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Neue Single von Greengoat: Charles

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Godzilla In The Kitchen - Exodus (Argonauta Records, 2022)

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Columbarium is a heavy Doom combo from Zwevegem / Belgium - as our good friend William Nijhof from funeral doomband FAAL stated: 'A great combi between brutal and miserable!' ...

'The Morbidious One' is the bands debut full album. It includes two guest vocalists: Michelle Nocon (Of Blood And Mercury, ex-Bathsheba, ex-Death Penalty, ex-Serpentcult) has written and performed the chant on 'Barefoot On The Moon' and Tabasco Esmee (Tyrant's Kall) has contributed to 'Eyes Bleed Black'

Credits: Releases September 29, 2023 on ARGONAUTA RECORDS

Written, performed & recorded by Columbarium Mixed & Produced by Lander Cluyse at Hearse Studio, Heule, BE Cover design by Vladimir Chebakov Logo design by Bram Bruyneel The first single "Rivers Of Blood" was released as an cassette single by "Dust and Bones", an underground DIY label from Belgium, dedicated to help and release local bands no matter what genre. They previously released bands such as; Grotto, Splendidula, Moa, Tephrosis, Left Eye Perspective, Low Mad, The Curse Of Millhaven, Sleepwulf, Panphobia, Mark My Way, Crowsview...

COLUMBARIUM

The Morbidious One (2023)

Argonauta Records

Zwevegem / Belgium 🇧🇪

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Enchanted Paris Doom Trio WITCHORIOUS Premieres Astounding Full-Length

~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

By Billy Goate

This debut LP by WITCHORIOUS is without doubt one of the finest doom metal offerings the year has given us. Antoine Auclair (guitar/vocals), Lucie Gaget (bass/vocals), and Paul Gaget (drums) have assembled a thoughtful collection of 10 tracks that draw upon the themes of classic horror and traditional doom metal, with prolific drumming, sinister guitar, and surreal atmosphere.

We begin with the ominous "Monster," which is surely the musical equivalent to a brooding stormfront. Each instrument brings its unique powers to the whole, generating a menacing sound that got me slow headbanging immediately. Vocals have the same Medieval gruff as classic Morgoth, full of prophetic dread.

The roars of "Catharsis" approach Domkraft levels of fierceness. With male and female vocals in the chorus, the effect is mesmerizing. The track following this is deeply atmospheric, with its fuzz-filled intro and repeated arpeggios forming a thick haze that bedazzles the listener into a strange, trancelike state. Appropriate considering this is "The Witch."

"Blood" is deliriously good. Again the riffs are on point! You'd have to go back to BelzebonG's Sonic Scapes & Weedy Grooves to find riffs this pure. The beat never lets up; it's a steady driver all the way through, keeping the narrative moving forward. Verses feature another lusty vocal performance and the chorus has tons of heart. I was happy there was room for a guitar solo.

"Eternal Night" has an unsettling vibe akin to the band Demon Lung. When the solo erupts towards the end, it sounds like something between a siren and a sax, but it could be a guitar effect or synthesizer. Whatever it is, it's effective in bringing a chilling climax to the moment.

Once again, it's the vocals that make a song like "Sanctuaire" so convincing -- and this is to say nothing of the incredible drumming, subtle basswork, and atmospheric guitar play. Even the sequence of "heys" at 4:31 were dripping with the angst of instability, making me think of Kurt Cobain and Mark Arm.

After a brief interlude ("Amnesia") we're ushered into the album's final three songs. The vocal attack on "Watch Me Die" is just savage, utterly convincing, and the doomy guitar chords match the mood. "To The Grave" is chill by contrast, with acoustic strumming that allow Antoine and Lucy to vary their vocal delivery and range, as they're not competing with loud instruments.

Finally, comes "Why" (the longest track after "Sanctuaire" at 7:20). This one has a grooving bassline, bittersweet riffmaking, slappin' drums, and clear, sincere singing with a certain Ozzyesque mystique. The guitar solo is soulful and grungy with plenty of stoner sway.

Witchorious drops Friday, February 16th on vinyl, CD, and digital via Argonauta Records (get it here). Don't pass this one by! Stick it on a playlist with Amen-Ra, Beastmaker, Lord Vicar, Famyne, and Purple Hill Witch.

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Witchorious is a doom metal band from Paris, France. Founded in 2019, the trio is composed of Antoine Auclair (guitar/vocals), and brother and sister Paul (drums) and Lucie (bass/vocals) Gaget. Their first two singles “3 AM” and “Evil Creature” came out of darkness in 2020.

Their music blends bluesy riffs inherited from Black Sabbath, aggressive sounds supported by fuzzy bass lines in the likes of Electric Wizard, and intense atmospheres inspired by bands like Amenra and Mastodon. All this led by adventurous and solid drums, spawning modern chaotic doom metal songs with enraged vocals. Between screams and whispers, Antoine and Lucie’s voices have us travel from incantations to outpouring of despair. Each track will immerse you in the darkness of your mind, where you will keep looking for answers.

Dying to meet their audience, Witchorious played more and more gigs and opened for The Wytches in Paris and Westill Fest in November 2023. Witchorious’s debut album will be released in February 2024 through Italian label Argonauta Records. The album was recorded in Paris at Studio Sainte-Marthe by Francis Caste and contains 10 tracks that address psychic duality, human vice, and the inevitable fate of the world along with hellish fuzzy riffs.

