Inferous - Mueran Todos (Album Review)

Release Date: October 13th 2026. Record Label: Psycho Records. Format: DD

Mueran Todos - Tracklist 

1.Weed hunter 03:13

2.Al borde del abismo 06:47

3.Espada negra 08:17

4.Ritual ciego 07:41

5.Brutal conciencia 02:39

Members

Belisario Gronda (guitar, vocals)

Seba Castro (drums)

El Bocha (bass)

Review

Mueran Todos is the latest album from Doom/Stoner Metallers inferous where the band blends Doom, Stoner, Fuzz, Psych and other trippy elements of the wider WEEDIAN Heavy Rock scene. With the band originating from Argentina, the vocals are sung in Spanish throughout but they only appear when they’re really needed. Inferous develop a brooding style of slow and down-tuned Fuzzed Out Doom Metal that overlaps with areas of Sludge/Stoner Metal. 

There’s some great amplified and sonic based delivery being added to the band’s music with the album having intense lo-fi sounding moments that’s perfected by a great style of seedy production themes holding everything together. Inferous are influenced by the likes of Black Sabbath, Electric Wizard, Monolord and Dopelord but that doesn’t stop them doing their own thing especially when they let their darker Psychedelic and WEEDIAN creative instincts run free on tracks such as Weed Hunter, Al borde del abisimo and Espada negra.

The band even started adding small elements of distorted electronic sounds along the way with a trippy and violent style of Sludge Rock being quite riff-centric especially on Espada negra and Ritual Ciego. The lo-fi production values allows Inferous to bring a claustrophobic element into play which isn’t surprising since they tracked everything over two days. 

The music is quite cautious but also sees Inferous play a great style of fast-paced grooves and slow-to-mid paced surroundings. The vocals have that classic Doom Metal delivery that’s perfectly inspired by the likes of BLACK SABBATH and SLEEP but with a lean and mean gruff exterior. The album lasts around twenty eight minutes in length but that feels like the perfect length for this record. As Inferous are very straight to the point with their music that allows this be classed as ALL KILLER AND NO FILLER. 

The fuzzed out momentum is one of the best things about the album. As it moves across many different styles of WEEDIAN METAL whilst keeping it’s true DOOMED OUT feeling quite grounded and offering some great distorted and amplified instrumental passages at the same time. 

If you want an album that stays true to the classic core of modern day Doom/Stoner Metal then Mueran Todos is the album for you. Inferous have released a record that showcases another great band to check out from the South American Doom/Stoner Metal underground scene which should allow them to build a loyal dedicated following once more.

Words by Steve Howe

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Goat Major - Death Comes Twice (Album Review)

Release Date: October 23rd 2026. Record Label: Ripple Music. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl

Death Comes Twice - Tracklist

1.Voyage of Cetus

2.Firewalk

3.Death Comes Twice 

4.Under the Moonlight 

5.Wheels of Gold

6.Sirens

7.The Sin Eater

8.Negative Church

9.Detached

Members

Jammie Arnold - guitar

Simon Bonwick - drums

Tom Shortt - bass & vocals

Review

Death Comes Twice is the second album from Doom/Stoner Rockers Goat Major which builds upon the great Occult vibes and sounds from their acclaimed 2024 debut album Ritual. This time round Goat Major add a certain Sludge Rock swagger into their music with a more powerful sound being played from the very start. There is an aggressive melody that’s quite different to ritual with an emphatic FUZZED OUT atmosphere having a clean, crisp and concise delivery which is perfectly delivered throughout the whole album.

The excellent opening track of Voyage Of Cetus is a gloomy instrumental song that touches upon the fringes of Psych, Doom, Stoner and even Ambient Rock for a style of music that feels quintessentially vintage and thoroughly modern at the same time. This wasn’t the type of track I was expecting for Goat Major to open the album with. However, it’s one of my favourite tracks on the album.

Second track Firewalk runs for over eight minutes as Goat Major play against  a seedy backdrop of Seventies based Proto-Doom and elements of modern day Fuzz, Psych and Stoner Rock/Metal delivery. This allows Goat Major to develop an intense style of pure amplified heaviness with a cool sideline in SHOCK ROCK tactics. Some parts of the song are quite progressive with some cool sounding “POPPIER” passages developing along the way. Though, the OCCULT ROCK/METAL obsessed lyrics keeps Goat Major firmly within the DOOM METAL world. 

