Ancestro – En Ruinas

 

Ancestro – En Ruinas
Self-eleased – 2026
Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Instrumental
Rated: ****

Following up on their self-titled album after some seven years… Ancestro returns from the volcanic depths of Trujillo, Peru with En Ruinas, a monumental instrumental voyage through towering riffs, shifting landscapes, volatile shapes and echoes of a world in transformation. Their fourth full sized offering since 2016, it rises like a forgotten monument, a pillar of ancestral melodies, reclaimed by time, carrying all that weight of the past, while searching for new horizons… 

With the relentless force of a slow moving storm, En Ruinas builds on foundations of stoner, doom and heavy psychedelic traditions. Crushing guitar lines, hypnotic rhythms and vast atmospheric passages whirl around each other to create a shrine of sound that feels ancient and otherworldly. From the persistent pulse of the title track to the immersive journeys of Status Quo, 13001, Wachuma, Andante and that final beautiful send off called Mar Desierto, Ancestro cherish where they come from and reveal to be a band that is expanding its sonic universe. 

And En Ruinas captures that spirit of a band, a landscape and an idea that is forever changing, turning the expedition through all this into a dusty cinematic expedition. Heavy yet hopeful, mysterious and inviting, it stands tall, and proud as  Ancestro’s most powerful and adventurious chapters. And not just for the band itself, En Ruinas feels like a testament to the enduring force of all those instrumental voyages. En Ruinas shows you the passing of time and hands you all the clues to have your imagination fill in the memories that still linger… 

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King Buffalo – Bootleg Series

 

 

King Buffalo – Bootleg Series

I wasn’t there! For any of these shows, for they all happened in the USA. But I love King Buffalo and I wish I had been. But now I can listen to them all anyway! And luckily I have all those memories of all those European shows I managed to attend to cherish and cling to and of course the Live At Freak Valley vinyl. But maybe we just should have stated, there are a 120 shows for you to listen to for free or even download. It’s only 17 GB. Or maybe we should have stated there will be new King Buffalo music coming this Halloween! 

 

 

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

 

 

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Top 10 Most Listened Artists Last Week…

Hawkwind
Shadow Of Jupiter
Terra Black
Nephila
Daily Tompson
Stoned Jesus
Travo
Vordermann
Ancestro
Ealdor Bealu

Morning everyone! What a week! Had hoped and expected to have more time to HiVe. But rush interviews with Iron Jinn and Hawkwind’s Dave Brock popped up. And with the deadlines for today, most HiVe work had to take a backseat. But luckily we did have a smidge of time and energy to upload a few reviews we’ve been working on. Kardeathian released their first single, Solace grabbed everyone with their new Faiding Failing Ruin album and Vordermann is about to release their new Feeding On Fireworks. Last one that went live is for the stunning Shadow of Jupiter album. Those four write-ups and the Top Ten Listened To The Most could keep you busy for quite some time if you haven’t heard them. And if you have, let us know what your favorite is! Have a great week! 

Shadow of Jupiter – Bones

  

Shadow of Jupiter – Bones
Ripple Music – 2026
Rock, Stoner, Doom, Metal
Rated: ****

Out since July 10 and on heavy rotation since the promo came in a month before, the brand new  Shadow Of Jupiter album. It’s out on Ripple Music and is called: Bones. And it truly is bone rattling, that almost two minute long run up, that almost two minute long beginning of what’s about to happen. There is, for all intents and purposes, a definite generator vibe going as the title track Bones commences. Vocals seem to drift and almost carried away on the wind of swirling riffs. The guitars pulsate and make the air around you vibrate on an entirely different pitch…

It’s like a molten transmission from the edge of the desert, a thunderous pilgrimage through smoke, dust and endless sonic horizons, where everything is possible. Built on foundations of stoner and doom, it also implores psychedelia, blues, hardrock and classic heavy metal. It’s like a sun bleached bible of heavy rock, found beneath a burning sun and still smelling of the generator fuel that once leaked on it…
 
This is music with sand in its gears, blood on its fingers and fire in its veins. Bones does not simply move from song to song… Hell no. It drifts. It crawls. It runs. It explodes. It stretches massive riffs across wide open landscapes where crushing weight, meets mighty grooves and at certain times a cosmic atmosphere. Colin Peterson’s guitars carve out towering walls of sound, Scott Brakebill’s bass rolls like distant thunder, Adam Kazragys’ drums lock into deep, primal grooves, and John Piotrowski’s vocals rise like a weathered storyteller yelling from a high and weathered peak.

