Devils Hunt Me Down – In Media Res

Devils Hunt Me Down – In Media Res (Episode 1)

Self released – 2017

Rock, Alternative, Stoner

Rated: ***

Whenever a relatively new band teams up with producer Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden) it definitely raises expectations and one cannot help but getting anxious to hear the end result. Well, the four amigos that make up Devils Hunt Me Down deliver something wild and interesting with their In Media Res (Episode 1) EP. A full album released over the course of the upcoming year in the form of three EP’s. And judging from the first release we shall be in for quite a treat. Cause these four songs are filled with a might groove, choppy riffs and a funky vocalist. There is also something northern about these tracks. Something with a chilly air and a warm touch. Even though that is something which is not easy to explain, it has to do with the overall feel. With a distinct break in its rhythmic pulse and a bouncy atmosphere, the tracks do still remember a bit of an earlier project of one or more members named Mind Vice. But this has a distinctly more dance vibe and energetic ambiance. And with all that, it might sound poppy, but it is not, it still growls, it still bites and it still draws blood!

(Written by JK)

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Stoner HiVe’s Quick Fire Friday

Stoner HiVe’s Quick Fire Friday

Here we are with the first Quick Fire Friday of 2015! The Stoner HiVe Quick Fire Friday segment is a feature of a handful of bands and only a small amount of words to help spread their musical prowess and our melodic belief… 

Endless Sundown – In Brackets

I wandered through the grimy streets of Lyon before. Besides the rivers and near the station. And I’ve talked to the girls who work the streets. But I had business further down. But Endless Sundown, who hails from that city, does not sound as dark and filthy as the city I experienced back then. Highly accomplished and with luscious bass work we hear this clean edge that explodes into something that exhumes through aching. Lyon, I should go back there soon…

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Ponamero Sundown – Blood Feud

Another day, another Sundown! The Swedish troublemakers of Ponamero Sundown are in the middle of recording their third album. And to keep interests peaked and our love for the Sundown ever growing, they released a single. Teasing motherfuckers that they are! After simply announced that this monstrous groovy bastard will not even be featured on the album! Holy shitballs!

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Curse of The North – Sleep While You Can

Seattle heavy rock trio Curse of The North are gearing up to release their debut full-length album entitled: I. And to spark the interest of everyone that loves heaviness they’ve released a video for Sleep While You Can. Which starts off as a slow and clean race around the track before it gets grimy, gritty and speedy!

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Mind Vice – Consumer Nation

Another day, another Seattle. After the highly entertaining Set This Thing In Motion released at the end of 2013 and Mind Vice earlier that year. The guys from Mind Vice return. Bouncing basslines and funky grooves are key on the new single Consumer Nation. Ballsy stuff! And they get more grungy, heavy and breaky on the B-Side The Profit. And yes, there is some social commentary, so beware of subliminal messages!

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Mind Vice – Set This Thing In Motion

Mind Vice – Set This Thing In Motion

Self released – 2013

Rock, Seventies, Grunge, Funk, Hard, Stoner

Rated: ****

The Seattle foursome Mind Vice released their debut effort early this year and it tickled the heart, set the blood on fire and had given hope once more for something magical on the horizon. The guys now return with a follow-up four track EP called Set This Thing In Motion. On it they expand and explode their identity turning into a completely bigger animal. Sure we still here some grunge, funk, blues, stoner and hardrock amongst the four little ditties. But they have grown and are now aiming for bigger things with Zeppelin references and wicked walking and thumping basslines. Especially on Like This, which screams for big live performances and dancing with that cute blonde in the audience hoping for more. Mind Vice has called upon tradition to bring them ever forward. And onwards they go…  

(Written by JK)

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Mind Vice – Mind Vice

Mind Vice – Mind Vice

Self released – 2013

Rock, Grunge, Stoner, Funk, Sludge

Rated: ****

Hailing from the grunge battleground of Seattle the four guys from Mind Vice have been heralded as the next Soundgarden or a funked out slowed down Nirvana; rest assured there’s a heavy buzz surrounding these guys. And rightfully so. On their full-sized self-titled album they provide heavy blues fuel for the alternative rock minded fiends. Combining rock funk from Primus and Peppers to the wailing sounds of Cornell and some old school rock from the seventies. Smearing it all out over on sludge bordering stoner or open sounding grunge. And then for the most part; not the plastered version of the nineties but one that leans heavily on the example set by older giants and a jamband attitude. Leaving the listener experiencing heavy Jazz Hell on one occasion; slow and Weary Blues the next and above all something highly soulful and equally exciting. It tickles the heart, set the blood on fire and gives hope once more for something magical on the horizon…

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