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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

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

Mississipi Bones - Tracks (2012)

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Another oldie here at Stonerobixxx, Ohio's Mississippi Bones. "With the release of their follow up, “Tracks,” Mississippi Bones once again take you on a trip you won’t soon forget. Armed with a barrel full of massive riffs and sharp tongued lyrics, the Bones will soak your soul with rock n roll and leave you reminded why rock is right".   "Tracks" is a filthy, groovy piece of hard hitting blues rock. Think Fireball Ministry, The Company Band, Five Horse Johnson, Down,... but with a more direct, accessible sound. Mississipi Bones is a band that gives you exactly what you would expect, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. The perfect soundtrack for a good ol' Southern bar brawl. This thing rocks, the dirty heavy kinda way. Check it out, support these guys, leave a shout . mississippibones.bandcamp.com Physical needs: CD Baby / Amazon MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Gandhi's Gunn - The Longer The Beard The Harder The Sound (2012)

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One of the earlier band request when this blog was still young. Gandhi's Gunn is an Italian four-piece, and they just released their second full-length; "The Longer The Beard The Harder The Sound". This is heavy straightforward stoner/ hard rock with an excessive amount of hair on it's back. Thick riffs, furious grooves, heavy vocals & some unexpected songwriting/ concepts ('flood' is a fine example). Not the best or most original sounds out there, but a solid album by a band that brings us back to the essence of heavy rock music. For fans of Mustasch, Nightstalker & Planet Of Zeus! Check it out & support these guys here . gandhisgunn.com Physical needs: taxidriverstore.com/store MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Shebrew - Provenance (2012)

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From Birmingham comes Shebrew, a small band with big potential. The weird, doomy sound of Goblin Cock teaming up with the warm fuzzy grooves of Kyuss. This band has a really original sound going on, it's heavy, organic & refreshing. A distinct hybrid of familiar genres. Check 'em out, get hooked... shebrew.bandcamp.com Physical needs: shebrew.bigcartel.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Buried Sleeper - Colosseum (2012)

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Buried Sleeper is a rising young band hailing from the UK, "Colosseum" is the their debut full-length. This beast is filled with 7 tracks of thick, fuzzy doom drenched in cloudy psychedelica. I would say the sound on this thing is somewhere between (early) Torche & Sleep. It's damn heavy, colourful, sometimes energetic, and always high on monumental stoned riffage. Throughout the 53 minutes that is Colosseum, the band manages to create a highly listenable trip. A somewhat rare, mystical & sludgy experience. Surprisingly good album! Grab your limited copy on the Bandcamp page below. buriedsleeper.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Brujas del Sol - Moonliner Vol. 2 (2012)

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About a month ago I posted Brujas del Sol's first release (HIGHLY recommended). Moonliner Vol. 2 continues where Vol. 1 left off. The first track introduces us to a more groovy, jammin' kinda sound with experimental vocals (think Samsara Blues Experiment). Turns out great, and it shows a band that knows exactly what it's doing. The second track, "Baba Yaga" takes us on a psychedelic surfin' desert boogie, more in the tradition of their original instrumental sound. Kinda sounds like Fatso Jetson when played in a Tarantino movie. Yep, this is another fantastic little EP coming from an amazing free form psychedelic/ desert rock trio. Visit their Bandcamp page below & support these guys! brujasdelsol.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Psyconauts - Planet X (2012)

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"With long songs, post-grunge vocals and massive fuzz the band combines a monumental riffing attitude with psychedelic sounds, inspired by stoner rock and doom metal." From Alessandria, Italy comes a band that's fueled by a passion of spaced out grooves & fuzzy stoner rock. When the first riff kicks in you instantly know what to expect from Psyconauts debut album. Heavy psyched out (stating the obvious), desert worshipping fuzz rock following in the footsteps of Acrimony , Sleep & Ufomammut. Hear this sweet album & support the band on the Bandcamp page below. psyconauts-stoner.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Dala Sun - Gegenschein (2012)

