The Lords Of Altamont - Forever Loaded (Album Review)

Release Date: April 10th 2026. Record Label: Heavy Psych Sounds. Formats: CD/DD/Vinyl.

Forever Loaded - Tracklisting

1.Got A Hold On Me

2.What's Your Bag

3.Devil Rides (DFFL)

4.Rusty Guns

5.Procession For A Gorehound

6.Get Out Of My Head

7.Got You On The Run

8.Disconnection

9.I Got Your Number

10.Twisted Black

Members

Dani Sindaco - Guitars / Vocals

Rob Zimmermann - Bass / Vocals

Jake Cavaliere - Organs / Vocals

Barry van Esbroek - Drums / Vocals

Review

Forever Loaded is the latest sonic punk excursion from The Lords Of Altamont and with this being their eighth album within their twenty eight year history, the band sound more vital than ever before. With a ferocious PUNK ROCK attitude that crosses into boundaries of Psych, Space Rock. Garage Rock and Stoner Rock throughout the album. The Lords Of Altamont have a PISSED OFF attitude within this album where they leave a wave of destructive Garage Rock melodies in their wake that’s inspired by the likes of MC5, Blue Cheer, The Stooges and The New York Dolls.

Though, it’s the subtle Psychedelic Rock and Stoner Rock sounds that gives The Lords Of Altamont an unpredictable and highly original sound which perhaps a certain “MONSTER MAGNET” influence can be heard at different times on the album. However, The Lords Of Altamont embrace their own wicked style of Sixties Hard Rock attitude that moves across the different eras of Rock & Roll rebellion which results into some fantastic and absolutely frantic instrumental passages. Boisterous vocals, an out of control rhythm section and thunderous guitars allow the epic organs from Jake Cavaliere who actually founded the band way back in 1999. 

If you ever wondered what MC5 and THE WHO would sound like today if they added a massive STONER ROCK energy to their sound then this album would be the twisted result especially after listening to the opening tracks of Got A Hold On Me, What's Your Bag and Devil Rides (DFFL). The beauty with all Lords Of Altamont records is they never release the same album twice. Everyone has their own stories to tell with different musical visions forming and this even truer with Forever Loaded. The songs are rebellious, aggressive and superbly freaky which allows the band to open their music to multiple different musical avenues whilst keeping its Heavy Psychedelic core in place.

However, The Lords Of Altamont breathe new life into their music with the standout tracks of Rusty Guns and Procession Of A Gorehound. There’s added layers of BIKER OUTLAW melody and momentum which has been lacking in the last album by the band. This time they come out swinging with a “KOOKY” pop attitude forming within the hazy Stoner/Punk Rock carnage which develops into great levels of Space Rock surroundings. 

Forever Loaded is deliriously fast-paced and superbly seedy with the album becoming ever more PROTO METAL and GARAGE ROCK obsessed on tracks such as Get Out Of My Head, Got You On The Run, I Got Your Number and Twisted Black. I recommend taking closer attention to the lyrics as the guys have written some subversive lyrics that are perhaps some of their most hard-hitting and surreal written to date. This gives The Lords Of Altamont a more dangerous sound, vibe and energy compared to their last few albums. Though, it’s all superbly off-beat and downright melodic which you can’t help fall in love with. 

Forever Loaded is an absolute pleasure to listen to. As what you hear is what you actually get with The Lords Of Altamont. This will perhaps be one of the standout Heavy Psych/Garage Rock albums to be released before the year is out. 

Unmissable. End Of.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the promo.

Forever Loaded is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl via Heavy Psych Sounds.

The Lords Of Altamont Links

Official | Facebook | Instagram | BandCamp

Garage Psych Rockers THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT share new video off upcoming "Forever Loaded" album. Full European tour announced!

Los Angeles garage psychedelic rockers THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT have teamed up with Vive Le Rock Magazine to present their high-octane new single and video "Get Out Of My Head", taken from their eighth studio album "Forever Loaded" on Heavy Psych Sounds Records. The band will be touring Europe extensively this spring in support of the new release.

️ Watch new video "Get Out Of My Head" below:

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For nearly three decades, The Lords of Altamont have been the unwavering high priests of garage-punk fury and psychedelic swagger. Their upcoming eighth studio album "Forever Loaded" is the loudest and most ultimate testament to their enduring reign, a ten-track sacrifice to the true altar of rock 'n' roll.

