https://youtu.be/uOIA6RONj5k?si=Vg8cXa_A1aTPAB5g
La meva #CançóDelDia per al dimecres 15 d'octubre és aquesta de les #Lucifer #Berlín #HeavyMetal #OccultRock ❤️🔥!
#OccultRock
#nowplaying the new Album "Skeletá" by the band #ghost from #sweden
#retrorock #stadiumrock #mystic #occultrock #albumsof2025
Personal Rating: 9 / 10
Recommended Tracks: "Peacefield", "Marks of the evil One", "Lachryma, "Cenotaph", "Satanized", "Guiding Lights", "Umbra"
Is Satan Real?
by Church of the Cosmic Skull
https://churchofthecosmicskull.bandcamp.com/album/is-satan-real-2
Blood Ceremony 🇨🇦
Living With the Ancients (2011)
#OccultRock #TraditionalDoomMetal
https://open.spotify.com/album/3Ixd0Z5uiqGuEXgQoFROYq
#nowplaying the new album "A Crack in Everything" by the band #InTheCompanyOfSerpents from the #usa
#doommetal #occultrock #StonerDoom #stonermetal
Personal Rating: 3/10
Recommended Tracks: -
https://inthecompanyofserpentsdoom.bandcamp.com/album/a-crack-in-everything
#TheMetalDogArticleList
#BraveWords–WhereMusicLives
Sweden’s YEAR OF THE GOAT To Release Trivia Goddess Album In September; Music Video For First Single “Alucarda” Streaming
#YearOfTheGoat #TriviaGoddess #Alucarda #Sweden #OccultRock #NapalmRecords #SwedishMetal #HardRock #70sRock #September2025
#MusicWomenWednesday Blood Ceremony - Goodbye Gemini 🎶 Love this band and Alia O'Brien rocks! #metal #occultrock #doommetal #psychedelic #stonerrock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRJwTS_2M5M
#NowPlaying The Devil's Blood - The Time of Time No Evermore 🎶 Its perfect weather to listen to this band. They're evil in the fun way. For fans of Jess and the Ancient Ones, Lucifer and Blood Ceremony etc. #metal #psychedelic #hardrock #occultrock
#NowPlaying #TheMetalDogIsNowPlaying
#MercyfulFate
Melissa
Curse of the Pharaohs
YouTube Search:
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Songwhip:
https://songwhip.com/Mercyful-Fate/Curse-of-the-Pharaohs
LastFM:
https://www.last.fm/music/Mercyful+Fate/_/Curse+of+the+Pharaohs
Lyrics:
https://genius.com/Mercyful-fate-curse-of-the-pharaohs-lyrics
#MercyfulFate #KingDiamond #HankShermann #MichaelDenner #TimiHansen #KimRuzz #HeavyMetal #BlackMetal #NWOBHM #DanishMetal #EuropeanMetal #Metal80s #OccultRock
#NowPlaying #TheMetalDogIsNowPlaying
#MercyfulFate
In the Shadows
Egypt
YouTube Search:
https://youtube.com/results?search_query=Mercyful+Fate+In+the+Shadows+Egypt
Songwhip:
https://songwhip.com/Mercyful-Fate/Egypt
LastFM:
https://www.last.fm/music/Mercyful+Fate/_/Egypt
Lyrics:
https://genius.com/Mercyful-fate-egypt-lyrics
#MercyfulFate #KingDiamond #HankShermann #MichaelDenner #TimiHansen #KimRuzz #HeavyMetal #BlackMetal #NWOBHM #DanishMetal #EuropeanMetal #Metal80s #OccultRock
https://youtu.be/pWIBRI9NqAc?si=zcOXQgZb7RZHrK7z
La meva #CançóDelDia per al dijous 12 de juny és aquesta dels #Witchcraft #Örebro #OccultRock #DoomMetal #HardRock 👻!
By Mystikus Hugebeard
Once, Witchcraft were a prominent figure in the analog rock/metal scene, mentioned alongside acts like Orchid, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, and The Sword. They treated us to some right bangers like 2005’s Firewood and 2012’s Legend, and I was eagerly anticipating whatever might come after 2016’s Nucleus. What eventually followed was the acoustic and intensely somber Black Metal, which struck me as less of a Witchcraft album and more as a hyper-personal form of artistic expression by multi-instrumentalist frontman Magnus Pelander, something meant for him and him alone. It’s an honest and compelling artistic work, but it can be difficult to recall amidst the context of Witchcraft’s proggy occult doom/rock discography. Now, with two fresh band members, Witchcraft have reincorporated the lo-fi buzz n’ fuzz of their analog roots in 2025’s Idag.
