It’s all-around captivating to explore the ever-dynamic, deeper cores of the Stoner Rock scene in Sweden, with various names surrounding– ranging from Skraeckoedlan, Besvärjelsen, to Truckfighters. But in case you haven’t heard of the emerging names, the Ghost Cult editorial team on behalf of Ralka Skjerseth had the chance to talk to the almighty three-piece Void Commander, a stoner rock act hailing from Karlskrona in the far south of Sweden! To this day, they have released four studio albums to note, with Alien Queen being the newest, released in early June. They incorporate elements of blues rock into their fuzz-laden, stoner-rooted sounds and combine them with sludgy guitar tones. Presenting psychedelic-nuanced imagery accompanied by surrealism that would bring their listeners on a hazy cosmic odyssey, Void Commander and their laid-back sonic journey are ready to take over the world.. or even outer space.

Ralka Skjerseth for GCM: Greetings, Void Commander! Congrats on the release of Alien Queen. Do you mind telling me what your sources of inspiration were when writing the album? It can be fellow bands and musicians, books, movies, specific trajectories in your life, places, or anything.Continue reading →