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Riff Cannon - Mercury Mountain (2009)

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Been hearing lots of sweet releases in the last couple of weeks, "Phoenix", by the Boston based band "Summoner" quickly became one of the top favorites. Check 'em out here . More on that soon... So here's "Riff Cannon", The same guys behind Summoner under a different name back in '09. In case you missed it; They released one full-length album, and it's one of the most amazing trippy psychedelic/ stoner riff rock combinations out there. The CD version of this feisty gem is quite hard to find these days, here's a proper rip for your listening pleasure. Check it out! Support: riffcannon.bandcamp.com / summonerboston.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download

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Owl - Owl EP (2012)

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Owl is a fresh retro band hailing from Oakland, San Fransico. With a sound rooted in classic 70's heavy metal & rock, these guys pull of some impressive vintage vibes. This is the band's second release (after a dusty demo tape ), a two song 7'' featuring "Stone Loner" and "Feaster From The Stars". For fans of Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy & and everything in between. Try it! owlbrotherhood.net owlbrotherhood.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Samsung GALAXY S III

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  Throughout the eighteen-month design phase, Samsung implemented stringent security measures and design procedures to maintain secrecy of the eventual design until its launch. Designers worked on three prototypes concurrently while treating each of them as the final product. This required the duplication of effort as they had to "repeat the same process for all three types."[21][22] The prototypes, photos of which were forbidden, were locked in a separate lab accessible only by core designers, and the task of transporting them was performed by the company's employees.[23][22] Despite such security measures, specifications of one of the three units were leaked, although it differs from the eventual design.[24]

Review: Kong - Merchants Of Air (2012)

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Formed back in '88 & still going strong; KONG. With their experimental take on prog & spaced out rock/metal, this Amsterdam-based band has to be one of the most intense and challenging instrumental formations coming from the Netherlands. Their distinct sound is quite indescribable. But if you love a refreshing, intelligent & hard hitting musical journey, this one is for you. Think Monkey3 & Mother-Unit (ex 35007) & add a crazy unique industrial twist. Ever since picking up their previous album , Kong has always been one of my hidden favorites. Although this band made some wonderful albums in the past, I'm an absolute fan of their current, evolved sound. It's spacy, heavy, epic, refreshing, atmospheric & unique. This is the kind of instrumental music I adore. Overwhelming at first, but each listen comes with new discoveries. 2012's "Merchants Of Air" is a highly enjoyable trip in experimental & heavy instrumental music. Take this

Aleph Null - Dale EP (2012)

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Aleph Null is a fresh stoner/ sludge three-piece from Germany. These guys combine pounding, monolithic riffs with vocals reminiscent to Southern & modern metal. A weird but daring combination that's hit & miss. The overall sound on this EP remains absolutely massive, one of the main reasons to pay attention to this beast. Who doesn't love a heavy dose of sludged out riffage? "Dale" is a crushingly heavy EP by a band that isn't afraid of seeing things differently. Try it! alephnull.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Viaje A 800 - Coñac Oxigenado (2012)

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Viaje A 800, one of the finest bands in the Spanish stoner/ psych scene, just released a new album. Quite the surprise! This unique four-piece creates a really dark, moody journey in heavy riffs & psychedelic groove. One of those hidden favorites that regularly gets a spin around here. "Coñac Oxigenado" is Viaje A 800's third full-length after 5 years. An album that grows with each listen and probably their best work yet... Available on CD/ LP, check it out & support these guys. Highly recommended! myspace.com/viajea800 soundcloud.com/alone-records Physical needs: Alone Records MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

The Whirlings - The Whirlings (2011)

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Hailing from L'Aquila, Italy, This fairly unknown band brings us a heavy dose of hot psychedelic vibes. The Whirlings made quite a noticeable appearance on the latest " Desert Sound " compilation, bringing together Italy's finest stoner/ fuzz & psychedelic sounds. The Whirlings s/t EP was released in 2011, and is currently available through Ozium Records. From start to finish, this album is a hidden classic for any fan of instrumental, psyched out desert rock. One of those bands that gets you instantly hooked with a flow of hypnotic, laid-back groovyness. Think The Machine, Causa Sui, Samsara Blues Experiment & Tia Carrera. Not to be missed! thewhirlings1.bandcamp.com Physical needs: Ozium Records MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Lord Of Doubts/ Ice Dragon Vinyl

