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Lamp Of The Universe 'Existence Of The Self' Artwork
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Review: Lamp Of The Universe ‘Existence Of The Self’

17th March 202617th March 2026 Domenico 'Mimmo' Caccamo Acid Rock, Lamp Of The Universe, Psych, Sound Effect Records

My introduction to the extraordinary soundscapes crafted by Craig Williamson, known as Lamp Of The Universe, a true psych-acid folk

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Minstrel Alessio Ferrari aka Upupayāma
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In Den Gärten Pharaos: A Conversation With Acid Folk Minstrel Alessio Ferrari aka Upupayāma

27th September 202427th September 2024 Domenico 'Mimmo' Caccamo Acid Rock, Folk, Psych, Upupayāma

It has been almost four years since the fascinating opportunity first arose to converse with Alessio Ferrari, known by his

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The Sonic Dawn 'Phantom' Artwork
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Review: The Sonic Dawn ‘Phantom’

23rd May 202423rd May 2024 Martin Williams Acid Rock, Heavy Psych Sounds, Psych, The Sonic Dawn

Danish trio, The Sonic Dawn, return with Phantom, their first release since 2020’s Mirage, and while they’ve been on my

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Review: Thomas Greenwood And The Talismans ‘Ateş’

3rd April 20243rd April 2024 Domenico 'Mimmo' Caccamo Acid Rock, Psych, Subsound Records, Thomas Greenwood And The Talismans

When in 2021, by chance, I came across Valley Of The Sun, a single by Bergamo, Italy’s psych acid folk

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Premiere: The Sonic Dawn ‘Pan Am’ – From New Album ‘Phantom’ That Drops 10th May

21st March 202421st March 2024 Lee Edwards Acid Rock, Heavy Psych Sounds, Psych, The Sonic Dawn

Denmark’s The Sonic Dawn are a psych and acid rock power trio who embrace the swirling kaleidoscopic sounds of the

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Smote 'Genog'
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Review: Smote ‘Genog’

8th March 202317th January 2026 Reza Mills Acid Rock, Folk, Kraut, Rocket Recordings, Smote

Having cleared my decks review wise and with the only album on my books not due for a while, I

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Jeffrey Alexander + Heavy Lidders ‘Elixor Of Life’
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Review: Jeffrey Alexander + Heavy Lidders ‘Elixor Of Life’

29th November 202111th January 2022 Tom Hanno Acid Rock, Cardinal Fuzz Records, Centripetal Force Records, Jeffrey Alexander

Cardinal Fuzz (UK/Europe) and Centripetal Force (North America) will be releasing a 300-copy vinyl run of Jeffrey Alexander + Heavy

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Dust Mountain ‘Hymns For Wilderness’
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Review: Dust Mountain ‘Hymns For Wilderness’

19th October 202126th November 2021 Harry Holmes Acid Rock, Dust Mountain, Folk, Svart Records

April this year seems long ages ago, and much of Roadburn Festival’s spectacular effort to bring the world a piece

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Earthless / Harsh Toke – Split
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Earthless / Harsh Toke – Split – CD/LP/DD 2016

23rd May 20167th September 2019 Pete Green 2016, Acid Crusher, Acid Rock, CD, Digital, Earthless, Harsh Toke, Jam, LP, Mount Swan, Pete Green, Psych, Review, Split, Tee Pee Records

I’ll admit it: I’m an addict. It’s got to the point now with new Earthless releases that I literally get

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V/A ‘Sweet Times – Volume 2’ – 4 Way Split 7″ 2014

7th October 20143rd September 2019 Ollie Stygall 2014, 7", Acid Rock, Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Gorilla, Heavy Rock, Metalleg, Ollie Stygall, Retro, Review, Rock 'n' Roll, Sultan Bathery, The Golden Grass, Who Can You Trust Records

Growing up in the 80’s as a young metal head you would often find yourself drawn to the output of

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Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats ‘Runaway Girls’ 7″/DD 2014

3rd September 20143rd September 2019 Jeremy Moore 2014, 7", Acid Rock, Digital, Garage Rock, Jeremy Moore, Psych, Review, Rise Above Records, Runaway Girls, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats

Call it shyness or a calculated decision to challenge fans and annoy critics and media, but Uncle Acid’s unwillingness (until

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Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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Following Wednesday’s premiere of an excerpt built around INTERVAL 1, TESA return with a second glimpse into TESA MAN, this

Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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Video Premiere: Desert Storm ‘Law Unto Myself’ – Taken From New Album That Drops 6th March

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Video Premiere: The Mon ‘Ritual Of Night Violence’ – From ‘Songs Of Embrace’ That Drops 6th March
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