[Compilation] A Call to Instruments Vol.4

The 4th volume of the compilation series entitled "A Call To Instruments" was recently published on the official bandcamp page of Aza Records.

The compilation is consisted of 12 tracks from 12 bands that particiapte to Aza Records' collective and it is available for free downloading.

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[News] Neptune's Desert - Cannibal (new song from the upcoming album)

'Neptune's Desert' published the first track of their upcoming album "There will be blood".

The track's title is "Cannibal" and you can listen to it below.

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[Videotheque] Okwaho - God of Gold

A few days ago (on 7th May'18) Okwaho published their first official video for the song "God of Gold" which was included in their self titled debut album (read review & info here) they recently released.

Watch the video below.

Lyrics are available at the bottom of this post.

The production of the video was made by "Sick my Duck.sound & vision"

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[News] Rollin' Dice & Stress Case Scenario live, Pyrgos 12.May'18

Rollin' Dice and Stress Case Scenario are joining forces for an explosive heavy-rock night in Pyrgos, this Saturday, 12th May.

Both bands will be 'carrying' their debuts with them, Stress Case Scenario their first EP "Too Late to Save US" (mini review here) and Rollin' Dice their first full album "Way to the Sun" (review here).

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[Videotheque] Arrakis - Evdokia (cover)

Arrakis are reaching the 6th year of their existence and for decided to celebrate the occasion by making a live cover to the classic instrumental track "Evdokia" originally composed by Manos Loizos for the movie "Evdokia" (Alexis Damianos, 1971).

Watch the video below.

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[Suggestion] Cockblockers - Cockblockers

Cockblockers hail from Kalamata, Greece. They were formed in the (very hot) summer of 2011.

Through trial and error, they came up with the lineup that would allow them to take the next step, record their debut album.

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[Videotheque] Last Rizla - Oporto

Last Rizla just offered us their brand new track "Oporto", along with its official video!!

The song will be part of a special release, a double 7-inch split along with Friend of Gods, Rita Mosss and Sadhus (The Smoking Community).

Read below their announcement and watch the video.

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[Videotheque] 4LT. - It's No Good (Depeche Mode cover)

A few days ago, 4LT. gave in public their brand new video for their cover on Depeche Mode's song "It's No Good".

Read below their announcement and watch the video.

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[Review] Ommadon - End Times

Droning doom, hulking riffs, summoning enough power to break The Titans free of their imprisonment from Tartarus, the deepest part of the Underworld. Each detonating chord capable of shuddering the Pearly Gates right off their hinges.

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[News] 4LT. & Downtown Association [Live 10/5.Thes & 11/5.Ath]

“4LT.” (Athens) and “Downtown Association” (Thessaloniki), join forces for a double live gig in Thessaloniki (Thu.10.May) and Athens (Fri.11.May). The explosive hard rock tunes of Downtown Association meets the melodic alternative heavy rock of 4LT for two gigs full of hard and heavy music, accompanied with special guests in each town.

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[News] 2 Headed Dogs & 45Rats Live [27.Apr.'18]

Are you fed-up with seeing all around you the same stoner crap that's being produced in massive quantities lately?

Yes? Then this gig is probably the right one for you!

2 Headed Dogs and 45Rats are going to offer some tasty garage rock and instrumental rock'n'roll tunes for the pleasure of your ears.

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The Shrieks from Below Radioshow

----- What does it sound like? -----

Heavy music of all levels of depravity. Concentrating on new, mainly unsigned bands. (duration: ~1h)

----- When does it air? -----

Tuesdays

8:00pm EET || 7:00pm CET || 6:00pm UK || 1:00pm EST/EDT

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[Suggestion] Six Steps Above the Earth - Step 3: A Study On Human Nature

Six Steps above the Earth is the creative vessel of two musicians that like to experiment with slow and heavy music. After two “small” steps it is time for the big one! Step 3 is their first attempt to create a full-length album with more instruments and more fellow travellers.

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[News] Puta Volcano touring Europe w/ Purple Dino, & announce ''Harmony of Spheres'' 2nd vinyl pressing

After releasing their second full length album in April 2017, entitled "Harmony of Spheres", Puta Volcano are ready to tour for the first time outside of their country. Βy their side, Purple Dino, another upcoming hard-rock quartet from Greece, with their newly released album “And Now What?!”.

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[Quick Fixes] Named by the Sun - Deathcap (EP)

From the ashes of London's Landskap comes Named by the Sun. Blending blues attitude and heavy rock injected with a few doses of psychedelic mood the band's first recording is Deathcap, a 3-track instrumental EP featuring artwork by collage artist Dead Galaxy.

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[Compilation] Downtuned Sessions Vol.2 - Humming in the Night Sky

Downtuned Sessions Vol.2

'Humming in the Night Sky'

A collection of 13 tracks that will probably fill your psychedelic needs.

The compilation is consisted mostly of tracks that were released quite recently with only a couple of exceptions. 

If you enjoy the bands please support them any way you can.

Listen below on mixcloud:

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[Suggestion] Craang - S H IN E

Four years after their previous very successful album "To the Estimated size of the Universe" Craang are finally back to SHINE! Although, they haven't been totally silent those 4 years as they made two more discographic appearances:
1. with their single 'Death to Ming' (2016) and

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[News] 1000mods **Into the Spell European Tour 2018**

1000mods are hitting the road again! After their very succesfull tour in North America they launch another tour this time in Europe.

