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Cathedral - Society’s Pact With Satan

November 29, 2025

On this EP you hear all the elements that were needed to make CATHEDRAL into the band they were. It’s all properly and expertly put together in just one song. If this is their last hoorah, then the band couldn’t have gone out in a better way than with “Society’s Pact With Satan”.

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Malota - Scapegoat

November 24, 2025

They start here and end there, they twist and they parry and they pivot, defying expectations and mocking songwriting norms.

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Dune Aurora – Ice Age Desert

November 11, 2025

DUNE AURORA commits to heavier and bluesier with "Ice Age Desert."

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Solar Sons - Altitude

November 11, 2025

The force is strong with this one.

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Howling Giant – Crucible & Ruin

November 3, 2025

As ever, HOWLING GIANT fuse melodic phrasing, sophisticated arrangements, and heavy psych riffs in a variety of permutations that are both inventive and visceral.

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Lommi - 667788

August 27, 2025

A fine mix of influences of Rock 'n' Roll, Hard Rock, Metal and more can be found here! Dive in!

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Black Moon Cult – Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig)

August 26, 2025

Black Moon Cult’s "Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig)" is a trip well worth the price of admission.

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Crypt Monarch - Codex Pestilentia

August 21, 2025

A good mix between Stoner Metal and Doom Metal can be heard in this trio's music.

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Aganoor – Doomerism

August 17, 2025

It's hard to believe this is the first album from AGANOOR—they sound like seasoned veterans of the forever metal psychic wars.

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Solace - Further

August 11, 2025

If “Further” were to drop today as a brand-new album it would undoubtedly be heralded as one of best albums of 2025. As reissue, it could still hold that honor.

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King Potenaz – Arcane Desert Ritual Vol. 1

June 23, 2025

KING POTENAZ serves up a powerful storm of Psych Doom with “Arcane Desert Ritual Vol. 1.” More great Psych Doom coming out of Italy. No one should be surprised; everyone should be thrilled.

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Grave Speaker - Rays of the Emerald Sun

June 12, 2025

If this Doom Metal/Stoner Metal band can set its ideas in a better shape, they'll be good. But for now, it has a long way to go.

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Drunken Crocodiles - Aegony

April 14, 2025

“Aegony” isn’t for everyone . . . but isn’t that the way it is with all metal? Ironically, DRUNKEN CROCODILE is a thinking man’s sludge offering up narratives to ponder and questions to examine.

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Caboose - Left For Dust

April 8, 2025

What I do have to mention is that if you would like a comparison to any of the earlier bands playing Stoner Rock/Metal you will undoubtedly come across the names of TROUBLE and MONSTER MAGNET, and although the young guns of CABOOSE aren’t anywhere near the quality of those bands (yet?), they have that really rough and ready sound that also fits the peers mentioned.

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King Zog - Second Dawn

February 20, 2025

A might Old School Doom Metal blow is given by these Australians!

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Weapon of Pride - Beneath the Surface

January 31, 2025

This mix between Groove Metal with Stoner Metal/Rock influences is a very good idea. Hear it!

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“To quote Step Brothers, it just feels good 'to make beautiful music for a sad world.'" - Sami Wolf, Moon Wizard

January 26, 2025

Moon Wizard is a Stoner/Doom Metal out of Salt Lake City, Utah. After three independent albums the band caught the attention of Hammerheart Records who promptly signed the band and re-released their third album, "Sirens," in January 2025 to wide acclaim from Brazil to Sweden to Australia. Gary Hernandez, writer and editor for Metal Temple, recently caught up with guitarist Aaron Brancheau and vocalist Sami Wolf to discuss the band’s origins, their evolution, and future plans.

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Sons of Guidorah - Hallowmas

January 16, 2025

This Stoner Metal/Doom Metal trio has something different to show to the genres' fans. Taste it!

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Moon Wizard - Sirens

December 30, 2024

Pro tip for this album: Headphones are a must. And not that crappy pair that came with your phone—I’m talking noise-cancelling, over-the-ear bad boys that will immerse you in the liquid smoke that is MOON WIZARD.

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Big Muff Parade - π (Pi)

November 25, 2024

Smart arrangements, fucktons of fuzz groove, and even a splash of Prog sophistication. Gotta love this band, gotta love this album.

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Warpstormer - Warpstormer

November 25, 2024

While the cover, and even their monicker, suggest a fuzzed-out Stoner trip, what we get is a ripping Thrash attack underpinned with the down-tuned sensibilities of Doom. Think THE SWORD gone Thrash.

