Acid Magus - Emperor (single)

hand drawn art by Tyrone Le Roux-Atterbury (@just_that_guy_who_draws)

Emerging from the shadows of Pretoria’s rock scene, Acid Magus unleash Emperor, the fiery second single from their upcoming album. Known for their intoxicating blend of doom, stoner, punk, and psych rock, Acid Magus has crafted a track that is both an intense journey into sound and a searing exploration of power’s dark allure.
 
In a swirl of distorted guitars, heavy riffs, and hypnotic rhythms, Emperor introduces the album’s central antagonist—a power-hungry overlord who thrives on destruction. As a metaphor for colonialism and the erasure of culture, the Emperor embodies raw, destructive ambition. The track invites listeners to confront the brutality of conquest, with haunting lyrics that echo the relentless drive for control. Acid Magus’s characteristic musical grit and psychedelic edge deliver a visceral experience, drawing inspiration from the likes of Mastodon, Kylesa, and Baroness, all while infusing their signature South African flair.

[Vid] Weevil - Insomnia (single)

In Weevil's words:

"Insomnia" is a song inspired by wide-open spaces and the strange blend of emotions that come with sleepless nights. It’s about those quiet hours where everything is still, yet your mind is alive with thoughts. We wanted to capture the beauty and the chaos of that feeling. It is the desert of our minds.

"Insomnia" is a bold preview of what’s to come on "Easy Way", which is set for release on December 13, 2024. Produced by the band with the valuable help of engineer Thanos Amorginos, the album promises to balance the raw energy of tracks like "Wake the Dead" with the introspective depth of "Insomnia".

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[Vid] Nothing Thrives - Medicine

Ouga Booga and the Mighty Oug announced that Nothing Thrives has joined their roster, kicking things off with the release of their “Medicine” music video from the upcoming Tales of Disgrace album, set to drop in just a few weeks.

Break your chains now as fast as you can and enjoy the medicine with Nothing Thrives! 

 

Produced and Directed by Christina Alossi

Nothing Thrives: bandcamp | instagram | facebook

Weevil - Wake the Dead (single)

Weevil, is a fuzzed-out heavy rock band from Athens, Greece, heavily influenced by 70s and 90s riff rock. "Wake the dead" is their first single release, an uncompromisingly loud synergy between raw vocals, thick fuzzy guitars, massive grooves and rumbling low end, promises a high gain wander into square waves and dusty dunes.

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Weevil will be soon releasing their first LP titled "Easy Way"

Weevil are:
Vocals: Nikolas Kalogirou
Guitar: Chris Itto
Guitar: Robert Benedik
Drums: Nikolas Flip
Bass: Petros Kyriazis

Tidal Shock - Interstellar Orbiter (single)

Interstellar Orbiter is Tidal Shock's second single after "Umbra Planetae". Both will be included in their upcoming first LP "Riffs of Ha" (scheduled for release 16th November).

The band itself describes it as a wild ride through the cosmos!

It kicks off with a smooth, atmospheric intro before slamming into a wall of heavy, riff-driven madness. As the track unfolds, you’ll get lost in psychedelic soundscapes that swirl and stretch out like stars in the night sky.

It's like meeting that awesome friend who’s always got the best music recommendations: this track expands your horizons with a perfect mix of psychedelic jams, no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll, and even a few epic bass lines thrown in for good measure. ️

Whether you crave intensity or hypnotic grooves, this one’s got it all: an epic, mind-bending journey through space and sound. "Interstellar Orbiter" gets you ready to launch!
 

[Vid] 1000mods - Götzen Hammer

"Götzen Hammer" is the third single from 1000mods' upcoming album "Cheat Death" scheduled for release 8th November 2024.
The band is clearly walking on a new path something that obviously started with their previous release "Youth of Dissent" it's being continued now with a heavier and darker approach making the new release something to expect.

Stream and watch the video clip: https://orcd.co/gh

Tidal Shock - Umbra Planetae (single)

Tidal Shock, the instrumental heavy psych trio from Heraklion, Greece announced the release of their first LP "Riffs of Ha" and they are giving us a first taste with the single "Umbra Planetae".

In their own words:

This song marks the beginning of our creative journey for our first LP "Riffs of Ha", encapsulating the essence of our instrumental stoner rock style. With a perfect blend of crushing riffs and hypnotic, intricate passages, it pushes the boundaries of psychedelic instrumental music.

