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The Sword Reunite; Announce Live Dates

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Published: February 4, 2025 16:23

Aughts-era heavy rockers The Sword have returned following their appearance at Levitation in their hometown of Austin, Texas, last year. They released a live record. It’s below. The four-piece will play two more shows and announce more to come I guess in…

Karla Kvlt Premiere “Swallowed”; Thunderhunter LP Out Feb. 21

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Published: February 4, 2025 12:37

Hamburg, Germany’s Karla Kvlt make their full-length debut through Exile on Mainstream Records on Feb. 21 with the seven-song sprawl and crush of Thunderhunter. Beginning with the stark thud of Johann Victor Wientjes‘ drums and gradually building over its…

The Obelisk is 16 Years Old Today

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Published: February 3, 2025 20:26

It’s been a couple days by now, but I didn’t want to let any more time pass before I marked the 16th anniversary of the site. I don’t mark a specific day, because putting the site together was kind of a weekend project with Slevin, who very kindly…

Live Review: Planet Desert Rock Weekend V – Night 4

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Published: February 3, 2025 17:10

Earlier – Before Show Saw some of the Vegas arts district this afternoon, which is new to me. I guess when I travel by myself like this, generally speaking, most of what I’m seeing is bands. The structure of this festival is a little more relaxed. Tonight…

Live Review: Planet Desert Rock Weekend V – Night 3

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Published: February 2, 2025 17:36

Afternoon – Before Show “Freelance Fiend” stuck in my head. I’ll talk about why tomorrow. You could do so much worse, though. Eternally. Tonight is the apex of Planet Desert Rock Weekend V. Six bands, front-to-back with Green Desert Water opening, Omega…

Live Review: Planet Desert Rock Weekend V – Night 2

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Published: February 1, 2025 17:48

Afternoon — Before Show Took a drive out to the desert for a bit this afternoon, looking at old rock formations and listening to tunes. The Samavayo guys had stayed over also at Adam from Sonolith’s house where I’m crashing, and it was good to hang out…

Live Review: Planet Desert Rock Weekend V – Night 1

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Published: January 31, 2025 17:27

Earlier – Before Show Oh shit, I’m in Las Vegas. I opened the window four times on the five-and-a-half-hour flight here. Once was at Newark. Two in the air: the Rockies and the desert. And the last was at the gate after landing. My wife had recommended I…

Esbjerg Fuzztival 2025: Stoned Jesus to Headline

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Published: January 31, 2025 16:32

Esbjerg Fuzztival last week added Dead Meadow as their first night’s headliner. Today brings word of the final lineup addition: Ukrainian progressive heavy rockers Stoned Jesus. There’s a full set video below of Stoned Jesus in their current incarnation…

Ripplefest Texas 2025: Wo Fat, Suplecs, Mr. Plow & More Added

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Published: January 31, 2025 15:44

My understanding is that at some point in the between-now-and-September, the full lineup of Ripplefest Texas 2025 is going to be laid out in a nice, orderly, day-split-style fashion. I don’t doubt it, but that’s not what this is. If you caught the update…

Desertfest London 2025: Slift, Lowrider, Dopelord & More Added; Day Splits Announced

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Published: January 30, 2025 21:37

I don’t know what you say about Desertfest London beyond I wish I was going. That’s all I’ve got. It’s a beautiful thing the Desertscene crew put together for 2025. A thing to admire. Whether you look at it with Elder‘s ascent to headliner status alongside…

Goddess Sign to Majestic Mountain Records

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Published: January 30, 2025 12:43

You may recall that between 2013-2019, the Swedish doom metal traditionalists Goatess released three full-lengths: 2013’s Goatess (review here), 2016’s II: Purgatory Under New Management (review here) and 2019’s Blood and Wine (review here). The first two…

Peacebone Premiere New EP Blame the Bird in Full; Out Tomorrow

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Published: January 30, 2025 10:27

Swiss heavy psychedelic rollers Peacebone will release their new EP, Blame the Bird, tomorrow through Sixteentimes Music, and where their 2021 debut, Metanoïa, had a bit of classic-style shuffle to coincide with its fuzz and 2023’s Warm Paint refined…

Sound of Liberation Announces Lineup for ‘SOL Sonic Ride Part II’ 20th Anniversary Celebration

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Published: January 29, 2025 18:16

True, the first SOL Sonic Ride (info here) hasn’t happened yet, as European heavy booking company Sound of Liberation mark their 20th anniversary with a growing series of all-dayers, but this June in Wiesbaden, Germany, SOL Sonic Ride Part II will bring a…

Seán Mulrooney: New Single Out Friday; This is My Prayer Coming Feb. 14

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Published: January 29, 2025 16:40

We are nearing the Feb. 14 release of Seán Mulrooney‘s debut solo album, This is My Prayer, and this week, the Tau and the Drones of Praise founder is streaming “The Pufferfish” as the second advance single. And if you heard “Ag Múschlaighacht,” which came…

Greenleaf to Release Revolution Rock Deluxe March 28

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Published: January 29, 2025 14:57

Even as they get ready to undertake winter and spring tours in celebration of their 2024 album, The Head and the Habit (review here), Sweden’s Greenleaf are taking time to mark the 25th anniversary of the band. Their 2000 self-titled debut EP (discussed…

Nomadic Rituals Premiere “Change” Video; Fust Out March 14

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Published: January 29, 2025 11:55

Belfast post-sludge crushers Nomadic Rituals release their fourth album, Fust, March 14 on Cursed Monk Records. It’s the UK trio’s first offering since 2021’s Tides, which by astounding coincidence was reviewed here four years ago this week, and its 43…