Eight Foot Manchild - Do Spirits Return?

 

 

Eight Foot Manchild - Do Spirits Return?
DOOMBRASS Records – 2024
Doom, Heavy Brass
Rated: ****1/2

How about being attacked by a doom loving brass section that's not only about to kill conventions, but also your typical, traditional, slouching, four-string loving axe wielder, to take over his/her/their place in the band and run of with the drummer and guitarist (both held at gunpoint range) to produce some fierce and fiery doombrass? Fiction, you say? Not in Eight Foot Manchild's world, where baritone sax and tuba take over the bass duties and a trombone acts as if a second guitar has never been an option in the metal world.
From the first horn blow until the last thump their new ep 'Do Spirits Return?' leaves no doubt that it's doom metal with a stoner touch being played here, just not in the way we're used to. Bold, raucous and thundering brass attacks with an equally ferocious foundation of drums and guitars, rounded off by a creepy take on sludge metal vocals that grind through horror stories with a humorous edge. It's the world turned upside down and it fits Frankenstein's monster bolts to a tee. 'Do Spirits Return?' is one hell of a sonic assault that doesn't take prisoners. No, it takes us - the listeners- out at first sight (no questions asked) and buries us before we're able to blink our eyes. If we're lucky we might get summoned to roam the earth at night, devoid of our souls, but with a wild gaze, heavy limbs and locomotive imperfection.
So, to answer the album title: probably not, but I'll be begging all things horror to give Eight Foot Manchild some slack and let them come crawling out of a multitude of graves to unleash their ruthless doombrass on us converted zombies for years to come.

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Love For Loud - gigs for October & November

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Gigs for October & November

Remember when we sang the praises of the lovely Els Bruinewoud and her Love For Loud booking agency. Well, she continues to amaze and do the good stuff over in Amsterdamn! A scene is blossoming around De Tanker and De VerbroederIJ in Amsterdamn and she’s got a whole lot of good stuff line-up for the remainder of October and November! You might want to consider moving to Amsterdamn!

Starting off tomorrow 17-10 with:

Spaceslug + The Black Maracas at De Tanker in Noord. 

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On 24-10: Seedy Jeezus + Submarine on Mars at De Tanker in Noord.

And 31-10: Uniporn + Nectarfish at De VerbroederIJ.

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Rückwater - Bored Machine

 

 

Rückwater - Bored Machine
Inverse Records – 2024
Stoner, Alternative Rock
Rated: ****

Imagine cactuses growing on an icy plain in midwinter. Somewhere on that plain a derelict log cabin. Inside that cabin three musicians praying to the desert gods to keep them warm. But those gods aren't willing to obey straight out the gate. They want those musicians to practice their butts of, dig into the depth of their frozen bodies to summon the energy needed to create an inner warmth, to envision a desert outside their cabin and become one with the environment they're longing for. Thus said, these musicians start churning out beat after bloody beat, riff after bloody riff, until a portal appears that transports them straight to the vast, barren landscape of Joshua Tree Park. There Rückwater find redemption in combining the stoner rawk of bands like Red Giant with the magic of Kyuss, the distinct melodies of fellow Finns Mangoo and a healthy dose of alternative rock to shape and perfect the sound for their second full length 'Bored Machine' that offers eight sweaty songs in 45 minutes.

They open proceedings with 'N.O.T.S.Y.', a melodic stoner song based around fierce, bulldozering grooves and tons of melodic passages for some welcome balance. It's without a doubt one of the best tracks, but this lake of frozen dust offers much, much more. 'No More Air', another highlight, sets you on the wrong foot with some nice acoustic guitar, suggesting a heartfelt ballad about a lover lost is in the making, but sooner rather than later they wipe the ground from under your feet, letting you fall into the dark pit of hell with aggressive metal-type riffing and an even more aggressive, black-meets-death-metal-style vocal delivery. 'Home Economics' on the other hand summons the spirits of El Caco and aforementioned Mangoo before ending in an all-out stoner frenzy, while 'Birthday Boy' adds an unexpected touch of punk to the mix.