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Boston's Ice Dragon & Russia's Lord Of Doubts are currently bringing out their sleazy crafts of doom on limited 12'' vinyl. Comes with revamped artwork and some really nice posters as a bonus. Essential sounds of modern stoner/ doom straight from the underground, these wonderful heavy vinyl editions should be a no-brainer for any fan of the genre... Grab 'em here: funeral-industries.com & stone-stallion-rex.de lordofdoubts.bandcamp.com icedragon.bandcamp.com

Yama - Seaquake (2012)

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Here's a quick heads up for Yama's official demo/ EP release through Mind Flare Media. Kind of a repost , but this awesome band deserves it. And if you haven't heard of Yama, here's your chance! This young band from Utrecht (that's the fourth largest city of the Netherlands) brings us some sweet psychedelic riff candy. Somewhat in the same direction of Dutch brethren 7Zuma7, Gomer Pyle, 35007 & Astrosoniq. Yama creates their own raw & unique stoner/ hard rock jams with a good dose of hazy psychedelica. Not to be missed! yama.bandcamp.com mindflaremedia.bandcamp.com Physical needs: Mind Flare Media MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Dead Branches - 3 Track Promo (2012)

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Don't you just love it when a band completely surprises you with the tunes you crave for? Canada's Dead Branches is a perfect example. Looking at the front cover, one could expect some generic post-rock, but no. Behind that gloomy forest lies an assault of heavy riffage, masterful songwriting & kick ass grooves. Imagine Baroness's first EP, add some Karma To Burn & Pelican, and there you have it. Dead Branches is a 2-man instrumental project by members of Sorceress . This is a compilation of their 3 tracks found through Bandcamp. Highly recommended! deadbranches.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Trippy Wicked & The Cosmic Children Of The Knight - Going Home (2012)

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"Trippy Wicked & The Cosmic Children Of The Knight", one of the first band requests for this blog back in '09 . One hell of a band that plays some crazy fuzzed out stoner vibes. Trippy Wicked returns in 2012 with "Going Home", their second full-length. This has to be one of the most funky stoner rock/ metal album I laid my ears on this year. It's furious, energetic, refreshing & filled with incredible warm grooves. Check out the opening track below & get hooked! trippywicked.com trippywicked.bandcamp.com Physical needs: superhotrecords MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Review: Odyssey - Abysmal Despair (2012)

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Sweden's "Odyssey" is quite hard to describe, their approach is straightforward while staying experimental in the rocks-like-hell department. Imagine Nick Oliveri's Mondo Generator with a more raw, sludgier & overall heavier sound, in the likes of early Melvins maybe. Here's a band that's definitely not afraid to break barriers & try something else for a change. "Abysmal Despair" is Odyssey's debut full-length released through Transubstans Records . One of the more memorable tracks on this thing has to be " Wicked Witch " (known from the 7'' split with the revamped Black Pyramid), a rifftastic sludgy stoner rock anthem. Others are somewhat hit & miss, but there's plenty to explore. Love it or hate it, this is a pounding lesson in stoner, sludge, noise & garage rock with some really rough edges. Odyssey is Swedish greatness and they delivered a good, fun album for those who like their stoner rock different &a

Het Droste Effect - Lingerland (2012)

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Het Droste Effect, one of my favorite newcomers back in 2011. This relatively young band creates one of the most unique psychedelic experiences out there by mixing prog/ space/ stoner/ psych & fuzz rock into one tasty cosmic mass. A distinct sound, reminiscent to the wonderful Dutch scene in this particular genre (bands like 35007, Gomer Pyle, 7Zuma7, Hypnos69, Sungrazer...). "Lingerland" is the band's second EP & continues the sound that was originated on Het Droste Effect's self-titled . It's a little more experimental this time, filled with some nice surprises. Here's another crazy psyched out gem to add to your collection! hetdrosteeffect.bandcamp.com hetdrosteeffect.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Stonerobixxx - May 2012 Compilation

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Another month, another compilation. A mix of heavy riffage & unholy psychedelica. Includes exclusive cover artwork & full tracklisting! 1. Snail - Hippy Crack 2. Dopefight - Green Solace 3. Major Kong - Acid Transmission 4. Goddess - Blood and Fire 5. Mississippi Bones - The Conspiracy Theorist 6. 16 - Parasite 7. Witchsorrow - God Curse Us 8. Devil - Time To Repent 9. Uzala - Ice Castle 10. Horseback - Mithras 11. Pelican - Parasite Colony MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2