Weathered in a righteous way, from the psychedelic pull of the title track and Echo Chamber to the swaggering menace of Riot Dogs and Rumblestrip, the band take heavy music out past the city limits and into the badlands where the road disappears and the amps have a life of their own. Bones is a fever dream of desert heat, monstrous grooves, and psychedelic wreckage. It is a wild ride through the ghosts of heavy music’s past, steering straight into the unknown with a full tank of fuel, a blown speaker, and no intention of slowing down. Shadow Of Jupiter got places to be and we need to be there to take part of their exalted delivery of good and heavy music! 

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Vordermann – Feeding on Fireworks

 

 

Vordermann – Feeding on Fireworks
Self released – 2026
Rock, Metal, Post, Prog, Sludge
Rated: ***

After that fine, atmospheric and eclectic three track called Feeding On Flowers, the five piece from Stoke on Trent, UK named Vordermann returns with a follow up called Feeding on Fireworks! It follows the same strain of composition, sound color and feels like Feeding on Fireworks is the explosive celebration of everything that seems to make Vordermann a compelling force for the future of modern heavy music… They continue to blend sludge, doom, post rock, shoegaze, alternative rock and even pop influences with such effortless confidence, that the three tracks demand to be repeated with no end. They create a vibrant tapestry, where crushing moments of riffs bloom into shimmering atmospheres and bittersweet sour-laced vocal harmonies cut through it all with striking clarity. 

Rich in texture and endlessly rewarding to explore, the EP balances raw power with genuine emotional resonance, proving that melody and heaviness can burn brighter together than apart. And on this second EP, the Vordermann five, naturally embrace what they have already set as the boundaries of their sound. And deliver that sound and those color with fearless creativity. It’s a release that once again thrives on contrast, this time the contrast being intimate and immense. Feeding on Fireworks, feels like a dazzling statement of intent… Especially when one listens to Something Sacred, Something Terrible, a true celebration of transformation, intensity and limitless possibilities if one goes beyond convention.. And Vordermann continues to do so! 

Feeding on Fireworks comes out on August 7th, but you can check out their earlier EP Feeding On Flowers right now and get ready for the explosive continuation.. 



Or watch the video for the first single from Feeding On Fireworks released on July 15th, called Ego Gland! 

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Solace – Fading Failing Ruin

 

 

Solace – Fading Failing Ruin
Magnetic Eye Records – 2026 
Metal, Stoner, Doom, Dirt
Rated: *****

I’ve been lucky enough to see stoner metal’s best kept secret live not that long ago. They played TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht as pre-show to Hermano. A they delivered an amazing set that started with Spiral Will, the opener of the new album and the single that’s been out for months. It immediately became obvious that the secret we’ve all been keeping for the past 30 years should be set free, allowed to be enjoyed by all. It’s crazy right? That this amazing outfit is still somewhat shrouded in mystery. Is the fact that Fading Failing Ruin is only the fifth album of the band's three-decade career the reason the band remains something of an enigma? Seven years after The Brink in 2019. Or are we all just hoarding Solace for ourselves? 

These dirt birds should be allowed to fly and conquer the world. On their own accord, their own style and in their own time. For Fading Failing Ruin is once again chuck full of their version of stoner metal, gritty, dirty and with a layer of grime that is impossible to clean or fake. You can either get that tone out of your guitar naturally or not at all. It sludges up solos, it turns riffs to treacle and lets rhythmic punches turn into slogs. But it never turns into a bog or becomes morose. Hell, they incorporate punk, hardcore and classic metal to spice up the speed or make edges even more serrated. 

For thirty years, Solace have walked their own path, and will continue to do so, even though Fading Failing Ruin stands as its most commanding destination. Not chasing reinvention, the band embraces the weight of their experience, forging towering riffs, bruising grooves, and moments of startling beauty into a timeless work that feels like the statement we’ve all been so desperate to hear. Every note carries the confidence of musicians who answer only to themselves, balancing unrelenting power with patient, deliberate craft. And that patience is what drives every song... 