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Dala Sun formed back in '09. Coming from Patras, Greece, these guys started with a unique blend of stoner, desert, doom & psychedelic rock. Check out their first album on the blog here . "Gegenschein" is the band's second self-released album & takes the sound to a more straightforward & heavy direction. Sit back, relax & enjoy some furious stoneriffic desert grooves with wonderful dirty vocals... Get this one at the band's website , or use one of the mirrors below! myspace.com/dalasun dalasun.org MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Lycus - Demo (2011)

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Hailing from Oakland, California "Lycus" unleashes crushing doom in the funeral-esque tradition of bands like Colosseum, Asunder, Ahab & Evoken. This is the band's first demo & it left me quite impressed!  Hear it if you're looking for a pitch black journey in lingering doom... lycus.bandcamp.com Physical needs: lycus.bigcartel.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Iron Mtn - Iron Mtn (2012)

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Iron Mtn is a Los Angeles based stoner/ doom/ experimental 4-piece. They play raw instrumental grooves that will get you moving... Iron Mtn's sound is heavy & bluesy psychedelic at the same time. These guys throw out some crushing riffs while staying really dynamic in their own distinct way. For example; The opening track could be a lost demo of Samsara Blues Experiment & the second track creates a dark, moody atmosphere in the likes of Capricorns, Serpentcult, Sardonis,... followed by a slow Sleep worshipping groove. Their s/t debut is a great offering for any lover of instrumental stoner/ doom with raw edges. The hints of psychedelica & bluesy riffs are a welcome addition that keep the sound interesting & balanced throughout the 5 tracks. Aside from the fact that I'm not too fond of the production quality (it can sound a bit muddy), I would highly recommend this album. Check it out & support these guys! Limited edition run of 100 copies. Read another grea...

Hisko Detria - Static Raw Power Kraut (2012)

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Hisko Detria is fresh psychedelic/ krautrock band from Finland. They play an instrumentally focused style of (lengthy) hypnotic grooves. Here's another wonderful band filled with sunny trips & intergalactic psychedelica. For fans of Colour Haze, Øresund Space Collective, The Grand Astoria, Vibravoid, Farflung, Litmus,... This is their first demo, available on CDr & as a free Bandcamp download (link below). hiskodetria.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Brujas del Sol - Moonliner Vol. 1 (2012)

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Brujas del Sol is an instrumental 3-piece from Colombus, Ohio.They make "music that makes people dance, bang their heads and plug their ears". Moonliner Vol. 1 is the first installment of 3 volumes that we'll get to hear in the next few months. This band plays absolutely stunning psychedelic/ desert rock filled with atmosphere & hypnotic grooves. A genre that's absolutely loved around here (think Causa Sui, 35007, Ten East, Yawning Man, Wooden Shjips,...). I have no doubt that Moonliner will be amongst my favorite discoveries this year, can't wait to hear the other volumes. Brujas del Sol is a beautifully fresh band that everyone should check out (preferably on a hot summer night). brujasdelsol.bandcamp.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

The Bad Light - Marrow Of Sound (2012)

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The Bad Light is a heavy jam/ blues duo from Santa Cruz, California. "Kinda like RL Burnside and Electric Wizard". These guys produce a really niche sound with interesting vocals & a constantly driving vibe (think Wooden Shjips). This is slow, dirty swamp rock for those who aren't afraid of a little psychedelica & repetition. Solid stuff! thebadlight.bandcamp.com thebadlight.blogspot.com Physical needs: CdBaby / Amazon MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Bell Witch - Demo (2011)

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Bell Witch is a fresh Doom duo from Seattle, WA. These 2 guys deliver a crushing wall of sound in the tradition of bands like Corrupted, Evoken, Ahab, Asunder,... Utterly heavy, epic & atmospheric. As far as the genre goes, this demo has to be one of the best things I laid my ears on in a long, long time.. The intro track sets the tone perfectly for the rest of the album. An evil, haunted beast of doom. From the vocals to the monolithic riffs & songwriting, top-notch work. Adding this to the 2011 Biggest Surprises From The Underground list! An essential newcomer, check it out asap. bellwitch.bandcamp.com bellwitchdoom.blogspot.com MP3@192Kbps Download or Download 2

