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ALBUM REVIEW: KAL-EL – Astral Voyager Vol. 1
Norwegian Cosmic Groove masters KAL-EL are at it again with their newest cut Astral Voyager Vol. 1. Established fans of the band will be happy to see they are still kicking out killer jams delivered with that killer KAL-EL sound and tone that is all their own and keeps people coming back for more. New fans will be treated to a sonic journey that takes them from one end of the universe to the other. Continue reading
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 5-16-25
Desertfest London 2024 Adds Suicidal Tendencies, Ozric Tentacles, Cancer Bats, Bongripper, Mondo Generator, Nightstalker, Ashenspire, and More
Desertfest London proudly welcomes the legendary Suicidal Tendencies to their 2024 event as Roundhouse headliners. Celebrating 40 years since their genre-defying first album, prepare to have your mind Institutionalized! Whilst Desertfest remains synonymous with showcasing the best of stoner, doom and psych for over twelve years, Suicidal Tendencies’ headlining performance will add a new dimension to the festival, bridging the gap between the punk and metal scenes that have inspired countless bands worldwide. Other bands added to the bill include Ozric Tentacles, Cancer Bats, Bongripper, Mondo Generator, Nightstalker, Ashenspire, and more. Taking place Friday 17th May – Sunday 19th May 2024, and weekend tickets now on sale.
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Into The Void Festival Live at Effenaar
After years of no gigs, many festivals moved, or revamped. Into the Void has been around a while, but this year is the first time it is held in Eindhoven, Just one day we have 11 bands to get through in the Effenaar, with a nice mix of genres that the Club Void shows also share. Given the rather solid line-up for those who love Stoner, Doom Metal, Psych, and even some post-Metal, Ghost Cult went to have a look.
Into The Void Festival 2023 Books Witchcraft, Orange Goblin, Spidergawd, Alunah, Stake, Kamchatka, and More
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Stoner Doom Metal festival Into The Void is coming up soon in The Netherlands, on the 28th of January, 2023! Taking over the excellent Effenaar venue, in Eindhoven, NL, the fest is headed up by legends like Witchcraft, and Orange Goblin, as well as Spidergawd, Alunah, Stake, Kamchatka, Kal-El, Deville, Skemer, and Black Capricorn! Tickets are available at the link below!Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Kal-El – Dark Majesty
It’s fair to say that Kal-El’s fifth full-length is easily their most elaborate outing yet. The Norwegian quartet’s previous efforts have presented their brand of Stoner Metal with an increasingly spacy edge that seemed to peak with 2019’s Witches Of Mars. However, Dark Majesty (Majestic Mountain Records) sees the last signs of restraint fade into the ether; its eight tracks reach sprawling eight to ten-minute lengths that culminate to an hour-long experience, far eclipsing the runtime of albums past.