristol, O2 Academy w/All Them Witches
Jun 21 (UK) Brighton, Chalk w/All Them Witches
Jun 23 (DE) Hamburg, Markthalle w/All Them Witches

For More Info Visit:

https://steakband.com
https://www.instagram.com/steakband
https://steakmusic.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.stickman-records.com

Thanks to All Noir PR for the details.

Psych Rock Overlords ELDER Announce European Tour Dates with support from SLOMOSA and STEAK!

Photo by Maren Michaelis

Following their latest, much-acclaimed studio album, Innate Passage, prog- and psych rock masters, Elder, have announced an extensive European tour, with support from up-and-coming, Norwegian desert rockers Slomosa and UK's finest Steak on selected dates!

Innate Passage, the band’s sixth full-length, was released on November 25, 2022 via Stickman Records in Europe HERE and in North America via Armageddon Shop at THIS LOCATION! 
It finds the mostly-Berlin-based band in the post-pandemic era as veterans at the forefront of a league of progressive and heavy groups working in large part under their influence; a stately presence as reliably forward-thinking as they are unpredictable in sound. They are among the most important acts of their mostly-still-emerging generation. Genuine leaders in style and expressive intention. Innate Passage is further proof why.

While The Guardian said "…its masterful, slow-building might recalling forebears and fellow-travellers Mastodon and Cave In. Throughout Innate Passage, Elder prove themselves those bands’ equals“, Chicago Reader praised "Innate Passage as a milestone from musicians who’ve proved themselves unafraid of reinvention." Powerplay Magazine in the UK is convinced "This could well be the band’s masterpiece“, Metal Injection agrees that "These guys know exactly how and when to take their songs to the next level, and they capitalize every time.", while JJ of The Obelisk says "To call it one of 2022’s best albums is underselling it."

Lauded by international music critics and fans alike, Innate Passage is a culmination of everything ELDER has done before, and after more than 15 years, they’re still pushing forward to places where neither they nor anyone they’ve influenced have yet gone. In support of Innate Passage, the band is not only gearing up for a run with live dates in Mexico, in North America and Canada with Ruby The Hatchet and Howling Giant, but they will also hit the road for an extensive European tour in 2023! Guitarist/vocalist Nick DiSalvo comments:

"After an incredibly busy year back to touring in 2022, we don’t plan on taking much time off to catch our breath in 2023. We’re looking forward to presenting our latest album Innate Passage live to audiences in as much of the world as we can reach! It’s especially exciting to be joined by another awesome crew of support bands this year - in North America Ruby The Hatchet and Howling Giant, in Europe Slomosa and Steak - not to mention the crazy festival bills we’re taking part in this summer. We’re busy preparing now for the year, so get a ticket if you want to see what we’ve been cooking up!"

Make sure to catch ELDER live at the following dates this year, tickets are available at:
https://beholdtheelder.com/tour.html

09.04.23 Oslo (NO), Inferno Festival

20.04.23 Portland, OR (USA), Stumpfest
26.04.23 Tijuana (MX), Black Box
27.04.23 Guadalajara (MX), Anexo Foro Independencia
28.04.23 Morelia (MX), La Suavacita
29.04.23 Mexico City (MX), Sangriento
03.05.23 Buffalo, NY (USA), Mohawk
04.05.23 Cleveland, OH (USA),Grog Shop
05.05.23 Indianapolis, IN (USA), Black Circle
06.05.23 Rock Island, IL (USA), Wake Brewing
07.05.23 Kansas City, MO (USA), The Record Bar
09.05.23 Denver, CO (USA), The Bluebird Theater
10.05.23 Salt Lake City, UT (USA), Urban Lounge
11.05.23 Las Vegas, NV (USA), The Usual Place
12.05.23 Los Angeles, CA (USA), Lodge Room
13.05.23 Santa Ana, CA (USA), The Constellation Room
14.05.23 San Diego, CA (USA), Brick By Brick
16.05.23 San Francisco, CA (USA), Great American Music Hall
17.05.23 Fresno, CA (USA), Strummer’s
18.05.23 Sacramento, CA (USA), Harlow’s
20.05.23 Seattle, WA (USA), Substation
21.05.23 Vancouver, BC (CAN), Modified Ghost Festival
23.05.23 Calgary, AB (CAN), Palomino
24.05.23 Edmonton, AB (CAN), Starlite Room
26.05.23 Winnipeg, MB (CAN) The Park Theatre
27.05.23 Fargo, ND (USA), The Aquarium
28.05.23 Minneapolis, MN (USA), Fine Line
29.05.23 Milwaukee, WI (USA), X-Ray Arcade
30.05.23 Grand Rapids, MI (USA), Pyramid Scheme
31.05.23 Toronto, ON (CAN), Lee’s Palace
01.06.23 Montréal, QC (CAN), Les Foufounes Électriques
02.06.23 Providence, RI (USA), Alchemy
03.06.23 Hamden, CT (USA), Space Ballroom