Starting on 14th April from Krakow [PL] they will be making  sixteen live appearances in various european citites.

The tour is organized by Sound of Liberation and Ouga Booga and the Mighty Oug.

Check the full schedule below:

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Releases, in threes [#4] a Psychedelic mayhem

 Entry #4: a Psychedelic Mayhem. 

MYTHIC SUNSHIP - "Upheaval" |

HEADROOM - "Head in the Clouds" |

10 000 RUSSOS - "Distress Distress" |

   

(In "Releases, in threes" three albums of about the same genre or attitude (or not) are reviewed in brief. Probably one would enjoy listening the three of them in a row, no matter the order.)

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[Videotheque] Knock Nevis - Cosmic Beach

"Knock Nevis" is a heavy rock'n'roll trio from Athens, Greece existing since since 2017.

The band was created by:

Jorgo (Korsikov) bass and vocals,

Andrew (ex - Drunk Motherfuckers) guitar 
Joe on drums.

Just yesterday (2/4) they gave in public the first sample of their music by uploading a rehearsal recording video on the band's official youtube channel for their song "Cosmic Beach".

Enjoy it below...

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[News] Downtuned Magazine & Radio on youtube

It was about time Downtuned Magazine & Radio created its own official youtube channel.

There is not much uploaded yet but we're just starting.

We thought it would be a good idea to start by uploading the radio-spots that many bands recorded for Downtuned Radio all those years.

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[Quick Fixes] Comacozer/Blown Out split ''In Search of Highs Vol.1''

This split LP between Austalians COMACOZER and the British BLOWN OUT was sold out in only 3 days time! But you can still enjoy this remarkable release digitally through bandcamp.
If you are already into space/psychedelic and jam/improvisation music there's a big chance that no introductions are necessary.

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Beton Arme Radioshow

-----What does it sound like?-----

Metal, gossip and bugatsa. (duration: 1h)

------When does it air?-----

Wednesday
10:00pm EET || 9:00pm CET || 3:00pm EST/EDT

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[Suggestion] Throne of Blood - Throne of Blood (EP)

Spring has already started to spread on the north hemisphere but three black metallers from Thessaloniki [GR] have different plans and are trying to delay it's coming a little bit more.

"Throne of Blood" are consisted of two former members of Sicks Daze, the guitarist and the bassist (here playing the drums) plus Ioanna ("Kakodemon", former member of Freefall and Kakoranger) in bass.

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[News] Fields of Locust new release coming soon

Putrefurnaced Guerrilla Sketches gave in publicity the artwork they designed for Fields of Locust's new track entitled "Ripples in Stagnation" that is going to be released soon. 

Also there is a chance that a second full album is going to be released (hopefully) shortly after that.

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[Compilation] Downtuned Sessions Vol.1 - Unbalance The Pen

Downtuned Sessions Vol. 1

'Unbalance The Pen'

A collection of heavy-psych and psychedelic tunes.

The list was originally compiled back in 2013 and it's now reuploaded on Downtuned's mixcloud so that it is available for everyone to enjoy it.

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[News] Planet of Zeus European tour 2018

Planet of Zeus announced the full schedule for their European spring tour 2018 that kicks off this April. The tour contains 22 gigs with 14 of those being co-headlined with Lionize.

Check the full tour schedule below:

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[News] WEEDWOLF Greek tour March'18

Weedwolf, the sludge-punks from Germanty are back in Greece for a tour!

They will be appearing at:

- UTOPIA A.D. Squat (Komotini, Palia Nomiki) on 22/3
- Matsaggou Squat (Volos) on 23/3

- Υπόγα Κ94 (Athens) on 24/3
- Αυτοδιαχειριζόμενο Στέκι-ΤΕΙ (Karditsa) on 26/3.

Also the band is going to play in Ioannina, Piraeus, and Thessaloniki but the info for those gigs are not yet available.

More info:

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[Suggestion] Okwaho - Okwaho

It's been almost 2,5 years since Okwaho released their first 3-track-demo and now they are back with their debut full album! It's heavy, it's low, it's slow, its sludgy, it's dark it's massive and it's angry, balancing between doom and sludge, with 'bluesy' attitude and the proper vocals. Highly recommended for fans of ultra bass sound, massive distortion and slow speeds.

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[News] Babel Trio new album teaser

Babel Trio, earlier today, gave in public a small teaser taken from their recordings for the track "Dervish Dance" which will be included in their upcoming sophomore album. Watch the teaser below....

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[Quick Fixes] Marijannah - Till Marijannah

We don't often get a release from the island of Singapore, although in the past there were some bands that emerged from the Singaporean underground and managed to be heard outside their country. Band like "Wormrot" (grindocre) and "The Caulfield Cult" (punk-post-hardcore).

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[Suggestion] Fuel Eater - Soberian Kinship

Fuel Eater evolved and improved their sound and decided to follow a more metal and groovy path. Although I'm not a very big fan of the southern style I listened repeatedly to this album and spotted some interesting aspects that may help the band establish a more personal style and character.

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