Forged in the dive bars and digital back-alleys of a worldwide recording process, "Forever Loaded" takes you on a trip through vice-enhanced, riff-propelled heights and the sweat-soaked, concrete-floor depths of their live origins. From the first needle drop to the last decaying chord and organ keys, the album is a masterclass of grit and power, cementing LOA's legacy of chaos and communion. Dope Forever, Forever Loaded. 

Check out their latest single and video for Got A Hold On Me!

The Lords Of Altamont on tour:

30/04 - France - LILLERS, L’ABATTOIR
1/05 - France - AMBERIEU, LES TRIPLETTES SOCIAL CLUB
2/05 - Italia - BOLOGNA, HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS (TPO)
3/05 - Italia - TORINO, HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS (EL BARRIO)
4/05 - France - MARSEILLE, LE MOLOTOV
6/05 - France - MONTPELLIER,  SECRET PLACE
7/05 - Spain - BARCELONA, FESTIVAL IN SOMNI (UPLOAD)
8/05 - Spain - MADRID, GRUTA 77
9/05 - Spain - SADA, TOULIÑA POP FEST
10/05 - Spain - BURGOS, LA RIVIERA
11/05 - Spain - SANTANDER, ROCK BEER THE NEW
12/05 - Spain - ZARAGOZA, CREEDENCE
13/05 - Spain - PORTUGALETE, GROOVE
14/05 - France - PARTHENAY, DIFF’ ART
15/05 - France - NANTES, LE FERRAILLEUR
16/05 - France - PARIS, LA MAROQUINERIE
11/06 - France - ROUEN, FURY DEFENDU
12/06 - France - ST GILLES, ROCKSEA
13/06 - France - LAVAUR, ROCK&CARS FESTIVAL
10/07 - Belgium - GIERLE, SJOCK FEST
16/07 - France - ST THONAN, BAG NOZ
17/07 - France - VITRÉ, VERY ROCK TRIP FESTIVAL
18/07 - France - PÉRIGUEUX, LET THERE BE ROCK
14/08 - France - CHAMBERY, BRIN DE ZINC
15/08 - France - FREJUS, HELL’S WEEK 
19/08 - Sweden - MALMO, MEDLEY
20/08 - Norway - HALDEN, SISTE REIS PUB
21/08 - Sweden - SUNDBYBERG, ENCORE
22/08 - Denmark - VORDINGBORG, GUTTER ISLAND FESTIVAL

New album "Forever Loaded" - Out April 10th on Heavy Psych Sounds (LP/CD/digital)

The Lords Of Altamont bring forth raw rock and roll fury birthed from the ultimate end to the era of peace and love. What was billed to be the “Woodstock of the West“, the infamous Altamont Free concert on December 6th, 1969 was highlighted instead by heavy drugs, motorcycle chains and brass knuckles and later punctuated with shoving matches and fistfights. This palpable sense of bawdy foreboding resulted in four births, four deaths and extensive property damage.

While the hippies had been grooving and mellowing out in the Bay Area, the forefathers of the Lords of Altamont were playing high energy rhythms in the beer-soaked venues of Detroit and the dingy clubs along LA’s Sunset Strip. Mid-60s London RnB shares equal space with the scruffy 70s NYC Bowery among the influences of The Lords also. They take their other cues from kids banging out primitive riffs on cheap guitars all across the USA in garages alongside chopped bikes and American v-8 muscle, lingering exhaust fumes mixing with sweat to conjure the rare elixir of real rock n roll.

The story of the band who would come to be known as The Lords Of Altamont gets a proper start in late 1999. A son of Southern California and a veteran of the SoCal music scene, Jake Cavaliere - with numerous bands and projects from garage to punk dating back to the late 80s under his belt - enlisted fellow motorcycle rider and bandmate of the intro/surf sensation The Bomboras, Johnny DeVilla. Besides holding their first show at the legendary venue The Garage in Hollywood, high points include touring as the support act for their primitive rock n roll idols The Cramps, infamous rock gods The Who as well as counting the late Michael Davis of the MC5 as a past member.

