#Occult Rock

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Comus – First Utterance LP

Halloween Season: Occult Rock

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Jinx Dawson / Coven

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Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats // I'll Cut You Down

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DANCE ROCK !

Artists: INXS, The B-52's, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Was (Not Was)

Most popular Era: 80s

Basic definition: Dance rock music is a high-energy genre that infuses elements of rock with danceable rhythms. Characterized by its pulsating beats, driving guitar riffs, and catchy melodies, artists in the genre often blend traditional rock instrumentation with electronic elements.

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OCCULT ROCK !

Artists: Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, Blue Cheer, Ghost, Coven

Most popular Era: 70s

Basic definition: Occult rock is a subgenre that originated in the late 60s. Incorparating elements of doom metal, psychedelic rock, and blues rock, occult rock manages to capture themes of mysticism, the supernatural, and occultism in its lyrics and imagery.

Song examples:

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

Coven - Lost Without A Trace

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"...BY THE LAKE A YOUNG GIRL WAITS, UNSEEING SHE BELIEVES HERSELF UNSEEN, SHE SMILES..."

PIC(S) INFO: Mega spotlight on A.I. generated expansion of sleeve/cover art to BLACK SABBATH's eponymous 1970 debut album. Artwork uploaded to Reddit by "gatorpuppetofficial" in 2023. Original photograph by Keith McMillan.

"Still falls the rain, the veils of darkness shroud the blackened trees, which contorted by some unseen violence, shed their tired leaves, and bend their boughs towards a grey earth of severed bird wings. among the grasses, poppies bleed before a gesticulating death, and young rabbits, born dead in traps, stand motionless, as though guarding the silence that surrounds and threatens to engulf all those that would listen. Mute birds, tired of repeating yesterdays terrors, huddle together in the recesses of dark corners, heads turned from the dead, black swan that floats upturned in a small pool in the hollow. there emerges from this pool a faint sensual mist, that traces its way upwards to caress the chipped feet of the headless martyr's statue, whose only achievement was to die to soon, and who couldn't wait to lose. the cataract of darkness form fully, the long black night begins, yet still, by the lake a young girl waits, unseeing she believes herself unseen, she smiles, faintly at the distant tolling bell, and the still falling rain."

-- ROGER BROWN (opening poem inside the gatefold sleeve to BLACK SABBATH's 1970 debut LP)

Source: www.reddit.com/r/blacksabbath/comments/13gpay7.

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Blue Öyster Cult ✛

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285. Polar Veil - Hexvessel (Atmospheric/Post-Black/Doom Metal, 2023)

Art by Benjamin König

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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT

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Jex Toth - The Places You Walk

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Comus - Song To Comus

Halloween Season: Occult Rock

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Fanart I had the honour to create for Brazilian fanpages Ghost Charts and Ghost Latamtour <3

They used it as icons and stickers they selled on Sep. 20 and 21 for fans in São Paulo, Brazil. All the amount collected will be donated to NGOs carefully chosen by them. I couldn't afford the tickets to the rituals, but I'm glad my art was able to represent me there :)

Thanks a lot for trusting me! If you have Ghost, you have everything \m/

DON'T STEAL MY ART! Wherever you may use it, please credit me.

PS: if you happened to get one of the stickers, please let me know!

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"Las Telas De La Mente" by Buenos Aires, Argentina-based dark and "occult" rock band Amáutica off of their 2024 album Sin Altares

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WARLUNG Reveal New Music Video “29th Scroll 6th Verse”

~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

By Billy Goate

Artwork by Laura Bennett

There's no denying the deep, groovy, doomy heavy rock vibe of WARLUNG on their new music video, airing the first single from their upcoming 5th studio album, 'The Poison Touch' (2025). Lyrics draw upon moments from the original Planet of the Apes movie (I'm talking the one from way back in '68), scripted by classic Twilight Zone writer Rod Serling:

Beware the beast man, for he is the devil's pawn. Alone among God's primates, he kills for sport or lust or greed. Ye, he will murder his brother to possess his brother's land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him. Drive him back into his jungle lair. For he is the harbinger of death.

This screed was preserved in the Apes' sacred scripture, "29th Scroll 6th Verse," which is the title of this album-closer. Its truth is self-evident, generation after generation, bringing chills when you hear the words: "No way out..."

"This is an ode to classic sci-fi," the band explains. "The song warns against the destructiveness of human nature. It’s an interpretation of the Law Giver’s sacred scriptures from The Planet of the Apes lore."

Warlung's forthcoming 8-tracker is bursting with energy, made immediately recognizable by the distinctive two-vocalist approach of axemen George Baba and Philip Bennet that deliver some truly effective choruses, with delicious guitar harmonies, hell-yeah solos, and poignant riffs, backed by the stalwart and inventive rhythm section of Chris Tamez (bass) and Ethan Tamaz (drums). These two brothers bring dramatic punch to "29th Scroll, 6th Verse," making its message all the more gripping.

You can pre-order The Poison Touch starting today on Heavy Psych Sounds, with the release date slated for February 14th on multiple variants of vinyl as well as compact disc and digital (get it here). Mixed and mastered by Travis Weatherred of fellow Houston band Fostermother, whose recent album Echo Manor was lauded in these pages.

Warlung's tight, highly-charged sound and earnest vocals possess the stage, making them a must-see live, and I know Europe will be pumped to see them in the new year.

Give ear...

SOME BUZZ

Warlung is a Texas band formed by longtime friends and brothers in 2016. Their sound is an ode to classic rock and modern metal, mixing heavy riffs and catchy melodies with a psychedelic twist.

After self-releasing their debut album “Sleepwalker” in 2017, they quickly gained a cult following around Texas, opening for bands like Wo Fat and Dead Meadow. The band seemed to accept that they don’t have to stick to traditional themes and goes for more epic storytelling, helping to further expand their sound.

They wasted no time and returned to the studio to release “Immortal Portal” in 2019, becoming a local favorite to support bands such as High Reeper and King Buffalo. The band promoted their unique sound. playing notable festivals End Hip End It Fest, SXSW, Stoner Jam, Lone Star Unleashed and Ripplefest. They are renowned for their pneumonic rage, utilizing elements of true doom, stoner rock and occult-driven blues.

After signing with Heavy Psych Sounds to release “Optical Delusions” in 2020 and “Vulture’s Paradise” in 2022, they embarked on their first European tour in early 2023. Their wicked riffs, dream-like vocals and sinful solos subdue the listener into a deep state of fantasia. Touring sporadically, they continued to be included on lineups of Desert Rock Fest, Seismic Summer, and Heavy Psych Sounds Fest, sharing the stage with High on Fire, Truckfighters, Bongzilla, Weedeater, Windhand, and Brant Bjork.

Warlung is set to release their fifth studio album entitled, “The Poison Touch” and preparing for another European tour in early 2025.

'The Poison Touch' (2025) delves deeper into atmosphere while maintaining the gritty undertone that defines us. From start to finish, the listener is blasted with in-your-face raw energy while simultaneously feeling like a hauntingly beautiful experience. This record captures the essence of our live sound while exploring new realms, serving as both a continuation and evolution of our style.

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