NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases 2-16-24


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EXCLUSIVE ALBUM PREMIERE: Mr. Bison – “Echoes From The Universe”


Legendary Stoner Rock band Mr. Bison will release their stellar new album, their fifth, “Echoes From The Universe” this week, on February 16th, 2024 via the excellent Heavy Psych Sounds label. The band has teamed up with Ghost Cult to bring you the full album stream right now! Pre-order the album at the links below and jam it out now!Continue reading


PREVIEW: New Music Friday New Rock and Metal Releases 2-16-24


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Heavy Psych Sounds Fest Italy Books Nebula, Stoned Jesus, Conan, Nick Oliveri, Black Rainbows, Messa, and More!


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The full lineup has been revealed for Heavy Psych Sounds Fest Italy, the stoner, doom, and psych rock mini-festival curated by European label Heavy Psych Sounds, and taking place simultaneously on April 29-30th in Bologna and Torino. Two cities, two days, sixteen bands in all including Nebula, Stoned Jesus, Conan, Nick Oliveri, Black Rainbows, Messa, Belzebong, Giobia, Tons, Isaak, Oreyeon, Deadsmoke, Mr. Bison, Ananda Mida, and Lord Elephant.

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Desertfest London 2023 Adds Corrosion of Conformity, Boris, Crowbar, King Buffalo, Weedeater, Dawn Ray’d, and More


Desertfest London announces over forty more artists for 2023 line-up, including Corrosion of Conformity, Boris, Crowbar, King Buffalo, Weedeater, and more. Taking place 5th of May – Sunday 7th May 2023. Weekend tickets are now on sale at the link below.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Mr. Bison – Seaward


Those who deserted Pisa-based riff kings, Mr. Bison, after their 2012 debut album We’ll Be Brief (Dracma Records) will recognise neither the physical nor the sonic entity that exists today. Only guitarist/vocalist Matteo Barsacchi remains from that initial incarnation, now replenished by two more Matteos – vocalist/guitarist Sciocchetto and drummer D’Ignazi – and the dry, ZZTop-influenced sound of that first effort has been gradually replaced by an oft euphoric leaning towards a form of Desert Psychedelia as progressive as it is retrospective. Their fourth album Seaward (Subsound Records / Ripple Music) is the band’s biggest step forward yet, displaying a level of invention and confidence that is both profound and joyous.Continue reading


Spacetrucker Signs To Ripple Music For New Music, New Series of Releases Planned


Ohio rockers Spacetrucker has signed to Ripple Music for new series of Ripple 12″ split releases Turned to Stone. The Spacetrucker will share their vinyl release with Italian psych rockers Mr Bison. Spacetrucker’s last album was 2018s well-regarded Smooth Orbit release. The Turn to Stone series to hit the streets early late 2019/early 2020. Continue reading