When I first snagged Idag, I was struck by Witchcraft’s label change from Nuclear Blast to Heavy Psych Sounds, but it becomes immediately apparent as to why upon first listen. Idag is notably fuzzier than Witchcraft’s previous work, leaning heavily into the stoner-doom sound. In some cases, this manifests as Pentagram-adjacent chugging doom in the beefy riffs of “Burning Cross” or the slowly building grooves of “Idag.” The Coven-meets-Sergeant Thunderhoof nature of proto-Witchcraft is still present in the faster grooves of “Drömmar Av Is” and “Drömmen Om Död Och Förruttnelse,” though they haven’t escaped a healthy coat of fuzz. Some moody Black Metal acoustics return as well, given a refreshing shot of vigor without sacrificing atmosphere like in “Christmas.” Idag is all around well-produced and well-performed; it’s easy to buy into Idag, whether you’re a newcomer or returning fan.
Then again, it’s never been hard to buy into Witchcraft, because Witchcraft have long since established a pattern of writing rock solid music, and that’s exactly what Idag is: rock solid. The best songs in Idag will often find a strong core groove and then let it carry the bulk of the weight. “Drömmar Av Is” is a punctual tune that lands on a critically funky groove right out of the gates and hammers it home with minimal distraction. This song contrasts well with the more varied tunes like the eight-minute opener, “Idag,” which follows a similar philosophy of sticking to strong core ideas, all of which are given appropriate time to germinate with a delightful tempo increase in the latter half to keep the song from stagnating. Idag’s riffs might not always be the most audacious or inventive riffs ever made, but they’re effective and catchy. Then again, Idag is undeniably elevated by Pelander’s killer pipes. He’s the sort of singer you could recognize in anything, and his rich voice adds a lot of character to the music. Unintentional or not, I enjoy the detail of his voice sounding oh-so-slightly off-key with some of the guitars in “Om Du Vill.” It’s a nice touch of authenticity and reintroduces some of the vulnerability from Black Metal.
That authenticity also strikes at the chord of what makes Idag work for me; to my ears, from a songwriting standpoint, Idag is the sort of thing one might hear blasting from a garage, whereupon you’d find a couple of lads bangin’ on their instruments in ways that Just Sound Neat. That unrefined quality, that coarseness, is something I cherish, and Idag scratches that itch. The lead guitars across Idag howl with warbling feedback, and I love the unrestrained summer fun of the drum and guitar fills in “Irreligious Flamboyant Flame.” It is a bit of a double-edged sword, though. I appreciate the grime, but I also recognize that Idag lacks the consistency and focus to truly hook me like Legend did. It’s not like Witchcraft are suddenly a “jam band” on Idag, but it’s giving the moniker some funny looks. There are just enough frustrating oddball choices to be noticeable. As a comparatively longer song and practical closer, “Spirit” lacks the escalation that made “Idag” work, and the chorus in “Irreligious Flamboyant Flame” is a bit limp. Furthermore, both “Gläntan (Längtan)” and the actual closer “Om Du Vill (Slight Return)” feel out of place and borderline pointless.
I was lukewarm on my first spin of Idag, but it has grown on me. It might not be the most essential Witchcraft record, but it is nevertheless worth the time of any Witchcraft fan or purveyor of fuzzy stoner jams. But no matter how I felt about Idag, it wouldn’t have been a more potent feeling than my relief that Witchcraft is still making music. I will always look forward to their next release.
Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Heavy Psych Sounds
Websites: facebook | bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: May 23rd, 2025
#2025 #30 #BlackMetal #Coven #Firewood #HeavyPsychSoundsRecords #Idag #Legend #May25 #OccultMetal #OccultRock #Orchid #Review #Reviews #SergeantThunderhoof #StonerMetal #StonerRock #TheSword #UncleAcidAndTheDeadbeats #Witchcraft
Today's music:
CROWLEY - Silver Star
#rock #OccultRock #HardRock #uk #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic
#MusicWomenWednesday Purson - Electric Landlady 🎶 This band really should have been bigger. Maybe in a different decade. #metal #occultrock #hardrock #psychedelic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boscR_9EE5Q
#NowPlaying Purson - Desire's Magic Theatre 🎶 One for #MusicWomenWednesday! #metal #occultrock #hardrock #psychedelic
Hoy es #juernes y estoy desconectado de todo el mundo en el curro cabalgando a lomos del riff infinito.