Closer 'Waiting for the Ride' is the most epic tune, veering off into progressive territory, being at the same time the most pop-sensitive and most metal-minded tune. Once it's finished the portal closes and the musicians are back where they started - in that log cabin in the middle of nowhere. Looking out the window there's light brown sand as far as the eye can see. The sun, high up in the sky, produces a blistering heat and the cactuses wear a smile of approval. Yes, Rückwater have brought the desert to Finland and it's a place of sheer beauty.

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Stoner HiVe’s Top 10 Most Listened Artists Last Week…

 

 

Stoner HiVe’s
Top 10 Most Listened Artists Last Week…

Acid Rooster
Your Highness
Sun Blood Stories
Phantom Hound
Waingro
Neànder
Kanaan & Aevestaden
1000Mods
Delving
Ruff Majik

Morning! Another week in the books, and we managed to jot down a few words left and right and so did Ronny! Did you read up on Texas Hippie Coalition of Hand? Spot on words for awesome releases! We wrote something about Bozoo and we’re honored to bring you the Full Album Premiere a day later. A mention also appeared for The Black Furs, Waingro, Acid Rooster and Your Highness, all of’m albums one can get entire lost in! And we can’t wait to get lot at Helldorado Festival, Eindhoven, November 16h… Yes, only a month away! Let’s see if we can get something posted this week as well. We always hope so! And below, as usual, the Spotify playlist for the Most Listened Album of past week. IF they are on Spotify. And if not, there are bandcamp links as well… Have a great one!

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Week 42

Acid Rooster – Hall of Mirrors

 

 

Acid Rooster – Hall of Mirrors
Tonzonen Records / Cardinal Fuzz / Little Cloud Records – 2024
Rock, Psych, Kraut, Space, Instrumental
Rated: *****

Arriving on October 25th through a trio of labels, namely Tonzonen Records, Cardinal Fuzz and Little Cloud Records, the brand new Acid Rooster album Hall of Mirrors. And if you know any of their earlier releases you know you will be tripping balls within no time! Cause Hall of Mirrors will have you see every reflection of every possible universe as you dance yourself into a frenzy. It’s a through the wormhole kind of experience and it keeps amazing me how much the instrumental psychedelic kraut rock albums are still able to deliver that experience. For there are many and many of them are good, Acid Rooster is one of the best! Automat opens the ball, momentary echoes of eighties rock, turn into space rock and propellant for a trip through the many iterations of the kraut vibrations. Highly energetic, extremely danceable, the shortest track, almost six minute long, with glittering noises at one point, sets you up in perfect style for the rest of the album. For what follows is the longest one, clocking in at more than fourteen minutes, called Chandelier Arp. The glittering turns into a shimmering diamond of brilliance. Boldly building and leisurely lifting the entire composition into an outer worldly trajectory. And as you float in a sea stars, the embrace you feel will be warm and cocoon like, and the smile will be yours and will be one of surrender and euphoria. Both of them show a lesser experimental side of Acid Rooster perhaps, but in doing so give the listener the trip they’ve been longing for. Even if they weren’t longing for it at first glance, one look through the glass will make them see the time they did chance to explore their inner workings by travelling outwards. Third track Confidence of Ignorance, turns a bit of an oriental and meditative corner, turning towards the other side of transcendental music. And even though the title might suggest otherwise, this track feels its paying homage to the pearl in the lotus. Perhaps that is the key here, that salvation and enlightenment might be found in ignorance. The music naturally flowing through your meridians will give you a sense of healing and regeneration, vibrating at the right frequency, this almost eleven minute long drowsy psychedelic, kraut and space rocking beauty will make you feel lost and at the same time find yourself finally feeling at home within yourself. Transcendental minimalism reaches its peak with the final fourth track When Clouds Part. Especially during that focused opening section, that shows you vibrant fast forward blossoming, like a multitude of Sakura trees going full bloom in minutes. Its beautiful and given the state you are in, might bring a tear to your eye. There is no shortage of beauty to be found on this album, it resonates and reverberates in every corner of Hall of Mirrors.