And where Spiral Will might have been the obvious single, at the heart of the album lies Wrath's Object (The Big Fall). An epic that unfolds like a slow-burning storm. Its dreamlike opening gives way to waves of crushing heaviness, soaring guitar melodies, and restless emotion, revealing darkness and new depths with every turn. More than a centerpiece, it is the album's soul… The bands spirit captured. A journey through ruin, resilience, and release that embodies everything Solace have spent three decades becoming: uncompromising, expansive, and completely unforgettable… The heart of it all laid bare, Solace for everyone! 

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Kardeathian – Six

 

 

Kardeathian – Six

Dropping August 27th, on vinyl, through Worst Bassist Records and Broken Silence… The self-titled debut release by Dortmund trio Kardeathian! And out right now, the first single Six! Three minutes and twelve seconds of instrumental stoner rock and stoner metal bliss! Opening their stoner trucking, riff propellant around mid-section to let in some light and air before delivering a final stretch bolstered by doom and speeding of towards the horizon… Short, stomping and sweaty! A wicked first single and a promise for some deliciousKardeathian music come the end of August! 

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

 

 

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Top 10 Most Listened Artists Last Week…

REZN
Ealdor Bealu
Monolord
Nephila
Shadow of Jupiter
Hijss
Terra Black
Iron Jinn
Travo
Rainbow Patrol

We’re entering a new week! And we look back at a fairly doable week when it comes to Stoner HiVe posts. Thanks to our comrades Jon McGough and Ronny Dijksterhuis. For our in house poet delivered a wicked eleven spotted Quick Fire Friday session and Jon gave us on kick ass Khemmis and for the jaw-dropping Jovian Queen. And there were words for the Doom Charts Number One album from June: Tidal Wave! And a long overdue write-up about the lovely Green Desert Water. All in all… Not a bad week. Right? Well, let’s hope to do more this week! Have a great one! 

Stoner Hive’s Quick Fire Friday

 

Stoner Hive’s Quick Fire Friday

Welcome! To another wild Quick Fire Friday edition.. Courtesy of our in house poet: Ronny Dijksterhuis.Slinging his words with precision and honor he is here to show you the way through some seriously underground cul de sac's! Presented below are ten glorious singles and EP's all worth every second of your time... Ronny Dijksterhuis knows the deal! And you know what that means... Things will get hot and heavy from here on in!

For those of you who are still in WC football detox mode, we present you a full heavy underground team of top-notch players who would've left the eventual champions stranded in the middle of the Arizona desert with ease. No Philadelphia highlights, no unwanted halftime show and no hydration breaks, especially not in the desert where lots of our stars bloom in the best way possible, kicking up dust and eating cacti for breakfast, lunch and dinner while gulping sand like it's some kind of high quality Belgian beer. Yes, it's Quick Fire Friday again with not 8, not 9, not 10, but a once in a lifetime 11 (relatively) new singles and EP's we here and Stoner Hive think you all should check out to conquer the blistering heat of summer. Concentrating on Travo from Braga, Portugal seems like the perfect way to start this exercise.

Travo - Burial

'Burial' is the first appetiser from Travo's upcoming album 'Wasteland' that will see the light of day on October 2nd. It's a loud, thunderous and abrasive take on heavy psych with thick riffs, a monstrous rhythm section and an overdose of psychedelic goodness that blows you way back in your seat, waiting for that glorious moment to arrive when the sound barrier is being smashed to smithereens.

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30,000 Monkies - Prism Break / Super Rebound

30,000 Monkies from Beringen, Belgium are making sure you will all mark September 18th on you Calendar with a big red dot. Because the two songs they released so far from their upcoming album 'Super Rebound' (the title track and 'Prism Break') are a perfect example of technical, repetitive, experimental metal with lots of punch and more than enough variation and subtle shifts to keep your ears glued to the speakers of your sound system, taking the risk of permanent hearing damage for granted. An aggressive, blunt, in your face slab of metal that might best be described as Meshuggah on a doubled dose of steroids, but with an identity all its own.

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Arcane Montane - Around The Sun

'Around The Sun' is the second single from the self-tiled debut album by Arcane Montane, scheduled for release on September 26th. It's a scorching mix of seventies hardrock, stoner and NWOBHM displaying great musicianship and a singer with a clean, powerful voice and a little roughness somewhere hidden underneath. Or as the band states on their website: "Arcane Montane deliver the all out power, groove, intensity and presence of Ozzy riding bareback through the desert on a water buffalo." Hop on the beast and enjoy the ride!