Third track Death Comes Twice offers a seedy underbelly of distorted Fuzz Metal and harsh amplified sounds transforming into a great style of modern sludgy based heaviness that sees that classic style of ELECTRIC WIZARD surroundings appear but Goat Major adding their own unique spain. The vocals from Tom Shortt have a manic appeal to them which fully sells the OCCULT DOOM cinematic theme that’s a huge part of the band’s musical arsenal. 

Goat Major starts to develop a commanding distorted presence which moves further into the depths of Sludge Rock and sees some vibrant groove rock solos starting to emerge on tracks such as Under The Moonlight, Wheels Of Gold, Sirens, The Sin Eater and Negative Church. The sound is always grounded but still sees Goat Major include some glorious OVER THE TOP ideas into their music whilst playing an intense style of classic Doom Metal energy. 

Death Comes Twice is superbly fast paced with an excellent story driven narrative which reminds me of Alice Cooper in places which gives the album another wonderful offbeat atmosphere to develop within the later stages of the record. Goat Major even started to experiment with modern Psych/Stoner Rock grooves on the album that gives the whole record a refreshing modern day vibe whilst keeping their core “OCCULT DOOM” vibe fully intact.

Goat Major have delivered another masterful record with Death Comes Twice that’s bound to become one of the standout records to listen to before the end of the year.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the promo.

Death Comes Twice is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl via Ripple Music.

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KING BUFFALO Release Music Video for New Single "Vagabond" From Upcoming Studio Album Doomsayer, Out December 4th

[Photo credit: Mitch Kline]

King Buffalo have released “Vagabond”, the second single from their upcoming album, Doomsayer, out December 4th, 2026, as a self-release in North America and through Stickman Records in Europe. Preorders are available via http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com and https://www.stickman-records.com.

“’Vagabond’ was recorded in our new studio space, so it felt fitting to have the video take place there too,” drummer Scott Donaldson shares about the band’s newly constructed Rochester studio space. “It’s been a long road getting the space to where it is today, and there’s still plenty to do. From the beginning we have a vision of creating somewhere that functions as a proper recording studio while also being presentable and versatile enough for video. It feels great to finally share a glimpse of the new home we’ve built for ourselves, and to debut the second single from Doomsayer.”

The trio previously released “The Slick and The Dead,” a track Consequence said “merges classic desert rock a la Kyuss with Deep Purple-style organ accents and melodic flourishes.” The Obelisk also weighed in, saying the new songs “capture the dynamic chemistry between the three of them at its most vibrant, breathtaking and viscerally heavy.”

“Doomsayer originated in early 2026 out of many hours of jam sessions in our new studio space, playing around and seeing where it took us,” explains guitarist/vocalist Sean Roa, who also produced and mixed the album. “We didn’t really have an end goal in mind of what we were going for. We were simply exploring ideas and seeing what ended up speaking to us the most. So much has happened, both as a band and in our personal lives since our last record, that ended up becoming the inspiration to many of the lyrics on Doomsayer. I think as a result, this is some of our most upfront, direct and riff-driven work to date. We are incredibly proud of it and can’t wait for it to get out into the world.”

Four years on from Regenerator, King Buffalo returns with a record shaped by years of international touring and a deepening confidence in their own sound. Recorded in the new studio the band built themselves, Doomsayer finds the trio continuing to reach into the unknown, while bringing a greater sense of focus and intention to their sound. The experience they have gained on the road is evident throughout the album, both in the poise of the material and the confidence of their delivery. Like the pandemic trilogy that preceded it, Doomsayer was made at home, but the band’s new surroundings have given them the freedom to continue exploring and finding new ground, with a maturity they have earned one stage at a time.

Cover artwork by See Machine

Doomsayer Tracklist:

1. Battling The Mystagogues
2. The Slick and the Dead
3. Vagabond
4. Hell or High Water
5. Into the Foundry
6. Ether on the Dark Side
7. Doomsayer

The band launch their North American tour on Oct. 29 in Boulder with support from L.A. Witch (Oct. 29 to Nov. 21, except Los Angeles), Doom Gong (Dec. 3 to 5 and Dec. 18), and Handsome Jack (Dec. 8 to 12). A European trek was announced with Spirit Mother opening on all dates. Ticket links are available at Kingbuffalo.com/tour.