Through personnel changes featuring an incredible roster of talent, and various adventures over the past 25 years, The Lords of Altamont continue to evolve their sound while staying true to their roots. Jake Cavaliere, along with his assemblage of gritty and talented personalities, continues to captivate audiences with unparalleled hard-driven performances the world over.

The Lords Of Altamont is

Dani Sindaco — Guitars & Vocals
Jake Cavaliere — Organs & Vocals
Barry Van Esbroek — Drums & Vocals
Rob Zimmermann — Bass & Vocals

The Lords Of Altamont Links

Official | Facebook | Instagram | BandCamp

Heavy Psych Sounds links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram | Youtube

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the details.

Psych/Garage/Stoner Rockers THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT Exclusive Song Premiere For GOT A HOLD ON ME From Upcoming New Albium

The Lords of Altamont’s 8th sacrifice to the rock n roll underworld. 10 tracks to take you on a trip through vice enhanced heights and dive bar depths.

Recorded world wide, this album captures the evolution of the Lords sound, while staying true to the grit and power of their 28 year history. Dope Forever, Forever Loaded.

You can hear the brilliant new single GOT A HOLD ON ME below thanks to the cool folks over at Purple Sage PR and Heavy Psych Sounds from their upcoming new album FOREVER LOADED.

Forever Loaded will be available to buy on CD/DD/Vinyl via Heavy Psych Sounds from April 10th 2026.

Forever Loaded Tracklist:

Got A Hold On Me

What's Your Bag

Devil Rides

Rusty Guns

Procession For A Gorehound

Get Out Of My Head

Got You On The Run

Disconnection

I Got Your Number

Twisted Black

Members

Dani Sindaco - Guitars / Vocals

Rob Zimmermann - Bass / Vocals

Jake Cavaliere - Organs / Vocals

Barry van Esbroek - Drums / Vocals

Biography

The Lords of Altamont bring forth raw rock and roll fury birthed from the ultimate end to the era of peace and love. What was billed to be the “Woodstock of the West “, the infamous Altamont Free concert on December 6th, 1969 was highlighted instead by heavy drugs , motorcycle chains and brass knuckles and later punctuated with shoving matches and fist fights. This palpable sense of bawdy foreboding resulted in four births, four deaths and extensive property damage.

While the hippies had been grooving and mellowing out in the Bay Area, the forefathers of the Lords of Altamont were playing high energy rhythms in the beer soaked venues of Detroit and the dingy clubs along LA’s Sunset Strip. Mid-60s London RnB shares equal space with the scruffy 70s NYC Bowery among the influences of The Lords also. They take their other cues from kids banging out primitive riffs on cheap guitars all across the USA in garages alongside chopped bikes and American v-8 muscle, lingering exhaust fumes mixing with sweat to conjure the rare elixir of real rock n roll.

The story of the band who would come to be known as The Lords of Altamont gets a proper start in late 1999. A son of Southern California and a veteran of the SoCal music scene, Jake Cavaliere - with numerous bands and projects from garage to punk dating back to the late 80s under his belt - enlisted fellow motorcycle rider and bandmate of the instro/surf sensation The Bomboras, Johnny DeVilla. Besides holding their first show at the legendary venue The Garage in Hollywood, high points include touring as the support act for their primitive rock n roll idols The Cramps, infamous rock gods The Who as well as counting the late Michael Davis of the MC5 as a past member.

Through personnel changes featuring an incredible roster of talent, and various adventures over the past 22+ years, The Lords of Altamont continue to evolve their sound while staying true to their roots. Jake Cavaliere , along with his assemblage of gritty and talented personalities, continues to captivate audiences with unparalleled hard driven performances the world over.

The Lords Of Altamont Links

Official | Facebook | Instagram

Heavy Psych Sounds links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram | Youtube

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the details.

Garage/Psych/Stoner Rockers THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT announce last-ever European tour!

Garage rock revelers THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT announce their last-ever European tour, taking over 15 cities this fall before the mighty foursome returns to the studio and spreads their rock'n'roll gospel across the USA in 2025. Don't miss Jake Cavaliere and his gang in a town near you!

Formed in 1999 in Los Angeles, THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT retain loyalty to their garage punk roots while evolving into heavier grooves. Never compromising that unmistakable Lords attitude, guitarist Dani Sindaco, bassist Rob Zimmermann and drummer Barry Van Esbroek bring a gritty collective of experience and talent to join band leader and unrivaled rock'n'roll preacher Jake Cavaliere on their journey of no-nonsense auditory exploits.

