Heavystoned Albums · 30.11.2024
My friend Tomas, tour manager and Swiss Army knife of "Villagers of Ioannina City" sent me a Spotify link of his brother's band. He told me to take a listen. Then I go to Spotify and listen to this three-person symphony orchestra and am speechless at the countless layers of synthesizers and harmonies. The band name is the effect of how this effect is used to get a broad and dense sound with just a few instruments. The whole album seems like a concept album to me from the titles, as if you were...
Heavystoned Albums · 22.11.2024
Let’s set the stage: Sergeant Thunderhoof’s latest masterpiece dives headfirst into the mists of history, weaving myth and legend into a tapestry of heavy riffs and haunting melodies. For those who've skipped their British history classes, Badon Hill was the site of a legendary battle between native Britons (Celts) and invading Saxons. Fittingly, this album is steeped in the spirit of struggle, honor, and the echoes of ancient Somerset, the band’s home turf. The opener, "Badon", eases us...
Heavystoned Albums · 18.11.2024
The album kicks off with "In," a brief yet striking solo saxophone piece that sets the tone perfectly. It's swiftly followed by "Hallucination," where Red Scalp dives into a groove that quotes a bit of Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" while also channeling the energy of a club track. Riff lovers, don’t despair—this track rocks, and it rocks even harder when the guitars drop in heavier, backing vocals that ooze with sneezing attitude. There’s an impressive amount happening in this song, and...
Daily Peaks · 07.11.2024
Ich habe so ein paar Auslöser, einer davon ist der Umgang mit Sprache und auch der Devokalisierung von Slogans, die einseitig von einer Richtung in die andere gerichtet sind. Bei Tiefenrausch kann ich es zum Teil nachvollziehen, da es einige Bands mit diesem Namen gibt und TFNRSH visuell recht einprägsam ausschaut. Nun habe ich einen sehr interessanten Song der Tübinger Band Tiefenrausch vor mir, der spannende 11 Minuten lang wie zwei Minuten vergehen lässt. Sowohl vom Aufbau als auch vom...
Daily Peaks · 06.11.2024
In my opinion, the Swiss band Six Months of Sun is, alongside the French band "The Necromancers", one of the most talented bands in terms of songwriting, technical skills and artwork. But somehow both bands seem to be happy with their status as semi-professional weekend bands. I don't understand why a band like Six Months of Sun puts more ideas into a 3 minute song than they do playing concerts. The previously released single "Ningen" also shows their ability on the instruments as well as in...
Daily Peaks · 12.09.2024
Quebec City's Sandveiss has a reputation for balancing heavy and melodic, but Standing in the Fire takes that to a whole new level. This isn’t just another rock album—it’s a journey. A sonic exploration where the band pushes their limits while still holding onto that raw, gritty essence that got them here in the first place. From the moment you press play, you’re in for a ride. The first single, I’ll Be Rising, is a perfect snapshot of Sandveiss at their best: a blend of heavy...
Heavystoned Albums · 28.08.2024
"ÁCIDO Y PUTO'" features illustrations by Borja Fresno Benítez and Carlos Bedmar, and is available on CD and digital formats through Small Stone Recordings, as well as limited opaque blue vinyl (250 copies) via Kozmik Artifactz. The album opens with the over-eight-minute track "Space Nomad," which blends a bluesy soul with heavy-psych elements, reminiscent of the trippy moments of TEN YEARS AFTER. The track's vintage atmosphere, steeped in wah-wah and funky rhythms, transitions into a heavier...
Daily Peaks · 11.08.2024
Mr Bison from Cecina are my declared successors to Yes. I don't know how this band manages to not only copy the complex sound of the prog forefathers, but to expand it even further and incorporate elements such as harmony singing and polyphonic guitars. It's all a grown, organic and natural unity that really captivates me as a musician and brain acrobat, even though I was and am never a fan of progressive rock. Add to that the artistically very appealing and sophisticated video, which is...
Daily Peaks · 09.08.2024
With their third album, "One Way Trip," Boston's psychedelic rockers WORSHIPPER have perfected their blend of classic hard rock and old-school heavy metal, enhanced by a strong dose of psychedelia. The album title and some tracks might suggest a connection to drug culture, but WORSHIPPER takes a more kaleidoscopic view of the human condition through a psychedelic lens. During the album's creation, three band members experienced personal losses, influencing tracks like the opener "Heroic Dose,"...
Heavystoned Albums · 26.07.2024
With a bold nod to 70s progressive rock, "Maelstrom," the first track revealed from the band's new album, exudes a rich vintage sound. The song blends psycho-progressive elements with authentic hard rock, creating a powerful piece that balances melancholy with forceful energy. In just over three minutes, it captivates with its oscillating melodies. San Diego’s SACRI MONTI shows their skill in crafting ballads with “Desirable Sequel,” a beautiful track that combines vintage tones with...