USA Tour Dates

10/29 Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
10/30 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theatre - LOW TIX
10/31 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
11/2 Portland, OR - Aladdin Theatre - LOW TIX
11/3 Vancouver, BC - The Pearl - LOW TIX
11/4 Seattle, WA - Neumos
11/6 San Francisco, CA - The Independent - LOW TIX
11/7 Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room
11/9 Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up
11/10 Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
11/11 Albuquerque, NM - Sister
11/13 Dallas, TX - AM/FM
11/14 Austin, TX - Mohawk
11/17 Houston, TX - Bad Astronaut
11/19 Nashville, TN - Basement East
11/20 Asheville, NC - The Grey Eagle - LOW TIX
11/21 Cincinnati, OH - Woodward Theatre
12/3 Detroit, MI - El Club
12/4 Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall
12/5 Cleveland, OH - The Roxy
12/8 Toronto, ON - The Mod Club - LOW TIX
12/9 Montreal, QC - Theatre Fairmount - LOW TIX
12/10 Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall - LOW TIX
12/11 New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge - LOW TIX
12/12 Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
12/15 Richmond, VA - The Broadberry
12/16 Durham, NC - Motorco
12/17 Washington, DC - Black Cat
12/18 Columbus, OH - Skully’s

European TOUR DATES

02.03 Hamburg, DE - Grunspan
03.03 Antwerp, BE - Trix
04.03 Haarlem, NL - Patronaat
06.03 London, UK - Scala
07.03 Manchester, UK - Gorilla
09.03 Bristol, UK - Electric Bristol
11.03 Paris, FR - Petit Bain
12.03 Essen, DE - Zeche Carl
13.03 Cologne, DE - Kantine
14.03 Stuttgart, DE - Wizeman
15.03 Munich, DE - Backstage Halle
17.03 Berlin, DE - Festsaal
19.03 Copenhagen, DK - Pumpehuset
20.03 Gothenburg, SE - Monument
21.03 Oslo, NO - John Dee
22.03 - Stockholm, SE Debaser Nova

King Buffalo is:

Sean Roa - Guitar, Synth & Vocals

Dan Reynolds - Bass & Synth

Scott Donaldson - Drums & Percussion

Connect with King Buffalo:

http://kingbuffalo.com
http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com
For Socials: @kingbuffaloband

Thanks to All NOiR PR for the details.

Nightscape - The Great Beyond (Album Review)

Release Date: October 16th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Format: DD

The Great Beyond - Tracklist

1.Tired Morning 07:20

2.Trembling Paradox 06:46

3.Floating Mind 07:30

4.Freedom of Knowledge 07:16

5.Polluted Crisis 07:44

6.Painted Stars 06:54

7.The Great Beyond 06:36

Members

Guglielmo Allegro - Everything

Review

Guglielmo Allegro aka Nightscape returns with The Great Beyond which is a more Droned Out affair compared to the last album Sakura with this record having a heavier and aggressive approach as well. There are similarities between The Great Beyond and Sakura though Nightscape relies heavily more on Psychedelic textures and Ambient sound effects with the music having a Post-Metal identity throughout the album.

The songs are quite long and very intense when Guglielmo applies massive amounts of Distorted Drone against a backdrop of fuzz, reverb and amplified textures which you can violently experience throughout the albums opening tracks of Tired Morning and Trembling Paradox. There’s a sense of isolation and detachment that I experienced with this album which  I never experienced with previous Nightscape records. I appreciate the creative energy and focus that Nightscape needed for this album but there are some great uplifting moments when the music shifts to a cerebral style of Ambient Rock, Cinematic Rock and Post-Rock.

However, the most exciting parts of the album is when Nightscape solely focuses upon creating and delivering those sudden bursts of Drone/Doom Metal exploration where the mood becomes bleak and aggressively violent which left me wanting to hear more. The majority of the tracks run near for around seven or eight minutes in length and if you’re accustomed to the works of SUNN 0))), BORIS, Bongripper and EARTH then you know what to expect but this is perhaps more riff-driven.