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Your Highness – Under The Weight

 

 

Your Highness – Under The Weight
Polderrecords – 2024
Metal, Sludge, Stoner
Rated: ****

These Belgian mothersludgers have been releasing albums since 2011 and their new, fourth one, is called Under The Weight. We’re talking about Your Highness and their sludge and stoner metal is this time colored with a huge variety of majestic touches. A bit of blues here, some Americana and roots there, a bit of oriental and only a bit of their older influences like punk and hardcore. Well, a bit, they’re always there of course. Ever since releasing Cults ‘n Cunts back in 2011. But they’ve grown so much since then, and the way they’re now able to stretch the tension, to build the arcs and tell their story is stunning. The way opening oriental, Hindustani intro track Agni, calling up the Hindu god of fire, transitions into that crushing second track and single Fire To The Storm. Crushing, but always with a second line of melody flowing underneath or on top, so beautifully done, offsetting the theme of destruction that runs through the album with sheer perfection. Absolute stomper Above The Odds, feels like a crackdown on your senses, setting fire to your nerve endings, clenching your every muscle, howling your doom. Celestial Burst sees Your Highness returning to the thing they did on Fire To The Storm. A miniscule timelapse towards the intro so it seems, relentless chugging ensues and enters that rootsy and bluesy americana sounding guitar. Intense and with more emotion the vocals remain harsh and gruff and somewhere a bit buried in the mix there seems to be a second voice screaming along. It adds to the atmosphere and it adds to the weight of this track, immediately turning it into the focal point of the album. The sound running deep and makes you feel Your Highness has no use for anything narrow, it’s incredibly wide and huge, and seems to be meant for the ages. Like granite. And when the whistling starts, you feel the devil standing behind you, urging you forward, towards the blaze. And blaze it does, the entire forty minutes of Under The Weight, feels like a fire that can fuel itself for a thousand years…

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Helldorado

 

 

Helldorado

The 16th of November is approaching fast! That’s right, we’re only a month away from our new adventure in search of all that legendary rock ‘n roll gold! It’s almost Helldorado time! And the line-up is sporting a lot of beer soaked, sweat dripping and thrash can kicking goodness!

Legendary, indeed, for it will be Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes final show before they are going on a long vacation, hiatus or whatever you want to call it. Your last chance to see these crazy rockers in action! And of course we can’t wait to see Baroness, Graveyard, Pallbearer, Cobra The Impaler, John Coffey, Dool, Zeke, Tankzilla, The Spades, The Baboon Show and all the other great heavy rock, punk and metal outfits! Got my lasso and machete ready… 

 

 A month away, but there are still a handful of tickets left...

You ready for the rock 'n roll gold rush?

Helldorado... The festival of legends!

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O' and talking about machetes… For those who will survive the onslaught of heaviness... Local hardrock and metal cover band Machetté will be playing the after party at Blue Collar Hotel. Still breathing at that time, head on over and sing along with the greatest metal hits ever!

Waingro – Sports

 

 

Waingro – Sports
Self-released – 2024
Metal, Sludge, Stoner
Rated: ***

Self-released on 12 inch vinyl, Black with White Swirl vinyl, limited to a cool hundred, the new five track EP Sports by Canadian three Waingro. Just under twelve minutes, the time commitment of listening to Sports isn’t big, the aggro spirit and the energy received on the other hand is enormous! What a pay off! For the Waingro metal is colored with speed, punk, hardcore and always tinted heavy with sludge and stoner. Longest middle track Brougham, has this grinding and milling riff, making the room spin around you as the vocals shred their way into your every fiber. It’s the slowest track on the album, that mills and grinds, until the break, which turns into this ever faster slam dance. Well, not on record, but live you can hear this go on for at least a little while longer and a little faster as each round passes. Sweaty by default, the new Waingro release Sports will surely get you high. A burst of endorphins that will eventually become Fuel For Vomit or will be waiting for you to Pray For Blackout. After going absolutely berserk for sixtysix minutes and seventy-two seconds, because you've had it on repeat for six times, destroying much of the room in the process... Sports is good for you…

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The Black Furs - Songs About Lust And Self Destruction

 

 

The Black Furs - Songs About Lust And Self Destruction
Self released – 2024
Rock, Blues, Garage, Psych, Sleaze
Rated: ****