05.08.23 Beelen (DE), Krach Am Bach
09.08.23 Val de Bagnes (CH), Rocklette Festival
11.08.23 Âncora (PT), Sonic Blast Festival
13.08.23 Kortrijk (BE), Alcatraz Festival
17.08.23 Compton Martin (UK), ArcTanGent Festival
20.08.23 Carhaix (FR), Motocultor Festival

27.10.23 Erfurt (DE), Bandhaus†
28.10.23 Hamburg (DE), Lazy Bonez Festival*
29.10.23 Copenhagen (DK), Pumpehuset*
31.10.23 Amersfoort (NL), Fluor*
01.11.23 Oberhausen (DE), Kulttempel*
02.11.23 Nijmegen (NL), Doornroosje*
03.11.23 Leuven (BE), Het Depot*
04.11.23 Paris (FR), La Maroquinerie*
05.11.23 Lille (FR), Black Lab*
07.11.23 Bristol (UK), The Fleece*
08.11.23 Brighton (UK), Patterns*
09.11.23 London (UK), Electric Ballroom*
10.11.23 Glasgow (UK), Slay*
11.11.23 Leeds (UK), Brudenell Social Club*
12.11.23 Manchester (UK), Gorilla*
14.11.23 Frankfurt (DE), Nachtleben†
15.11.23 Düdingen (CH), Bad Bonn†
16.11.23 Munich (DE), Hansa 39†
17.11.23 Dresden (DE), Chemiefabrik†
18.11.23 Berlin (DE), Hole 44†

* = with Slomosa
† = with Steak

For More Info Visit:

www.facebook.com/elderofficial
www.beholdtheelder.bandcamp.com
www.instagram.com/elderband
www.stickman-records.com
www.armageddonshop.com

Elder is:

Nick DiSalvo – Guitars, Vocals
Mike Risberg – Guitars, Keys
Jack Donovan – Bass
Georg Edert – Drums

Interview With STEAK. Discussing New Album And Other Things

UK Stoner Rockers STEAK return with Acute Mania. Their first new album in over 5 years and still with Underground Indie Rock Powerhouse Ripple Music.

Their new album is already riding a wave of critical acclaim from fans and critics alike with it’s Samurai Themed Premise merged with Comic Book Mythology. All done in the best possible Stoner Rock/Metal taste.

So let’s get down to business with STEAK

Hi guys. How’s it going. Hope things are going well today. Congrats on your new album Acute Mania. What a great album that is.

Thanks so much, it really is appreciated.

For people not in the know can you give a brief history of how the band came together and where it is today.

We found Kyuss and it changed our lives! We formed in 2010 and wanted to emulate bands like them and the European bands also like Dozer and Truckfighters, and they inspired us to release our 1st E.P ‘Disastronaught' in 2012. We honestly didn’t expect much from it, we were just having fun but people really seemed to dig it, which was great. 