Standout tracks for me include: Tired Morning, Floating Mind, Freedom Of Knowledge and Polluted Crisis. These are the tracks I found myself most emotionally engaged with. The level of Psychedelic and Droned Out passages is quite euphoric despite the sense of isolation that I mentioned earlier in my review. Another great aspect of the album is the actual journey that Guglielmo takes you upon which he does on every Nightscape album but he manages to offer a different journey for each album. 

The journey may be slow and highly methodical but you can’t deny the huge talent and creative vision that’s behind The Great Beyond with Guglielmo once again showing why he’s one of the best “solo” instrumental artists the scene currently has right now. 

This is another masterful release from Nightscape and perhaps my favourite album yet from this creative project. 

Words by Steve Howe

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Doom pop power duo SIXYEARHEX announce debut full-length "Liminal Space Cadet", out November 13th

Following 2024's “Under The Glow” EP and a string of singles this year, North Carolina’s doom pop power duo SIXYEARHEX are ready to unleash their debut full-length, “Liminal Space Cadet”.

The tag is no misnomer: SIXYEARHEX deal in inescapably catchy hooks built on a foundation of gravelly crunch and soaring riffs. Early QOTSA and Lanegan-esque grunge can be glimpsed among the grooves, and the rolling powerhouse drumming of Derrick Brown builds a meaty bedrock beneath the crisp, charisma-packed vocal performance of Rob Broyhill.

IN THE BAND'S OWN WORDS:

Rob - "I'm excited to put this first full-length album out into the world. The ‘Under The Glow’ EP was me doing everything, just trying to introduce SIXYEARHEX to the heavy underground. But this time around it was great to step back, not be an engineer, and just focus on the performances and collaborating with a like-minded individual. That collaboration process took the songs to places they wouldn't have been able to go otherwise. I'm very proud of this album and think it's a strong statement for our first chapter and sets a clear foundation for where we're going next."

Derrick - "I couldn't be happier to collaborate with Rob on this two piece project. I feel that the album combines a lot of our shared philosophical ideas lyrically about the modern world and exemplifies key elements of our musical backgrounds and tastes."

WHAT'S NEXT:

"We have the next album already locked and loaded. It's just a matter of organizing and getting videos completed / artwork finalized / promo stuff sorted, etc. and a timeline. In the meantime we'll continue to play live and try to expand our regional footprint."

SIXYEARHEX - Liminal Space Cadet

Album out November 13th, 2026
Self-released (CD, Cassette, Digital)
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, US
FFO: Torche • early QOTSA • Clutch • Mastodon
Artwork by Rob Broyhill
Original photograph by Justin Driscoll

SIXYEARHEX is:

Rob Broyhill – Guitar, Vocals
Derrick Brown – Drums, Vocals

Tracklist:

1. Midnight Incantation (4:45)
2. Control (4:21)
3. Original Sin (4:54)
4. All Is Well (5:08)
5. When The Darkness Shines (3:25)
6. Existential Blues (4:53)
7. God Luck and Good Speed (3:44)
8. Exile (3:27)

Links:

Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | Hypeeddit

Thanks to Good Boy PR for the details.

DEADROADS - Songs From The Cave (Album Review)

Release Date: August 29th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Format: DD

Songs From The Cave - Tracklist

1.Tomorrow Dies Today 06:45

2.Roadkill Babies 05:28

3.Hole In The Ground 06:41

4.Frozen In July 05:44

5.Son Of A Man 06:13

6.A Little Lie 07:57

Members

Danny Rutto: Bass

Kostia Newt: Guitar and vocals

Michael Johansson: Drums

Review

Songs From The Cave is the debut album by Doom/Grunge/Stoner Rockers DEADROADS who bring a wave of nineties based nostalgia into the forefront of their music. However, they always keep things thoroughly aggressive and highly modern. With influences ranging from Soundgarden, KYUSS, Lowrider and Dozer being heard from the very onset but DEADROADS allowing themselves to breathe their own creative identity into the mix.

Helping on their journey is my good pal Jan Oberg (EARTHSHIP, GRIN and SLOWSHINE) from his famed Hidden Planet Studio who engineered, mixed and mastered this record. The whole record sounds like it’s part of the vibrant underground scene with a seedy attitude that I know superbly well from the previous work that Jan has been involved with. 