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Terra Black - In Stone

Terra Black are preparing to unleash their new album 'Mirage' somewhere in the middle of September. 'In Stone' is the first glimpse and starts with a simple, yet effective bass line that immediately sucks you into a somewhat eerie atmosphere. It can be described as slowed-down stoner, bordering on doom, draped with a nice occult-like veil where every ingredient is exactly where it should be. No unnecessary show-offs, but one tight unit moving forward in unison with the sole purpose of giving this fantastic song all the room it needs to breathe, while the intertwining male and female vocals add another layer of mysticism.

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Suecide High - Feel the Flames

Suecide High produces infectious, high octane rawk 'n' roll mixed with powerful stoner on 'Feel the Flames'. It's not entirely representative of their upcoming debut 'Chaos Has Its Charm', as it appears to be the heaviest and sleaziest song on the album, but judging by the sample previews of all the other songs, we're in for one hell of a good rocking one come October 9th.

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Sun Voyager - Coming Down

Ready for some psychedelic stoner, packed inside a three minute song? Well, in that case you can turn to Sun Voyager to fulfil your appetite. Not for destruction, but for a speed course in astral exploration by way of a scorching hot desert. Start blasting their new single 'Coming Down' and you'll get the drift.

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Evil Eye - Under a Sabbath Moon

Back in May 2025 Evil Eye released their debut album 'Wizard War I'. Now they're back with a new single 'Under a Sabbath Moon' that is packed with Sabbathian riffs and lots of fuzzy goodness. If that ain't enough, there's a second song called 'High Atop the Mountain at Dawn (Dreaming of the Sea)' that follows the same recipe without sounding anywhere near the the same as 'Under a Sabbath Moon'. Together they clock in at about 16 minutes. It doesn't matter whether you call it a single b/w or a two track EP, because it's fucking great and a significant step forward from their first full length. Really looking forward to what they'll come up with in the future.

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Tomb - Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth

With this release there's no discussion possible about the format. This is an EP. Period. Hailing from Roanoke, VA, Tomb are hovering above you like a swarm of giant deadly wasps - the kind you would encounter in old-fashioned horror movies - ready to confront you with your own mortality. Be it crushing stoner ('Heavy Glow'), bulldozer-style doom ('Frail'), something in between ('Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth') or danceable melodic stoner ('Thunderverb (Cosmic Eye)'), the bullseye is being hit every time with pounding drums, thriving bass and soaring guitars with a mixture of very strong clean vocals and nasty growls that reside somewhere between hardcore, sludge and black metal.

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Phoxxxy Grama - The Sneak Attack Sessions

After so much regular stoner, doom and rock, it's time for a little sidestep. Not in power and intensity, but in the kind of music being made. Phoxxxy Grama's sound is basically a combination of melodic noise, alternative rock, grunge and a tiny bit of stoner, packed in first class songs and containing a wildfire of unexpected (and unexpectedly diverse) lead guitar shenanigans. Hope some of you will dig it too.

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Witchthroat Serpent - Cursed Night Circle

A couple of days ago Heavy Psych Sounds announced they'll be releasing a new album from contemporary doom legends Witchthroat Serpent on October 9th, titled 'Demons Left to Roam', Along with that announcement opening track 'Cursed Night Circle' was being presented as a preview. After a one minute spoken intro the track unfolds itself as a primary example of traditional doom. Slow to mid-tempo grooves with a slightly haunting quality, exactly the right amount of fuzz, a good vocal delivery and a steady base of bass and drums. In other words: everything you gloom-filled heart needs to lift the spirit even lower. Great stuff.

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Molior Superum - Mudslide Mama

Today (Friday July 24th) sees the release of Molior Superum's new single 'Mudslide Mama' which catches these Swedes at the top of their game. Swamp-driven stoner blues with a great hook and a sweet melody that gets your hips moving in no time. The perfect song to close this Quick Fire Friday in style and leave you behind with a sunny smile on your face. It's summer after all. Time to get up and dance.