Their latest and seventh studio album "Tune In, Turn On, Electrify!" strikes with an unapologetic conviction built up from 20+ years of soul seasoning and nonstop rock action, fine-tuning their iconic fuel-injected sound and thrusts raw, aggressive garage punk in your face then flips the script by inviting you on an elaborate psychedelic trip. In 2023, THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT issued their live album entitled "To Hell With Tomorrow The Lords Are Now" on Heavy Psych Sounds to celebrate 20 years of preaching their furious brand of rock'n'roll to the masses.

The Lords Of Altamont Europrean tour 2024

22.10 - Antwerpen (BE) Djingel Djangel
23.10 - Tours (FR) Le Bateau Ivre
24.10 - La Meziere (FR) Muzikam
25.10 - Saint Gilles Croix de Vie (FR) Rock Sea
26.10 - Pessac (FR) Mac 3
27.10 - Peyrestortes (FR) El Paseo
28.10 - Valencia (SP) 16 Toneladas
29.10 - Badalona (SP) Estraperlo Club
30.10 - Madrid (SP) Gruta 77
31.10 - Coruna (SP) Mardi Gras
01.11 - Vitoria-Gasteiz (SP) Hell Dorado
02.11 - Perigueux (FR) Moulin de Rousseau
03.11 - TBA
05.11 - Paris (FR) Petit Bain
06.11 - Le Havre (FR) Le Tetris
07.11 - Utrecht (NL) DB's

THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT bring forth raw rock and roll fury birthed from the ultimate end to the era of peace and love. What was billed to be the “Woodstock of the West“, the infamous Altamont Free concert on December 6th, 1969 was highlighted instead by heavy drugs, motorcycle chains and brass knuckles and later punctuated with shoving matches and fistfights. This palpable sense of bawdy foreboding resulted in four births, four deaths and extensive property damage.

While the hippies had been grooving and mellowing out in the Bay Area, the forefathers of the Lords of Altamont were playing high energy rhythms in the beer-soaked venues of Detroit and the dingy clubs along LA’s Sunset Strip. Mid-60s London RnB shares equal space with the scruffy 70s NYC Bowery among the influences of The Lords also. They take their other cues from kids banging out primitive riffs on cheap guitars all across the USA in garages alongside chopped bikes and American v-8 muscle, lingering exhaust fumes mixing with sweat to conjure the rare elixir of real rock n roll.

The story of the band who would come to be known as THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT gets a proper start in late 1999. A son of Southern California and a veteran of the SoCal music scene, Jake Cavaliere - with numerous bands and projects from garage to punk dating back to the late 80s under his belt - enlisted fellow motorcycle rider and bandmate of the intro/surf sensation The Bomboras, Johnny DeVilla. Besides holding their first show at the legendary venue The Garage in Hollywood, high points include touring as the support act for their primitive rock n roll idols The Cramps, infamous rock gods The Who as well as counting the late Michael Davis of the MC5 as a past member.

Through personnel changes featuring an incredible roster of talent, and various adventures over the past 20+ years, The Lords of Altamont continue to evolve their sound while staying true to their roots. Jake Cavaliere, along with his assemblage of gritty and talented personalities, continues to captivate audiences with unparalleled hard-driven performances the world over.

THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT is

Dani Sindaco — Guitars & Vocals
Jake Cavaliere — Organs & Vocals
Barry Van Esbroek — Drums & Vocals
Rob Zimmermann — Bass & Vocals

THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT links

Website - Facebook - Bandcamp - Instagram - Spotify

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for all of the details.

Exclusive Album Premiere Of THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT New LIVE Album

Heavy Psych Sounds are releasing the new LIVE Album from Psych Stoner Rockers Lords Of Altamont on 17th March 2023.

To Hell With Tomorrow The Lords Are Now is the Lords Of Altamont brand new live album.

Recorded live at the DB's Studio in Utrecht.

This record is a real live gem with some of the Lords best hits.

The awesome folks over at Heavy Psych Sounds and Purple Sage PR have allowed this exclusive Album Premiere

You can buy the album on CD/DD/Vinyl now from Heavy Psych Sounds now.

Links

Facebook | Official

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for all of the details.