However, this is DEADROADS debut album and they bring a wealth of different fuzzed out sounds. These sounds move into distorted environments with a thrilling backdrop of Grunge, Psych, Fuzz, Doom and Stoner Metal sounds developing with a healthy requirement of AMPLIFIER DISTORTION and MURKY HEAVINESS being felt from every corner.

The vocals from Kostia Newt (Bass) have a great classic Stoner Rock/Metal exterior that allows him to explore different musical timelines whilst adding a catchy modern day aspect on tracks such as Tomorrow Dies Today, Roadkill Babies and Frozen In July being some of Kostia’s standout moments.

The lyrics can be superbly bleak which allows this record to drift into unexpected areas of DOOM & GLOOM surroundings with a dash of Soundgarden cynicism being one of the main strengths of the album. DEADROADS appear to perform a stripped back style of Sludge Rock within the middle section of the record which gives everything a more urgent and stripped back feeling that allows everyone to play their instruments at a devastating level of FUZZED OUT based heaviness.

The instrumental passages are constantly possessed by a violent style of Grunge, Fuzz, Stoner and Sludge sounds that brings the seedy and production values the album contains right to the forefront of DEADROADS music. However, this is utilized by DEADROADS to its full potential with screeching guitars and spaced out rhythms forming for a highly atmospheric journey that remains constantly grounded from start to finish.

Songs From The Cave is a great record that’s packed full of great songs that allows DEADROADS to provide almost forty minutes of first rate distorted entertainment throughout. The album is quite refreshing with how DEADROADS employ bleak and highly volatile lyrics amongst the classic themes the underground Grunge/Stoner Metal scene wholly expects. 

Words by Steve Howe

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Auralayer share "Tantalus" single from forthcoming sophomore album

Auralayer, the heavy melodic trio out of Greenville, SC, share their new single from their forthcoming sophomore album. The song "Tantalus" is now available to hear and share.

Far too many heavy rock and doom bands overlook that the classic progenitors of the genre were firmly rooted in strong melodic hooks, not just skull thwacking riffs. Greenville, SC trio Auralayer bring pop melodies to the forefront of their sound, ensuring that the heaviness hits with exceptional impact.

Into the Aura Lair, the anticipated follow-up to Auralayer’s 2023 debut full length, Thousand Petals (King Volume Records) is heavy, fun and unpredictable. Think YOB, Torche and The Sword blended with 90s alt rock akin to Hum: Huge riffs pummeling through huge amplifiers, precise cannon like drums, and melodies that stick with you.

Guitarist Thomas Powell zeroes in on slamming High on Fire riffs counterbalanced with Hendrix psychedelic flourish and open-tuned alt-rock shimmer. Bassist/vocalist Jake Williams lays down sludgy, growling lows while his soaring, clean vocals hit powerful highs. The album is the first to feature new drummer Harold Smith, who brings a harder hitting style to their sound than heard previously.

To help them harness their energetic musical vision, the band once again recruited Philip Cope, the founder of the experimental metal band Kylesa, who also engineered, mixed, and mastered their debut album at Jam Room Recording Studio in Columbia, SC. As with Kylesa, Cope helped to capture and channel the band’s diverse influences and experimentation into a cohesive sonic palette.

Into the Aura Lair will be available digitally on December 4th, 2026. Pre-orders are available HERE.

AURALAYER LIVE 2026:

10/09 Warner Robbins, GA - The Reverb Room
10/10 Athens, GA - Flicker Theatre
10/11 Chattanooga, TN - The Boneyard
10/30 Savannah, GA - The Wormhole

Artist: Auralayer
Album: Into The Aura Lair
Label: Auralayer
Release Date: December 4, 2026

Tracklist

01. Saldo
02. Tantalus
03. Wall to Wall
04. Survival
05. Down From Evil Eyes
06. Mythomania
07. Layers Beneath
08. Stuck on a Spike
09. Dead Arrival

On The Web:

linktr.ee/auralayer
kingvolume.com

Thanks to US/THEM PR Group for the details.

The Headless - Digging My Feet In The Earth (Single Review)

Release Date: October 04th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Format: DD

Digging My Feet In The Earth - Tracklist

Digging My Feet In The Earth

Members

Andy Lenox — vocals, guitar, keys, production, visuals

Gary Behling — guitar, vocals, keys

Phil Danne — bass

Jay Gauthier — drums, photography, video

Review

Shoegaze/Alt-Metallers The Headless release their latest single Digging My Feet In The Earth is their strongest track yet and this is their song they’ve already released this year. Taking the core setup they created within the previous track Cast into the Firmament and adding a Prog Rock and Classic Rock attitude that calls upon the likes of Mastodon, Baroness and Thin Lizzy with the epic style of twin guitar shredding that accompanies this track.

