Nashville’s Maanta Raay could never deny where they come from. Their music pulses with the swampy heat of the South: thick, gritty riffs, bubbling grooves, swagger, looseness, and a motorcycle ride drenched in psychedelia. It feels like tearing down the LSD-soaked highways of the ’60s, where at every turn the ghosts of bands like Blue Cheer, MC5, Hawkwind, and Sleep ride alongside you—together with Nashville’s own garage rock legacy.

The trio is made up of Chet Weise (Immortal Lee County Killers, Kings of the F***ing Sea), Mason Hadley (Quadrajets), and Carlos Ortiz-Martinez (My Wall). All three are seasoned players in the Southern psychedelic scene, yet they bring a fresh, raw energy to this new project.

Their self-titled debut, Maanta Raay, was released in 2025 on No Sabes Records. The eight tracks shift between long, epic journeys and shorter, atmospheric passages.

The result is an album that feels both raw and refreshing, dirty and free. There’s no tired, old-man shuffle here—this is sharp-toothed, instinct-driven rock ’n’ roll. AMEN!

Bad Absalom has always loved to experiment between the borders of stoner and punk, but their new song takes a completely different path. It feels like a dreamlike film score playing in the background: female vocals appear, there is no traditional singing, and the story is carried by narrative speech. The lyrics are dark and atmospheric, built around the motif of a funeral, creating a strongly visual and emotional experience for the listener.

This approach is very different from their earlier work: the first album had punkish energy and a party vibe, while the second EP leaned more into stoner heaviness and darker tones. This new song is certainly unlike anything they’ve done before, but one thing remains the same: it is very well put together, and I really like it. If they continue down this path, I won’t complain – but if it’s just a one-off experiment and they return to their trademark party stoner/metal hybrid, I’ll still be a fan. They can’t get rid of me! AMEN!

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Formed in 2024, the Serbian-Italian band Litania is more than just a new doom act: their sound feels like a ritual rather than traditional rock. Heavy riffs and droning foundations are interwoven with traditional Indian instruments such as sitar, dilruba, and harmonium. Elisa De Munari’s vocals evoke ancient ragas, creating a ceremonial and transcendent atmosphere.

 

Their debut album, “Litania”, will be released on October 10, 2025 via Heavy Psych Sounds in collaboration with Subsound Records. The eight-track record takes listeners through cycles of light born from darkness, destruction, and rebirth. The first single, Manasi Devi, celebrates feminine divine power, merging the weight of doom with the spiritual depth of Indian music. Litania’s sound can be compared to New Zealand artist Craig Williamson, who in projects like Lamp of the Universe creates a similarly ritualistic, psychedelic world. While Williamson tends to work solo with acoustic instruments, Litania brings this transcendental atmosphere to life as a full band, combining heavy riffs with traditional Indian instrumentation.

Litania’s music is not just for listening—it’s an experience. A sonic journey that is at once raw, ritualistic, and uplifting. It is for those willing to step beyond familiar boundaries and surrender to a truly extraordinary atmosphere. The band is also preparing for a tour in early 2026, bringing their hypnotic, otherworldly sound to live audiences. AMEN!

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Supernaughty's new album makes a striking first impression. Since Vol. 1, the band has grown significantly, and Apocalypso clearly shows that they can stand out in the Italian stoner metal/rock scene.

The tracks are more precise and cohesive, with thicker riffs, and the grooves and melodies blend seamlessly throughout the songs. The album combines stoner metal, sludge, and grunge elements while maintaining Supernaughty’s distinctive sound. Its strength lies in the energy and cohesion of each track, allowing the band to confidently set the pace within their unique style.

Apocalypso is Supernaughty’s most mature and complex work to date. With heavy riffs, dynamic rhythms, and emotional depth, the album leaves a lasting impression and proves that the band not only follows but also shapes the sound of stoner metal. AMEN!

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Texas-based power trio Stone Machine Electric are set to return with Faces, their most immersive and mind-bending record to date, out September 26th via Argonauta Records. Heavy grooves, atmospheric depth and raw psychedelia collide on what promises to be the band’s defining statement.

Formed in 2009 by drummer/vocalist Mark Kitchens and guitarist William “Dub” Irvin, Stone Machine Electric has always thrived on the edge of fuzz, doom, and experimental soundscapes. From the raw, jam-heavy beginnings of their self-titled release to the sprawling sonic journey of The Inexplicable Vibrations of Frequencies Within the Cosmic Netherworld, the band has consistently pushed boundaries. With the arrival of bassist Erick Paxecko in 2023, their sound has grown even denser, deeper, and more hypnotic.

Faces captures that full evolution: six tracks of introspective heaviness, slow-burning grooves and expansive atmosphere. It’s a record that reflects over a decade of growth, while retaining the raw immediacy that made their underground following loyal in the first place. Outlets such as The Obelisk, Psychedelic Baby Magazine, Metal Temple, and Distorted Sound have long praised their ability to balance weight and atmosphere — and Faces takes that dynamic to its peak.

This is not just another stoner rock album. Faces is the sound of a band reaching into the void and bringing something real, raw and transcendent back with them. Mark your calendars: September 26, 2025 — the return of Stone Machine Electric. AMEN!

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