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Khemmis – Khemmis

 

 

Khemmis – Khemmis
Nuclear Blast – 2026
Rock, Metal
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Having formed a cult following, releasing a string of top-notch albums, and breaking out of the underground with growing recognition throughout the larger metal community, Khemmis have come a long way since their debut back in 2015. Though I hate the term, this new release feels like a return to form, or at least a resurgence after the more divisive album Deceiver. The band sounds more fired up than ever, having truly evolved into their own sound. Though Khemmis have never been a ‘simple’ band, it seems like there are more complexities, layers, and ambition this go-around. Which leads to an album that rewards multiple listens, giving the listener time to unpack and discover all of its little nuances and intricacies. The guitars are beastly, the bass weighty, and the drums truly shine with their complexity. The contrast between the vocals has always been a major highlight, but the harsh vocals on this album have finally been captured with their full impact and intensity. Of course, the clean vocal harmonies remain as rich as ever, a powerful constant in the band’s distinct sound. Khemmis proves they are still a force to be reckoned with, and they still have plenty left to conquer.

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Green Desert Water – Eerie Meadows

 

Green Desert Water – Eerie Meadows
Small Stone Records / Kozmik Artifactz – 2026
Rock, Stoner, Southern
Rated: ****

This Green Desert Water feels like it might be meant for distilling some heavy bourbon and smokey whisky. One with a long lingering aftertaste... And Eerie Meadows might just be the angels’ share… 

It comes on slow. This new Green Desert Water album, like a morning mist hanging over a mountain road, slow to reveal itself but impossible to ignore once you're inside it. They don’t seem to rush anything. They’re here for the journey itself. They settle into deep, dust-covered grooves, letting warm fuzz, blues-soaked guitar lines and psychedelic shimmer do the talking while the rhythm section keeps everything moving with steady confidence. They know what they do and know how to get the best out of the ingredients used. 

The soulful vocals lead the way. The expressive guitar work steers the movement, without ever showboating, preferring feeling over flash. There is classic heavy rock, southern touched  swagger here. And track like The Blacksmith might be the best example of that. And if you long to experience something more expansive, letting that desert heat turn into more coolness and vistas full of drifting skies? Well, they’ve got you covered. Check out closing Meteora for instance. 

Movement is all it takes and it takes an artist to appreciate the slowness of it all. And on Eerie Meadows, the band is all about movement and slowness and atmosphere and a cool groove that is still able to get you hot and bothered. It creeps in slow, your addiction to this Green Desert Water. It does not grab your attention, it slowly steals it… 

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Jovian Queen – Magnum Dopus

 

 

Jovian Queen – Magnum Dopus 
Self-released – 2026
Rock, Doom, Stoner, Seventies
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This one was a nice surprise. It received more plays from me in June than some of the bigger names that released albums. It has that special something that’s not always easy to pinpoint or identify. In ways it’s a memory, a familiarity, and nostalgic. The Californian four-piece Jovian Queen present seven songs on Magnum Dopus, exploring early metal and proto-doom soundscapes. The recording has the feeling of a small jam room where the air hangs heavy with smoke, there’s dust on the vintage equipment, and the band are jamming out to their creations. The gritty production suits the material perfectly, giving the album a weathered, authentic old-school sound. Rich with catchy guitar riffs and melodies, the two guitars link up with some sick harmonies across Magnum Dopus, channeling the spirit of 70’s heavy rock, blending doom with a classic twin-guitar attack. Even if you can’t place them all, you can hear Jovian Queen’s influences on the album; there’s some Sabbath worship to be found sprinkled throughout, but fans of Mountain Witch, Brimstone Coven, and Mirror Queen will also feel right at home. 

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Tidal Wave – Volume Tree

 

 

Tidal Wave – Volume Tree
Ripple Music – 2026
Stoner, Doom
Rated: *****

The Lord Knows I’ve been spinning the shit out of all the Tidal Wave‘s releases ever since that wild Blueberry Muffin ended up on my plate. So, as I slouched at the bar, watching the empty stage, of a dubious watering hole, I sat up straight when Black Sabbath, Dio, a mountain of amplifier stacks and an industrial strength fuzz pedal all walked into the bar. The start of a joke perhaps? Or the start of a wild and wonderful show? That’s right, that show, ended up sounding a lot like the new Tidal Wave  album Volume Tree. They have taken the phrase “turn it up” as a personal challenge, serving up forty minutes of gloriously weighty riffs, thunderous grooves, and enough Dio-esque vocal heroics from Alexander “Sunkan” Sundqvist to make you involuntarily throw the horns. It may not reinvent the wheel, it may not even be a wheel… Either way… It’s thunderous, humorous and it will definitely flatten everything under several tonnes of glorious distortion! 

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