The lyrics have a grounded Grunge and Hard Rock appeal with some emotionally charged lyrics that allows the song to bring a brooding Eighties Rock sensibility with a classic Shoegaze style forged over the last thirty years of heavy underground music. One of the main strengths here on this track is the vocal arrangements which offer a different style compared to The Headless previous two tracks. 

The Headless have gone under another musical transformation when you hear influences such as iRON MAIDEN starting to break out behind the scenes on the later stages of the track. However, Digging My Feet In The Dirt is essentially a Doom/Stoner Rock song at heart that allows the listener to be swept away by The Headless great style of cinematic rock with a massive Stadium Rock attitude offering plenty of melodies and gorgeous riffs throughout. 

Words by Steve Howe

Links

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HYLKO Sign With Octopus Rising; Japanese Stoner Rockers Unveil New Single “Green Spa”

Japanese stoner rockers HYLKO have signed with Octopus Rising, the imprint of Argonauta Records dedicated to emerging and forward-thinking heavy music. To celebrate the signing, the band are now unveiling their brand-new single “Green Spa”, offering the first taste of their upcoming album Rusty Quadrupeds Still Work.

Listen to “Green Spa” here: https://lynkify.in/album/green-spa/75509745​

Formed in 2020 around bassist Nori, a huge fan of legendary desert-rock pioneers Kyuss, HYLKO have built their sound around an intriguing concept: bringing the spirit of desert rock to Japan, a country famously lacking any deserts of its own.

Driven by heavy riffs, thick bass lines, hypnotic grooves and a raw, earthy approach, HYLKO channel the essence of classic desert rock while filtering it through their own distinctly Japanese perspective. The result is a gritty and immersive take on stoner rock that pays tribute to the genre's foundations without simply retracing familiar paths.

The band's history is as unconventional as their sound. Current drummer TfuckG originally joined HYLKO as a bongo player, but eventually took over behind the drum kit after becoming dissatisfied with the abilities of the band's then-current drummer. To fill the void left by the bongo player, HYLKO invited Moock, a djembe player active in other bands, to join the group, and he readily accepted.

After initially focusing on instrumental music, HYLKO's approach began to evolve following the release of their full-length album The Man Comes Around. Moock felt that the music needed a vocal presence and began improvising vocals over the band's instrumental tracks. What started as spontaneous experimentation gradually became an essential part of HYLKO's identity.

For their upcoming album Rusty Quadrupeds Still Work, Moock has written the lyrics for all songs, giving HYLKO's heavy instrumental foundation a new vocal dimension while retaining the hypnotic, groove-oriented character at the heart of their music.

The newly released “Green Spa” offers a first glimpse into this next chapter, showcasing HYLKO's ability to combine crushing stoner-rock riffs with their own unconventional approach and increasingly distinctive vocal presence.

Further details on Rusty Quadrupeds Still Work will be announced soon.

For more info:

​https://www.facebook.com/HYLKOstoner​
​https://www.instagram.com/hylko.stonerrock​
​https://www.argonautarecords.com

​Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Alternative Rock/Stoner Rockers PINK FUZZ Release Brilliant New Single MANIPULATOR

Pink Fuzz is a brother/sister led three-piece out of Denver made up of singer/guitarist John Demitro, singer/bassist LuLu Demitro and drummer Will Trafas. Pink Fuzz came to fruition at the end of 2017. Quickly picking up steam and wanting to expand out of Denver, Pink Fuzz started touring extensively. Creating a DIY circuit throughout the country, they’ve built a grassroots fanbase that has anxiously been awaiting new releases. Finally, 4 years after their previous release, the band's latest album Resolution landed September 19th, 2025.

The band recently toured the US multiple times on treks supporting The Sword, Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol and Black Pistol Fire as well as a co-headlining run with Earth Tongue. Another extensive US tour for the Fall is set to announce very soon.

