FRIDAY FREEBIE – GREY CZAR

GREY CZAR – EUARTHROPODIA Label: Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records Hailing from Salzburg, Austria, GREY CZAR is a four-piece heavy rock band blending melodic, riff-driven soundscapes with progressive elements. Their music shifts seamlessly between heavy and mellow tones, enriched by dual guitars, keys, bass, and dynamic multi-vocal arrangements. Euarthropodia is a concept album exploring themes of decline […]

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FRIDAY FREEBIE – DEEP VALLEY BLUES

DEEP VALLEY BLUES – SANGUE E VELENO LABEL: ARGONAUTA RECORDS The Italian band DEEP VALLEY BLUES, renowned for their captivating fusion of hard rock blues and psychedelic heavy rock with a raw sludge and stoner edge, proudly unveil their fourth full-length album Sangue E Veleno (Blood and Poison); a deeply personal album. The album showcases […]

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FRIDAY FREEBIE – IRONRAT

IRONRAT – BENEATH IT ALL LABEL: ARGONAUTA RECORDS UK-based doom heavyweights IRONRAT are back to reclaim their place in the heavy music scene with their sophomore album Beneath It All. This new record is a triumphant return nearly a decade after their acclaimed debut “Monument” (2015). Drawing inspiration from legendary acts like Red Fang, Cathedral, […]

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FRIDAY FREEBIE – PLASTICDROP

PLASTICDROP – LIFE, DEATH AND MIRACLES LABEL: ARGONAUTA RECORDS Italian alternative rock band PLASTICDROP presents their latest album, Life, Death and Miracles. This release marks a significant evolution in their sound, blending melodic hooks with heavier, rawer textures. The album explores personal and societal themes with emotional depth and unflinching honesty, balancing powerful riffs with introspective […]

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DOOM CHARTS – MAY 2025

“There’s no crime in giving yourself over to doom“ ~ probably misheard quote by Dr. Frank-N-Furter It’s that time again, when a month overflowing with new music across the heavy spectrum comes to an end and we’re left with the impossible task of funneling it all into 40 albums. A whopping 247 bands were voted […]

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DOOM CHARTS – APRIL 2025

“It is only with the heart that one can hear rightly; what is essential is invisible to the ear…“ ~ probably misread quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Open your hearts and let the good stuff in! It’s Bandcamp Friday! Peruse the list, listen to as much as you can and go purchase your favorite albums! […]

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DOOM CHARTS – FEBRUARY 2025

“Hey Siri, what is the Doom Patrol?” ~ Crazy Jane The ride continues! The Doom Patrol is loose again! Running fast and loud through a great selection of heavy music. Ten Years on, and the Contributors are all still incredibly stoked to send in their lists of favorite albums of the month. To tell you […]

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DOOM CHARTS – JANUARY 2025

Welcome to the first regular edition of the 2025 Doom Charts! Where we glance back at  January to hear what the first month of the new year brought us. Are you ready for another deluge of heaviness? We hope so! It’s been an amazing first month already, with 238 albums receiving votes this month. And […]

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FRIDAY FREEBIE – BITTERDUSK

BITTERDUSK – GUARDIÁN DEL VALLE Up next in the Friday Freebie flood is epic doom metal crew BITTERDUSK from Santiago, Chile, and their new album just out this month Guardi​á​n del Valle! Soaring, crushing, and roaring through its riffs, Guardi​á​n del Valle is the latest release from a band who have been at it since […]

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