#StonerMetal #Sludge #Doom #desertrock #occultrock
#NowPlaying Jess And The Ancient Ones - Jess And The Ancient Ones 🎶 One for #MusicWomenWednesday! In the style of Lucifer and Blood Ceremony amongst others which might interest @alicemcalicepants . #metal #hardrock #psychedelicrock #occultrock
Warlung – The Poison Touch Review
By Steel Druhm
What better way to bounce back from a week of depressive, melancholic doom than to marinate oneself in a hard-rocking retro stoner/occult release by an act totally unknown to me? Texas-based Warlung boast a spectacular name and though The Poison Touch is their 5th album, they’ve managed to evade my metal detector until now. Their sound is a mix of 70s rock, stoner doom, and occult metal with flashes of NWoBHM-inspired rowdiness sprinkled throughout. It’s highly riff-centric and the band has a certain carefree charm and likeablity factor. Over the course of The Poison Touch, you’ll be reminded of acts like Ghost, Doctor Smoke, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, and of course, Black Sabbath. That’s not the worst recipe to work from and the band has chops. That should be enough to keep you breathing, right?
Warlung coughs up a solid first impression on opener “Digital Smoke” which is a raucous, groovy rocker that reminds me equally of Cauldron and Doctor Smoke. It’s catchy as fook and easy to like with meaty riffs churning away as George Baba and Phillip Bennet swap vocal lines. One of them (I’m not sure which) sounds a lot like Doctor Smoke’s Matt Tluchowski and his nasally delivery is upbeat and pleasant. This one got stuck in my brain on the first spin and I can’t seem to dislodge the smoke. “White Light Seeker” delivers a lead riff that sounds like it was “borrowed” from Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and the song delivers hooky, groovy retro rock with a strong 70s doom edge. It’s an instant winner that sticks like Alien Tape™. Album set piece “Spell Speaker” is a nearly 9-minute odyssey that starts life sounding a lot like Iron Butterfly’s immortal classic “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” before drifting into lazy hazy 70s hard rock and veering into Sabbath and Ghost territories. It’s a sprawling, unhurried saga that takes as much time as it wants to set the mood, with side quests into trippy guitar noodling. Surprisingly, it all works very well and the minutes fly by before you realize it. A very cool tune.
The back half of The Poison Touch is less adventurous, opting for more direct stoner rock attacks, but they generally hit pay dirt. “Holy Guide” reminds of Freedom Hawk and Uncle Acid, and closer “29th Scroll, 6th Verse” goes hard on the same kind of fuzzy bounce and groove Uncle Acid made their name with. The band’s agile songcraft makes things entertaining and memorable and they bring real chops to the execution, especially in the fretboard department. While no track feels completely unworthy, short interlude “Mourning Devils” doesn’t add much, and “Rat Bastard” is a bit too goofy, though the riffs are there in abundance. At a trim 36 minutes, the album flows past in a flash, and even “Spell Speaker” doesn’t interrupt the rocking momentum.
Baba and Bennett share axe work as well as vocal duties and they do a fine job on both fronts. The guitar tandem loads the material with sharp riffs of various eras and styles and it’s a pleasure to hear them playing off one another as they move from hard-charging riffs to 70s psych rock, doom, and bong-fueled noodle sessions. They borrow from all the right sources and keep things interesting most of the time. The vocals are good too, vibrant and quirky, sometimes sounding a lot like Papa Emeritus. There’s a playfulness to them that works well with the music and throughout the album Baba and Bennett remind me of roughly 10 other stoner and doom vocalists, so variety is not an issue here.
Warlung bring a sense of joy and just enough inventiveness to the stoner/retro rock genre to make a lasting impression and what they do on The Poison Touch is mighty tough to dislike. It’s the kind of album that grows on you with every spin and there are some slick, killer tunes camping out here. I almost gave it a higher score and I’m enjoying it enough to start examining their back catalog, so they’re doing something right. If you need a fun, mindless palate cleanser of an album that pairs well with beers, buds, and other buds, catch yourself a nasty case of Warlung. Cough, cough, cough, cough DA-DA, DA-DA-DA!
Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 302 kbps mp3
Label: Heavy Psych Sounds
Websites: facebook.com/warlungband | instagram.com/warlung
Releases Worldwide: February 14th, 2025
#2025 #30 #AmericanMetal #BlackSabbath #Cauldron #DoctorSmoke #Feb25 #FreedomHawk #Ghost #HeavyPsychSoundsRecords #OccultRock #Review #Reviews #StonerRock #UncleAcidAndTheDeadbeats
Texas stoner metal band Warlung have a new album in hand, their fifth: The Poison Touch. Review at FFR, https://flyingfiddlesticks.com/2025/02/14/warlung-the-poison-touch-heavy-psych-sounds-2025/ #metal #heavymetal #rock #hardrock #HeavyPsychSoundsRecords #Warlung #stoner #stonermetal #stonerrock #Houston #doom #protodoom #occultrock #occultmetal #occult
#NowPlaying Green Lung - This Heathen Land 🎶 I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ONE FOR SORROW! <ahem> #metal #doommetal #stonermetal #occultrock
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