We have not been mentioning every release the crazy The Black Furs from Argentina have put out. And we should probably be flogged for it. It was Madman Tony Maim that wrote a few words about Stereophonic Freak Out Vol.1 back when it was released in 2019. Their best release perhaps? Cause it made the August 2019 Doom Charts as well as ending up on Number 16 of the Stoner HiVe Top 20 Countdown of 2019, according to all of you that voted for it. Well, they’re back now and ready bring you some more, ‘lip-smacking, booze-guzzling, feedback-shaking, riff-making, occult-worshiping, coke-snorting, drum-pounding, sleaze-walking, retro-loving, fist-pumping, head-banging, heavy-making, groove-strutting, wah-wah working, trance-inducing, snake-licking, bass-thumping brilliance.’ This time however, its bluesier and even sleazier…

Psychedelic garage and doomed blues so punked up and stonerized, dripping with filth and oozing nastiness, its gonna leave stains on your speakers. Spinning the new The Black Furs vinyl Songs About Lust And Self Destruction on your brand new record player with fill the motor with grime and the needle will get stuck among all the tar and goo. But  you like the dirt and you like to wallow in it, seducing yourself in the mirror with you tongue out and the whisky constantly spilling over your salty and soaked body…   

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FULL ALBUM PREMIERE – BOZOO - BOZOO

 

 

FULL ALBUM PREMIERE

BOZOO - BOZOO

It seems like only a few hours ago when we jotted down a few words about the debut album by Italian three called Bozoo! In fact it actually was... And now, we present to you, the opportunity to hear it first at Stoner HiVe. We thank Grand Sounds PR, Argonauta Records and Bozoo for the chance to host it and we thank the band extra for delivering those eleven tracks in their very own style! A style that will hit home with many stoner rock fans, especially those who dig early Queens Of The Stone Age and would have loved to have heard them go a bit quirkier, off center and freaky but paradoxically enough with even more catchiness. Go press play and take a ride with Bozoo!

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Italian Stoner Rockers BOZOO Unveil Full Details of Debut Full-Length Album

Following their recent announcement of a deal with Argonauta Records for their self-titled debut, Italian stoner grunge rockers BOZOO are now revealing album details and dropping a new single today, with the full album set for release on October 11th!

Album tracklisting:
1. Mayday
2. Flushing Action
3. Cut
4. Scott Mary
5. Rolling
6. Skizzen
7. They Call Me Nobody
8. Bare Brench
9. Two Holes
10. Over You
11. Choked Noise

The debut album by Bozoo is an intense amalgamation of life experiences unleashed through songs that etch a lasting impression. Each track possesses its distinctive character and delivers a direct punch without unnecessary verbosity. The addictive quality of this record will entrap you, and before you know it, you'll find yourself captivated exclusively by its sound. Embark on this journey with no return, as Bozoo's inaugural stoner opus invites you to immerse yourself in an enduring sonic exploration.

The decision to release this album with Bozoo was driven by their deep exploration of authenticity in the sounds of the stoner genre and the desire to project towards its future. With carefully crafted riffs and well-thought-out song structures, Bozoo aimed to exceed conventional expectations, striving to convey an authentic and uncompromising musical experience. Every note and every element were meticulously chosen to reflect the authenticity of the roots of the stoner genre, while simultaneously pushing forward, embracing new approaches and experimentation.

In "Bozoo," the band didn't just record songs but constructed a sonic world that unfolds and intertwines organically. The powerful sounds of the guitars blend with the impactful melodies of the bass and evocative lyrics, creating a multisensory experience that invites the listener to fully immerse themselves in the essence of the album. The release of this album represents a bold step in the pursuit of a sonic authenticity intrinsic to the genre, with the hope of inspiring and influencing future generations of stoner music enthusiasts.

Have a safe journey with no return.
Founded in 2019, Bozoo is an Italian stoner band, determined to carve out their space in the music scene. Over the years, the group has defined its characteristics with the goal of creating uncompromising music, drawing inspiration from the genre's roots while keeping an eye on the future.

Bozoo's music is a fusion of influences, where classic stoner seamlessly blends with acid grunge and alternative rock. Heavy riffs, sharp bass lines, and powerful drums form the foundation of a sonic experience that unfolds without frills.

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HÅND - Norte

 

 

HÅND - Norte
Nafra Records / Diablero Music Records - 2024
Progressive Instrumental Stoner
Rated: *****

This three track ep by HÅND is their second one and apparently an appetiser for an lp that's scheduled for release in late 2024. According to their band info, this Barcelona-based instrumental four-piece is influenced by the likes of All Them Witches, King Buffalo, Elder and Tool. And yes, if you like those bands you will absolutely love this.