Le Scimmie - Dromomania (2011)

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"The Italian duo "Le Scimmie" was born in the colorful spring of 2007 in Vasto, a seaside town in central Italy. The ideas of the project are: guitar, drums, minimal power, raw sound." Great two-piece with a HUGE sound. Le Scimmie is pure, uncompromised riff rock in a thick fuzzy production. Dromomania is not the most original record out there, but has a great amount of potential in it's somewhat experimental execution. Know that this thing is only 24 minutes long & recorded in 4 days. What's more to say? Grab this one & turn up the volume! Don't forget to check out their crazy Dromomania clip here . myspace.com/lescimmie Physical needs: lescimmie.bigcartel.com MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

30,000 Monkies - Womb Eater Wife Beater (2011)

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30,000 Monkies is a 4-piece from Belgium. They play a unique style of stoner/ noise/ doom & heavy riff-oriented rock music. Inspired by bands like The Melvins, Sonic Youth & Kyuss. "Womb Eater Wife Beater" takes us on a weird, experimental trip filled with evil riffs & psychotic thrills. I just love the atmosphere on this EP; It sounds fresh, heavy & evil while staying true to a distinct & original image. I'm thinking in the line of recent underground DIY artists like Megachurch or The Christpunchers . Bands that are able to create their own sound while leaving room to the imagination of the listener (with the help of conceptual touches for example). 30,000 Monkies definitely conquered a special place in my messed up musical brain. Already looking forward to absorb more sonic madness from these guys. Hear it to believe it! 30000monkies.bandcamp.com 30,000 Monkies on Facebook MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Hollow Mirrors - Hollow Mirrors (2011)

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Hollow mirrors is a fresh band from San Francisco, CA. Their s/t debut is a mix of warm psychedelic, kraut & prog rock. With this album, these guys created one of the most enjoyable, laid-back psychedelic experiences I heard in a long time. "Hollow Mirrors" is somewhat split in 2 coherent parts. The first three tracks are a spaced out 70's prog rock machine. The last 2 will take you on a trippy psyched-out desert trip. Think Farflung, White Hills, Wooden Shjips, Sula Bassana,... Another shiny hidden gem in the world of modern psychedelica. Give these guys a listen & get this album! hollowmirrors.bandcamp.com (CD & vinyl) MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2

Venomous Maximus - The Mission (2011)

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Venomous Maximus is a fresh band hailing from Houston, TX. They play a distinct style of retro 70's fueled stoner rock & doom metal. Their grooves are just too doomy for the sound of stoner rock (and the other way around), I would leave them somewhere in the middle. "The Mission" is the band's dedut EP on Cutthroat Records , after previously releasing a 7'' single. The vinyl version comes with 4 tracks that cry to be played on an old, dusty turntable. To describe the overall sound; somewhere between the lo-fi crackling production of Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats and the old school grooves of The Sword & Black Pyramid. This is rusty doom rock, essential for all you obscure 70's riff addicts out there! Curious what Venomous Maximus will do on their upcoming full-length, expected around spring/ summer 2012... The CD version of "The Mission" comes with 2 bonus tracks (including the first single) & alternate artwork. facebook.com/Venomou...

The Devil Rides Out - The Heart & The Crown (2010)

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The Devil Rides Out plays a fat, bluesy, motor-whiskey-fueled style of rock music. This is their debut full-length after releasing 3 EP's. Sit back & enjoy some good ol' filthy grooves with rough vocals, all in a nice, thick production. Nothing too groundbreaking, but who gives a damn when it rocks this hard? Their overall sound somewhat reminded me of Melbourne's Mammoth Mammoth . Australia sure knows how to nail it when it comes to blazing rock 'n roll... Solid stuff! thedevilridesout.earplugmusic.com thedevilridesout.bandcamp.com Physical needs: thedevilridesout webshop MP3@320Kbps Download or Download 2