From there we headed out to Sweden to record 'Corned Beef Colossus' with Truckfighters and soon after we were signed to a big label in Napalm. Our priority was always to have fun and honestly how good the music turned out was secondary to doing stuff we enjoyed. We realized that writing an album that has feel and meaning is hard, you can write a bunch of songs and put them on a record but to really create an album with feeling takes more effort and consideration and that is where Acute Mania comes in.

You will be releasing your new album Acute Mania soon. What is the story with this album and what can people expect when they hear this release.

I guess you can call it our serious album. Previous releases have always had some great songs like ‘Overthrow’ and 'Liquid Gold’ but this really is an album that flows and works together, there’s no filler, we wanted to create a group of songs that draw emotion and think we have achieved that. It still sounds like Steak, fuzzy, heavy, riffy, but more melodic and layered, that makes the songs more interesting.

You’re releasing a Comic Book to coincide with this release and you’ve accompanied music from the new album to the wonderfully thrilling short film Mad Lord Samurai Of 1000 Deaths. We’ll start with the comic book. How did all that come about. How did you guys get involved with that and are you Comic Book fans in real life?

From our 1st release we built a story of band members as characters in a post apocalyptic comic, we had a comic artist create the album covers with a little story in the gatefold and it made them very striking. I always wanted to create a full comic book and for this release we did it, it has really come out amazing and looks fantastic.

Same question goes with the short film. How did you get involved with the film?

This started by having a few beers with the film director we use for our videos. He wanted to make a samurai music video and it was a great idea. He found a group of weekend samurai's, got some really good actors together (some are now doing hollywood films) so we decided to make it a short film as well as the music video. I then took that idea and theme the whole album around it. It was good to have a focus for the art, we had a lot of fun with the comic and used those images in our 1st single release ‘Papas Special Custard’, Sam the director made that and had it animated. It’s a great video.

Did the Director (Samuel Smith) know about your music or band before working together?

Yes he created our 1st video from Slab City for the track ‘ Rising'. He really is an amazing film maker so we are lucky he loves to do this stuff for us as we can’t pay him what it should cost. He just loves creative projects and when we get drunk together we come up with ridiculous ideas. A film, a comic and 2 music videos were definitely a challenge.

STEAK have always added a more fantasy “element” to their music but still sounded so grounded. Do you find this a struggle at times to come up with an original idea for each release you’ve done so far. Will you continue this method for future releases?

Like the Samurai idea, we take inspiration from something we see or hear, like ‘Corned Beef Colossus’, we saw the name in a magazine for a burger, we loved it and then created a corned beef monster that we used for the album cover comic art. Normally something will arrive to give us the inspiration that we can use.

Was recording Acute Mania a positive or negative experience compared against your previous releases.

It was harder for sure, the final version was our third attempt at it. Like I mentioned we wanted this to be the best we could do as musicians, to do that it needed time and it needed the right studio, we found that with JB Pilon at Buffalo Studio, he did a great job. We didn’t want filler so preferred to take our time and get the songs right and I’m so happy we did.

Did you record this album during COVID lockdown. If so, what were the biggest challenges you’ve faced when making this album?

Yes we did, we had a big (expensive) studio booked when the first lockdown happened, we had to cancel that obviously but they kept our cash, it was another issue we had to deal with through this process, there seemed to be lots of hurdles in getting this album finished. We had to find another studio and luckily it all worked out for the best with Buffalo.

Live gigs are making a return at last. Have you performed gigs of late. What was performing your first gig like after such a long time of things being closed down.

Our first and last gig after the work went mad with cover was Fuzz Fest in Stockholm with Truckfighters and Lowrider and others. It was great to be back playing in front of a crowd again, I felt a few nerves before as it had been so long, but the buzz you get from playing live is the pay off.

Do you have future touring plans for Acute Mania. What can people expect from STEAK this time round?

