Canadian band Doom Stoned have crafted, unsurprisingly, based on the name, a doom meets stoner metal sound that they describe as "raw, ruthless and creative."
Introducing: HEADMIND
Step into the dark and tormented world of metaphorical protagonist Scott in the hypnotically oppressive grunge, rock, doom and heavy metal-tinged sound of French newcomers HEADMIND.
Introducing: Ravenswood
Stoner rockers Ravenswood are true OGs of the grunge scene, given that guitarist Chad was lucky enough to have seen Nirvana play live in Seattle before their debut album Bleach dropped. And the band have crafted a dank and moody, seriously low-tuned (B-standard) stoner rock sound that's deliciously more-ish and they describe as "Lovecraftian post-Sludge."
Introducing: Distorted Reflection
Doom rules as three titans of the Greek metal world join forces in the new band Distorted Reflection, who summarise their approach as "heavy, doom, epic."
New Band of the Week: GNASCH
Bristol newcomers GNASCH formed out of an "eagerness to keep the music primitive and underdeveloped."
New Band of the Week: Margarita Witch Cult
Riff-lovers everywhere gather around because "heavy riff disciples" Margarita Witch Cult are here to become your torchbearers of unholy din.
Introducing: SWEARS
Middlesbrough band SWEARS offer up a dark and brooding rock sound fused with elements of grunge, doom and pop, which they describe as "hot n' heavy."
Introducing: Achachak
Stoner rock band Achachak have honed a doomy, groovy sound laced with delicious riffs that they describe as "slow, psychedelic and loud."
Introducing: ILLT
After composing music for countless Norwegian films and TV shows and even winning a Norwegian Emmy, a love for extreme metal genres sees solo project ILLT unleashed on the world.
Introducing: The Rhubarb
Glasgow band The Rhubarb have honed an intoxicating dark and doomy stoner rock sound that fuses dual vocals with deliciously heavy fuzzy riffs.