Opener 'Wadi' is a big groove and riff fest with lots of energy and melody and tons of magnificent lead guitar. What follows is a masterpiece in two parts, called 'Norte'. 'Norte - Part A (Bruma y hechizo)' opens on a psychedelic trip before a heavy Karma To Burn-like groove takes over. But that isn't all. The rhythm section gets much more room to shine and display its versatility. Some tool-like staccato bars are mixed in for good measure and overall it's way more proggy than the first track. This approach is put under a magnifying glass in the stellar closer 'Norte - Parte B (Despertar de los caidos)'. It builds and builds towards a heavy stoner/space/progressive freakfest that closes this phenomenal ep by a group of stellar musicians. We can only suggest you take 25 minutes of your time to dive into the sonic world HÅND has created. You won't be disappointed.

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Texas Hippie Coalition - Gunsmoke

 

 

Texas Hippie Coalition - Gunsmoke
MNRK Heavy - 2024
Southern Metal, Alternative Metal, Stoner
Rated: ****

I've always been dumbfounded by the fact that Texas Hippie Coalition (often referred to as THC) hasn't drawn more attention in the heavy underground, especially outside the USA. Their mix of blistering southern metal with touches of alternative metal, southern rock, stoner and down & dirty country (dubbed red dirt metal by the band themselves) has been breaking skulls and revving engines for twenty years without any signs of slowing down.

October 4th saw the release of eighth studio album 'Gunsmoke'. It's a compact beast with ten songs in just over 35 minutes that starts with three hard-hitting anthems full of punch and swagger. Southern metal with a stoner groove and tons of attitude. Imagine a cocktail of Black Label Society and an adrenaline-fueled version of Black Stone Cherry. This approach comes back on several occasions later on, with the absolute highlight being the title track where the heavier parts seem even heavier due to the incorporation of some sweaty, acoustic, back porch-style blues 'n' country guitar. One hell of a song.

But that isn't all they have to offer. Unlike in the beginning of their career, they aren't afraid to take the foot off the gas without losing any of their trademark energy. Check the semi-ballad 'She's Like a Song', the southern rock anthem 'Eat Crow' or the largely acoustic album closer 'I'm Getting High'. It's the perfect closer to a well-balanced album that's convincing and full of bravado with stories about southern living being belted-out by highly underrated vocalist Big Dad Rich. His lyrics aren't genius by any means, but man, when he opens his mouth you believe every word he says. And then some. A highly recommend listen (as is most of their back catalogue).

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Bozoo – Bozoo

 

 

Bozoo – Bozoo
Argonauta Records – 2024
Stoner, Rock, Desert, Alternative, Grunge
Rated: ***

The album will be out Friday, October 11th on Argonauta Records. But we’re honored to bring you the FULL ALBUM PREMIERE tomorrow! We’re talking about the Italian three called Bozoo and their self-titled debut album. That’s right, two of the eleven tracks are already out as singles but all the others are available for your ears tomorrow. As soon as we can! We’re not clowning around! The circus is back in town! Cause Bozoo brings the stoner rocking goodness, the desert, the robot, the Palm Desert groove and yes, a lot of early sounding Queens Of The Stone Age. But there’s also still a touch of more nineties alternative and grunge. And always, this off center catchiness, this quirky grooviness and something undefinable addictive. Concise compositions, give you this highly economic listening session of a bit more than forty minutes, and every second entertaining. Just check out crooked opener Mayday, the robotic Scott Mary or the smiley face stoner pop Rolling. All three have moments where you could see a Josh Homme jump in or hear echoes from something wafting out of the fabled Rancho De La Luna studios. But who said the sole rights to this kind of riffs, rhythm and ruckus is signed over to that side of the pond. No, the Italy three do it their way, the end of Rolling for instance, goes way more alternative grunge than Palm Desert would ever sound. And when you end the album with the pirate ship stoner rocking six and half minute long Choked Noise that goes round and round, broad based circles that sparkle and will not allow you to turn the volume down. In fact, it shall go up! Bozoo! The freak stoner you always missed… But not anymore, go check out the singles right now and come back for the FULL ALBUM PREMIERE tomorrow!

(Written by JK)

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