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Author: Martin Williams

Bentrees 'Two Of Swords'
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Review: Bentrees ‘Two Of Swords’

22nd November 202124th December 2021 Martin Williams Argonauta Records, Bentrees, Fuzz, Psych

I’m not entirely sure what sort of cosmic coincidence occurred that has me reviewing not one, but TWO killer, Italian

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Low Orbit ‘Crater Creator’
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Review: Low Orbit ‘Crater Creator’

19th November 202124th December 2021 Martin Williams Fuzz, Low Orbit, Pink Tank Records, Space Rock

It goes without saying that science fiction, and space in general, are common themes running through many a stoner rock

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Unleashed 'No Sign Of Life'
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Review: Unleashed ‘No Sign Of Life’

18th November 202124th December 2021 Martin Williams Death Metal, Napalm Records, Unleashed

To any fan of Swedish death metal, or death metal in general, Unleashed need no introduction, but I’ll give a

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Various Artists ‘Brown Acid: The Thirteenth Trip’
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Review: Various Artists ‘Brown Acid: The Thirteenth Trip’

9th November 202115th December 2021 Martin Williams Brown Acid, Heavy Rock, Proto-Metal, RidingEasy Records, Various Artists

The RidingEasy Records Brown Acid series have proven to be one of the best, and most anticipated releases of the

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Monolord 'Your Time To Shine'
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Review: Monolord ‘Your Time To Shine’

25th October 20218th December 2021 Martin Williams Doom, Monolord, Relapse Records

Monolord’s ascension to the forefront of the global stoner/doom consciousness has been as swift as it has been deserved. The

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High Desert Queen ‘Secrets of the Black Moon’
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Review: High Desert Queen ‘Secrets Of The Black Moon’

20th October 202126th November 2021 Martin Williams Heavy Rock, High Desert Queen, Ripple Music

Austin Texas’s High Desert Queen created a bit of a stir, signing to Ripple Music for their anticipated debut Secrets

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Green Lung ‘Black Harvest’
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Review: Green Lung ‘Black Harvest’

18th October 202126th November 2021 Martin Williams Doom, Green Lung, Heavy Rock, Svart Records

London’s Green Lung made quite the impact, initially with their debut EP Free The Witch, but went global with their

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Loose Sutures ‘A Gash With Sharp Teeth And Other Tales’
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Review: Loose Sutures ‘A Gash With Sharp Teeth And Other Tales’

15th October 202125th November 2021 Martin Williams Electric Valley Records, Garage Rock, Loose Sutures

When I hear a band described with a combination of adjectives such as ‘garage’, ‘fuzz’ and ‘stoner’ I’m immediately intrigued.

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Melvins ‘Five Legged Dog’
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Review: Melvins ‘Five Legged Dog’

11th October 202112th November 2021 Martin Williams Acoustic, Ipecac Recordings, Melvins

Chances are if you’re reading this review on The Sleeping Shaman, Melvins need no introduction. I could make a pretty

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Dan ‘Dano’ Sanchez
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Monolith Of The Mesa: Rest In Peace Dan ‘Dano’ Sanchez

1st October 202117th August 2022 Martin Williams Dano Sanchez, Monolith Of The Mesa, RIP

In what’s becoming an all-to-familiar occurrence the last few years, the stoner/doom community suffered yet another loss, when Monolith On

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Mono ‘Pilgrimage Of The Soul’
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Review: MONO ‘Pilgrimage Of The Soul’

16th September 202128th October 2021 Martin Williams Mono, Pelagic Records, Post-Rock

Japanese experimentalists MONO are a band that have been in my periphery for roughly two decades. I’ve heard their name,

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