We have a few festivals booked, Desertfest London and Berlin and Black Deer Festival in Kent and then we hope to do some UK & European touring later in the year. With the backlog of cancelled tours I’m not sure what option will be available but will have to see. In terms of sound we have added another guitar and backing vocals in the form of Tom Cameron, he’s an old friend and a talented musician, we wanted to replicate the sound of the album so needed the extra layers. It’s important for us to push our live shows to the next level too.

Some folks don’t know that Desertfest London was originally setup by Reece back in 2009. I must ask you Reece. Are you still involved with Desertfest London or any of the global versions of the festival.

Yes it's still my baby and I am involved in all of the others including New York, we have more plans for the US too.

If so, is it hard to merge arranging these festivals with STEAK daily activities.

Desertfest has a great team of people and partners that do lots of the work so it’s ok, they are both a big passion of mine so I will always find the time for them both.

Are you surprised and proud at how Desertfest has expanded its audience onto a global stage.

Yes very proud, I could always see there was a need for Desertfest but what has been great is how it has helped bands grow and in turn these bands break and shine a light on these genres of music. It’s all part of a bigger picture that helps each other. It’s not just Desertfest, since we started there have been numerous festivals popping up catering for these bands and it’s amazing as it allows bands to be able to tour more and get information from people.

A question for you all. Do you have any other bands or musical projects outside of STEAK that you want folks to know about.

Our drummer Dean and Tom were both in a band Crystal Head that has since disbanded. Check 'em out, they were great.

Thanks for doing this interview. Do you have any words of wisdom for your fans out there?

No problem. I would say to anyone that hasn’t been into our stuff so much before to give ‘Acute Mania’ a go as it’s something a bit different.

Words by Steve Howe & STEAK

Thanks to Claire at Purple Sage PR for arranging this interview and thanks to STEAK for taking the time out to talking to me.

Acute Mania is available to buy now CD/DD/Vinyl Packages via Ripple Music and STEAK

Links

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Steak - Acute Mania (Album Review)

Release Date: April 01st 2022. Record Label: Ripple Music. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl

Acute Mania - Tracklisting

1.Wolves

2.Dead Meat

3.Ancestors

4.Last Days

5.Frequencies

6.System

7.Papas Special Custard 

8.Mono

Members

Reece, Cam, Kip, Sammy, Dean

Review

Acute Mania is the new album from UK Stoner Rockers Steak and sees the band take a more nuanced and mature approach compared to their earlier albums. The album sees the band still maintaining their rugged and passionate Stoner Rock/Metal sound. The band play a more modern Psychedelic approach but with that well known swagger the band are known for.

Opening song Wolves has a dark essence to it especially with the lyrics and dark style of Psychedelic Stoner Rock that’s almost twinged with gloomy Doom Metal atmosphere. Though, the Desert Rock grooves that show Steak haven’t gone completely over to the dark side just yet. The music is quite grounded as well thanks to the Blues Rock score that accompanies the music in the background and still allowing Steak to show their love and admiration for the forefathers of Desert Rock/Stoner Metal such as KYUSS, Fu Manchu and Yawning Man. 

Second song Dead Meat is classic Steak through and through with its vibrant style of Classic Hard Rock and unflinching Psychedelic vibes that bring an almost “LOW & SLOW” style of guitars to the album. The vocals are aggressive and have a 90’s classic Grunge appeal. As Steak flirts between modern day Stoner Metal aggression and 90’s Alternative Metal experimentation. The drumming by Dean towards the end of the song is sublime and is perhaps the best part of this track. 

Third song Ancestors starts off with a solitary acoustic guitar and a stunning vocal performance yet again as Steak steadily builds the Stoner Rock/Metal flow from the ground up and brings a thunderous classic style of music that feels vintage and vibrantly modern at the same time. The free-flowing KYUSS based grooves are given a distorted edge. The lyrics are quite emotional and hard-hitting which is quite a creative turnaround for the band. Even though they’ve written emotionally charged songs in the past, they have never sounded as real, fresh or grounded as this. 

If you’re hear for the music then that’s fine too as Steak brings a fresh sounding perspective for the UK Desert Rock/Stoner Metal scene. 

