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…
(Photo Credit – Hannu Nieminen) Finland’s riff-worshipping, cosmos-obsessed doom trio, DÖ, releases the lyric video for their latest track, Ode to the Dark Matter. This powerful new song is taken from their highly anticipated upcoming album Unversum, due out on September 18th, 2024, via Lay Bare Recordings in vinyl format and across various digital platforms.…
Ghorot, the acclaimed blackened doom-metal trio formed in Boise, Idaho in 2019, release of their highly anticipated sophomore full-length album, WOUND today. Following the success of their debut, Loss Of Light, which was released in 2021 on Transylvanian Records (Oakland, CA) and Inverse Records (Jyväskylä, Finland), the band is poised to further solidify their place…
Get ready to be entranced by the dark, thought-provoking soundscape as South Africa’s own progressive doom virtuosos Acid Magus unleash their latest masterpiece — a riveting music video for their track Dead Weight from their critically acclaimed new album Hope Is Heavy out now on Mongrel Records. This release delves into the heart of modern…
Prepare to embark on an unparalleled expedition into the depths of sonic consciousness as Acid Magus, the trailblazing South African Psychedelic Progressive Doom ensemble, releases their much-awaited album, Hope Is Heavy out now on Mongrel Records. This boundary-pushing opus promises to challenge musical norms and elevate the listener’s experience to new dimensions. Drawing inspiration from…
South Africa’s most eagerly awaited alternative, rock, and metal festival RAMFEST is gearing up for an explosive return, and fans are in for a treat with the announcement of not one but two exceptional international headline acts. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience as it welcomes ENTER:SHIKARI and The Ocean to grace its prestigious…
Acid Magus, the boundary-pushing progressive doom metal group, is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new single, titled Dead Weight, taken from upcoming album Hope Is Heavy out 4th August 2023 via Mongrel Records. This captivating track showcases the band’s signature blend of dark, heavy riffs, intricate melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics that…
Pretoria based South African experimental rock band Acid Magus have been making waves in the music scene since their 2021 debut release Wyrd Syster. The album was well received by international media, with the likes of tastemakers The Sleeping Shaman saying it’s “cracking with both light and darkness, melody and cacophony and worthy of multiple…
Khaos is the new EP from Angolan metal band Kishi, formed in October 2017 by Bruno Braz (Guitar), Hugo Domingos (Bass), Yannick Merino (Drums) and Mankav (Vocals). The band’s sound is an amalgamation of metal, stoner rock, doom, and death metal. In December 2017, they surprised the public by introducing the band with the…
MOAN are four dudes from Groningen, Netherlands. Guitarist Marcel and Bassist André have been making music together since forever. Two people in a room, hardly any lights and loads of weed. Sometimes other musicians came in, jammed, and went, not to return. Their music existed purely by means of making it. They hardly performed. Listeners…