The name Pilot The Dune might ring a bell for those deep into the desert rock world – and for good reason: it's a nod to a classic Slo Burn track. The band formed in 2020 and since then they've been steadily delivering heavy grooves and carving out a place in the UK stoner/doom underground. They…

When Ridge returned in 2025 with two new albums after a long silence, it was far from a typical comeback. It served as a reminder of how raw and original the Scandinavian underground stoner scene once was — and how it still has the potential to be. We talked with Andreas and Jonas about their roots,…

 Fusskalt might not be a household name for every stoner rock fan — but it should be. Their new EP, Faceless Man, marks a clear step forward: musically more mature, yet still raw and honest.  This interview offers a closer look at who they are, where they come from, and how they stay true to…

 When Ridge emerged on the Swedish stoner rock horizon in the early 2000s, the scene was buzzing with powerful releases that shaped the genre’s sound. Fu Manchu had just dropped Eatin’ Dust, a raw riff-heavy slab from California’s desert; Sleep’s Dopesmoker was building its monolithic cult status;…

The following interview was conducted with the Australian band KHAN on the occasion of their upcoming show at Budapest’s Riff Club on May 25. (https://fb.me/e/3ZNSBYRK3) Khan is a three-piece band from Melbourne, blending psychedelic stoner rock, progressive rhythms, and raw industrial textures…