Designed for the live stage, this track immerses listeners in a dynamic sonic landscape, creating a visceral experience that demands attention. It’s not just a song—it’s an invitation to explore new realms of sound, and it sets the tone for the energy we bring to every live performance.

This is Nowhere - Waiver

This is nowhere have just released their fourth LP, Waiver (2024) on Ouga Booga and the Mighty Oug! This is Nowhere is a five-piece band from Salonica, Greece, known for their genre-blending sound that spans noise, blues, experimental, and psych rock.

While still hallucinatory, Waiver (2024) sounds like band's most extroverted album to date. In this album, This is Nowhere change tact, making their way back into the earth’s atmosphere. They retain many aspects of their expansive, doom-inspired psych, while evolving toward a more pronounced vision of where experimental rock can be taken. Waiver highlights their unique style and succeeds in showing an expanded understanding of the band.
Since their formation in 2009, they have evolved their style to include elements of dub and shoegaze, enriched with layers of bass and atmospheric effects. As they moved towards colder soundscapes, they introduced synths and theremins into their work, reflecting a diverse range of influences in a minimalistic style. The band continues to explore the post-hardcore spectrum, and their latest recordings further showcase their innovative approach.

 

Listen "Waiver" here on all streaming platforms

 

Release date: October 4, 2024

Script\Performance → THIS IS NOWHERE
Recording\Mix → SHELLAC.REC.STUDIOS ↔ K.FRAGKOPOULOS
Mastering → WRECK.IT.SOUND.STUDIOS ↔ JOHNNY.SA

Artwork → JOHAN.PERGENIUS

Instant Boner - Chasing Fire (new single)

Instant Boner from Thessaloniki, Greece just released their brand new single "Chasing Fire" which is already available for you to listen through their bandcamp page.

The inspiration for the lyrics was drawn from the fires that for another summer burned down a significant portion of Greece's remaining forests.

- Mixing, Recording: Paris Parasidis
- Mastering: Brian Lucey
- Artwork: Thomas Kefalas

Here's their announcement:

Releasing a single is liberating in a sense since we don't care about making a cohesive sonic narrative for an album! This song felt on its own musically, lyrically Marianthi got inspired by the constant and avoidable fires in Greece....

 

Hermano return after 15 years

The band's message:

“We are so incredibly thankful to be able to bring new music to both new fans and those who have followed Hermano for the last twenty-six years. We are looking eagerly forward to continuing this reissues and special editions journey with Ripple . . . so hang onto your hats because we have a lot more coming and a long way to go. Breathing new life into our catalog and having the opportunity to release special collections like Breathe, well, it is an especially 'dream-come-true' time for all of us. For that, and to all who have continued to stay interested, thank you.”
John, Dave, Mike, Chris, and Dandy

Loving Jane - Living a Lie

Thanos Vlachos, the guy behind the project "Loving Jane" has been living in England for the last few years and the time has come for him to return back to Greece.

A year ago he started recording a sort of farewell-to-England-album consisted of 6 compositions that reflect the collective frame of mind of the last years, the bitter-sweet nostalgia that childhood memories bring and the dark moments of the past, seen through a prog/psychedelic prism with heavy/fuzz outbursts.

And this is how "Living a Lie" was born!

A limited edition of 50 Numbered vinyl LP's (black lathe cut 180gr) is available.

Get yours at: Thick Tone Records

Smokedown - The Toll of Time

3 years after their first release, Smokedown the heavy rock trio from Chalkida/Greece, now return with their brand new album "The Toll of Time" and probably with a more dark, deep and mature approach to the genre.

Line-up:
Thanasis Kolokouris – Guitars, Vocals
Nikos Agiasofitis – Bass
Vasilis Fassas – Drums

Loving Jane - Isolate

 

Loving Jane is the personal/solo project of Thanos Vlachos (vocalist/guitarist @ Out of the Earth) since 2017 where he experiments with psychedelic soundscapes, more often with instrumental tracks, often embedding Greek mountain folk music scales into guitar licks, backed up by synths and guitar effects. [Usual location of the project: Arghirochori, a small village on the foothills of mount Oeta,Greece].

"Isolate" is an anthology of songs and instrumental tracks, composed during the period from 2017, until November of 2020.
 

In Thanos' words: 

The whole procedure of making this album, from recordings, editing and mixing, to designing the artwork and cassette cover, kept me sane and motivated during these really hard times of uncertainty, doubt and fear.

In this album I experimented with more psychedelic soundscapes,filtered the greek mountain folk music scales into guitar licks,backed up by Korg micro synths and guitar effects. DIY all the way.