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Veuve - Pole

November 18, 2024

“Pole” is one of those albums that somehow presents itself differently every time you listen to it. And if it strikes you like it did me, then you’ll be listening to it a lot.

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Coma Hole – Hand of Severance

October 21, 2024

COMA HOLE is reminiscent of HEAVY TEMPLE and RUBY THE HATCHET and carries on the great tradition of Northeastern Stoner/Doom bands. “Hand of Severance” is a solid debut full-length.

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Elephant Tree – Handful of Ten

October 14, 2024

“Handful of Ten” differs from the usual oddities collection in that it offers old, variant, and new tracks, taking a look back, ahead, and askance. You might call it a 360 or even Panavision album, giving a wider perspective of this intriguing band we call ELEPHANT TREE.

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Jupiter Cyclops - Age of the UFOnaut

October 10, 2024

A fine first coming of this North American quartet that mixes Hard Roc, Heavy Metal and Stoner Metal.

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Psychlona – Warped Vision

October 5, 2024

“Warped Vision” is more mellow that PSYCHLONA’s previous releases, leaning more into Psych than the Stoner groove. It shows a certain level of maturity and, when needed, well enough grit.

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Sidewinder - Talons

September 23, 2024

SIDEWINDER’s sophomore album, “Talons,” like the band’s namesake, is a killer. I want to say something quirky here about getting your ‘talons’ into it, but that might be too much, so I’ll just leave it at a ‘strongly recommended’ and walk out with my dignity.

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The Flight of Sleipnir – Nature’s Cadence

September 16, 2024

The metal underground has more dark corners than you ever imagined and in one of them lurks THE FLIGHT OF SLEIPNER. Their latest album, “Nature’s Cadence,” speaks to your brain and your heart, but ultimately to your wandering metal spirit.

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Borer - Bag Seeker

September 5, 2024

Are you a Sludge/Stoner Metal addicted? So you must hear to this band.

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My Diligence - Death.Horses.Black

August 29, 2024

This fine mixing between Progressive Rock, Stoner Metal and Psychedelic Rock is something that will blow your minds.

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Cleen - Excursion

August 29, 2024

This is a fine "first coming" for this Stoner Metal/Rock trio.

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Kayleth – New Babylon

August 19, 2024

KAYLETH’s “New Babylon” is a great story and a great album. Now I just wish it was a movie, a video game, and an RPG too.

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High Desert Queen - Palm Reader

August 16, 2024

A fine Stoner Metal release with groove and Hard Rock touches.

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High On Fire – Cometh The Storm

July 29, 2024

If you come to “Cometh the Storm” looking for status quo, you might be disappointed. There is something different going on here. Nothing too out of bounds, but definitely a new twist to an old game.

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Sundowner - Lysergic Ritual

July 25, 2024

A very good way of mixing Sludge Metal and Stoner Metal can be heard on this release.

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Eremit - Rise of the Ruan~angh

July 19, 2024

I can’t think of a better piece of music to bridge the gap between their much awaited fourth full-length album. Quite simply, “Rise of the Ruan~angh” continues to add to the band’s growing legend and solidifies their place in the pantheon of modern doom.

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Cathedral - Society’s Pact With Satan

November 29, 2025

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Malota - Scapegoat

November 24, 2025

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Dune Aurora – Ice Age Desert

November 11, 2025

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Solar Sons - Altitude

November 11, 2025

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Howling Giant – Crucible & Ruin

November 3, 2025

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Lommi - 667788

August 27, 2025

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Black Moon Cult – Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig)

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Crypt Monarch - Codex Pestilentia

August 21, 2025

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Aganoor – Doomerism

August 17, 2025

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Solace - Further

August 11, 2025

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King Potenaz – Arcane Desert Ritual Vol. 1

June 23, 2025

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Grave Speaker - Rays of the Emerald Sun

June 12, 2025

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Drunken Crocodiles - Aegony

April 14, 2025

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Caboose - Left For Dust

April 8, 2025

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King Zog - Second Dawn

February 20, 2025

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Weapon of Pride - Beneath the Surface

January 31, 2025

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“To quote Step Brothers, it just feels good 'to make beautiful music for a sad world.'" - Sami Wolf, Moon Wizard

January 26, 2025

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Sons of Guidorah - Hallowmas

January 16, 2025

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December 30, 2024

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