John’s baritone guitar lends itself to their heavy and fuzzed-out tone. The tuned down sound mixed with vocal harmonies and unique melodies is their calling card. The band’s newest material has been gaining fans since they debuted it at Treefort 2021. The coined term “High-Speed Desert Rock” suits them well as their show is fast-paced, dynamic and hard-hitting.

New single “Don’t You Wanna Go To Heaven?” / “Manipulator” was recorded at Cauldron Audio Works and engineered by Riley Rukavina. The track was mixed by Ben McLeod of All Them Witches. The single features custom artwork by Katy Black of Spoonbenders.



Resolution was produced by Kevin Mckeown (Black Pistol Fire) and mixed by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey, Arctic Monkeys). The album received a wellspring of praise from NPR, New Noise Magazine, KNAC Radio (SF), The Obelisk, and many more.

The single is available as a standalone release on streaming and download, released October 6th, 2026 via Permanent Teeth. “Manipulator” is available on Limited Edition 7” Red transparent square Flexi Disc in a 7” sleeve with original single art by Katy Black of Spoonbenders. Resolution is available on LP, cassette and download via Permanent Teeth.

PINK FUZZ LIVE 2026:

10/07 Taos, NM - Revolt Gallery *

10/08 Albuquerque, NM - Sister Bar *

10/09 Trinidad, CO - Fancy Spider Fest *

10/10 Denver, CO - The Federal Theatre *

10/14 Frisco, CO - 10 Mile Music Hall *

10/15 Salt Lake City, UT - Aces High *

10/16 Boise, ID - Neurolux *

10/17 Yakima, WA - Bearded Monkey *

10/18 Vancouver, BC - Astoria *

10/20 Seattle, WA - Funhouse *

10/21 Portland, OR - High Water Mark *

10/22 Sacramento, CA - Cafe Colonial *

10/23 Oakland, CA - Thee Stork Club *

10/24 Vista, CA - Booze Bros *

10/25 Costa Mesa, CA - Wayfarer *

10/26 Los Angeles, CA - Zebulon *

w/ The Well

Purchase:

Flexi Disc: https://permanentteeth.myshopify.com/
Download: https://pinkfuzz.bandcamp.com/album/dont-you-wanna-go-to-heaven

Links:

pinkfuzz.bandcamp.com
linktr.ee/pinkfuzzband
pinkfuzzband.com
permanentteeth.myshopify.com

Thanks to US/THEM PR Group for the details.

Tetsuwan - YONDER(trail,betrayal,trial) (EP Review)

Release Date: October 02nd 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Format: DD

YONDER(trail,betrayal,trial) - Tracklist

YONDER(trail,betrayal,trial)

Members

Ross Curry – Vocals & Guitar

Misha Voeykov – Bass

Stephan van der Meyden – Drums

Review

YONDER(trail,betrayal,trial) is the latest epic single from Psych/Doom/Stoner Metallers Tetsuwan who released a superb debut album ASUNDER back in November 2025. This record helped Tetsuwan establish a different kind of Psychedelic Doom Metal sound that relied upon a fantastic style of Seventies Hard Rock attitude with modern Progressive techniques throughout. 

Tetsuwan continues that great style of music with this fantastic track that runs for over seventeen minutes in length. The song is split into areas of Heavy Psych, Ambient Rock, Doom Metal, Classic Rock, Prog Rock and that aggressive Stoner Metal sound that matters when it’s really needed the most. The song does operate with a looser style of Post-Metal that reminds me of Pelican and Russian Circles before transferring over to a haunting Doomed Out Sound.

The vocals from Ross Curry feel like they’ve been transported from a long lost era of Seventies Hard Rock with the emotionally charged delivery. The music becomes fully consumed by a crushing level of psychedelic heaviness that weaves a dark cloud of Hazy and Sludge Rock melodies that leave in a complete trance.

Tetsuwan adds deft touches of screeching guitars, warped amplifiers and distorted instruments that become quite subdued when the band switch to a clearer style of Post-Rock and Post-Doom surroundings.

YONDER(trail,betrayal,trial) is very multi-layered with its three part cinematic structure that Tetsuwan employs for this track and it works wonderfully well with a song that demands your full attention but one that treats you with respect even when things become slightly crazy along the way.

This is another great release from Tetsuwan who may establish themselves as serious players if they continue to release great records such as this.

Words by Steve Howe

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