The album continues with the free-flowing trippy Psychedelic grooves on excellent songs such as: Last Days, Frequencies, System and Papas Special Custard.

Acute Mania is quite diverse with the different strands of Psych Rock, Desert Rock and Stoner Metal that Steak employs for this record. The Blues Rock atmospherics is what keeps everything grounded and allows Steak to play a high amount of fresh sounding Stoner Rock guitar grooves that are bursting with true confidence and originality. 

Even with this being quite a grounded album in places, Acute Mania could be considered a concept album as the blurb below will explain more.

“With the album's arrival also comes the advent of the limited edition ‘Steak: Mad Lord’ comic book that will be included with the vinyl. Written by Samuel Smith and illustrated by Rhys Wooton, the comic book brings together STEAK‘s long-established post-apocalyptic future and the exaggerated Samurai world of feudal Japan taken from the short film ‘Mad Lord: Samurai of 1000 Deaths’, which soundtrack was entirely recorded by the band.”

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Steak have worked with multitudes of Stoner Rock royalty since their inception and band member Reece Tee is one of the folks behind the legendary Desertfest Festival which was setup back in 2009. Now look at Desertfest now with various festival variations of the world. 

Acute Mania will only help solidify their reputation as one of the best bands within the UK Stoner Rock/Metal scene. Expanding their partnership with Ripple Music once again for this release, the album sounds incredible from start to finish. 

Don’t be surprised to see Acute Mania showing up on Albums Of The Year all over the place, as this is a wonderfully exciting and adventurous album that ranks as their best release to date.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the promo.

Acute Mania will be available to buy on CD/DD/Vinyl Packages via Ripple Music and STEAK from April 1st 2022.

Links

Facebook | BandCamp

STEAK - No God To Save (Album Review)

Release date: May 19^th 2017. Label: Ripple Music. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl

No God To Save – Tracklisting

1.Overthrow

2.Coke Dick

3.Clones

4.King Lizard

5.Living Like A Rat

6.Mountain

7.Rough House

8.Creeper

9.Wickerman

10.The Ebb

Members:

Kip, Cam, Reece, Sammy

Review

The whole outlook for their new album No God To Save and for Steak themselves can be summed up in the opening moments of first track Overthrow, a series of blissed out and fuzzy riffs that creep along in a hazy but focused stance but then simply explode in a triumphant wave of fuzz laden brilliance.

It's this fuzz laden brilliance that is the key to Steaks outrageously fun music and it continues through No God To Save. From that starkly triumphant and unforgettable opener, the band are on an upward trajectory from which they threaten to never come down from, if you like your riffs meaty (no pun intended, meaty is the only way to describe Steak's riffs) then this is the album to listen to.

The tracks Coke Dick, Clones and King Lizard follow and all have that same blissed out feeling as the albums opener with riffs to match and an epic feel that threatens to burst out of the speakers at any point. The band like to keep the listener engaged and just when you think their music on this album can't get any better, the albums centrepiece, the monolithic Living Like A Rat emerges and consumes all in its path, with riffs that could destroy planets.

The tracks that follow especially Creeper and Wickerman are just as strong and the album has to be listened to as whole from start to finish to get its true value (no picking and choosing tracks here) and when the album winds up with the sublime The Ebb, you will be left in a state of riff appreciating awe and you can pick your head and your jaw off the floor.

Steak have a triumphant vibe about their music and you can't help but feel inspired when listening to their music and this is definitely feel good music in its purest form.

Bringing the Californian desert vibes to the U.K, Steak have created an album to be treasured with No God To Save and with the halfway point to this year rapidly upcoming, have made a strong and clear stake for the album of 2017, its that good so go get it, turn up loud and bask in its innate fuzzy glory.

Words by Gavin Brown

Thanks to Richard at Sheltered Life PR for the promo. No God To Save will be available to buy on CD/DD/Vinyl via Ripple Music from May 19^th 2017.

Links:

Facebook | BandCamp