Says the band:

"Initially, after the release of our double single, we were thinking of releasing a first 5-track EP. However, the health crisis dragged on and writing, like most bands, became our main activity. The writing of the album took around two years, with numerous arrangements on the tracks. The initiative for a track usually comes from a guitar riff and the vocals, and then we get together and each of us adds its own touch. We transform the song, the rhythm, its structure, until it sounds ‘Witchorious’. We wanted to create more modern sound and structures to avoid doing doom that we’ve all heard before.

"In the lyrics, we express our frustrations and self-awareness. The album deals with mental conflicts and psychological distress, the influence of human beings on their environment and on others... We were also keen to develop the character of the witch, who for us is a figure that represents oppressed minorities, whatever they may be. The witch frightens, disturbs and revolts, but at the same time fascinates and survives through the ages. We’ve had a lot of fun with the clichés of the genre, particularly around everything religious and satanic, because it creates an occult atmosphere that we love.

"This album is a concentration of our influences, a first step towards showing who we are, what our sound identity is, and what we have to say. By the time the album was recorded, the songs had really matured, and we fully focused on sound and ambiance. Francis helped us emphasize the evil aspect of the compositions, to make the whole thing sound really haunted."

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FRANK NEVER DIES - Red Moon Rising

Frank Never Dies is a band born in 2018 started by the guitar player Mirko Giuseppone, previously involved in alternative rock/post-grunge projects, thanks to the collaboration with Simona Ferrucci on synths.

On the bass, Maurizio Troia joined the band with his mixed influences, from funk to ska and post punk with Luca Zannini, promising young drummer, already working as a freelance musician.

The band released the first LP Behind the Paradox in 2020 via BloodRock Records and performed in several venues.

Before the release of the second LP, the bass player Maurizio Troia left the band and was replaced by Francesco Papadia bass player of Stonewood as well.

Their second LP Red Moon Rising will be released by Argonauta Records in spring 2024.

FND's music is characterized by aggressive atmospheres and melodic dialogue within analog vintage sound of synths and '70 inspiration's guitar, developing in a succession of different rhythmic patterns, creating a cinematic landscape.

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Moonin Down - Il terzo pianeta

Il cambio del nome per un gruppo è sempre una scelta difficile, da ponderare bene, perché in qualche modo cancella tutto quello che c’è stato prima e ti fa ricominciare da zero. Questo è capitato agli ex Blues so Bad, oggi Moonin Down, che grazie ad Argonauta Records sono arrivati a un variegato disco d’esordio dal titolo “The Third Planet”. Benvenuti ragazzi, dal 23 febbraio è fuori per…

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NAUTHA - Cerbero (official video)

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BAND OF THE DAY: DUSK (AUSTRIA)

Band: DUSK Location: AUT, Vienna Lineup: Denika Denkmair – vocals Sebastian Raubitzek – guitar Christian Pichler – bass Stefan Höfler – drums Label: Argonauta Records Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dusk.heavy.rock Bandcamp: https://duskheavyrock.bandcamp.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duskcultoff… Label: https://www.argonautarecords.com/ Subscribe to TheNwothm.com newsletter…

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MUD SPENCER - Kliwon (2023)

Psychedelic instrumental rock epics from West Java, Indonesia

James looks at Kliwon, the new album from West Java, Indonesia based instrumental psychedelic artist Mud Spencer, released on Argonauta Records on May 26th.

The album is a masterclass in how to create spacey, transcendent instrumental psychedelic rock. Honestly there are tracks on this album that will transport you to a different plane of consciousness with their stunning texturing and immersive beauty. The approach taken toward psychedelic music really shows an understanding of the genre and a love for creating it. If you enjoy mind altering music or are looking for something to space out to, I cannot recommend this album enough.

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GODZILLA WAS TOO DRUNK TO DESTROY TOKYO Join Argonauta Records

The thunderous fuzz of Godzilla Was Too Drunk to Destroy Tokyo (GWTDTDT) has found a new home with Argonauta Records. This exciting partnership unites one of the most dynamic DIY heavy psych acts with a label known for championing innovative and boundary-pushing sounds. Founded in 2022 in the quiet Italian village of Calice Ligure (near Genova), GWTDTDT erupted onto the scene with an…

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Anhören/Kaufen: Devouring the Mountains Vol. 9 von ARGONAUTA Records

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“CHARLES”: PRIMER SINGLE DEL NUEVO ÁLBUM DE GREENGOAT YA DISPONIBLE

El dúo madrileño Greengoat publica “Charles”, el primer adelanto de su segundo álbum de estudio, “Aloft”.

Grabado y masterizado en California Studios (Madrid) y colaborando de nuevo con el sello italiano Argonauta Records, este single marca un nuevo camino de experimentación musical para la banda.

Con “Aloft”, Greengoat profundiza aún más en su exploración sonora, fusionando el flamenco y las dinámicas orquestales de la música clásica, con la densidad del stoner doom y el metal progresivo, todo envuelto en una atmósfera psicodélica.

Para este nuevo trabajo, se han inspirado en los estudios sobre abducciones del psiquiatra de Harvard, Dr. John Mack. Cada una de las canciones del álbum representa un estado mental, explorando la profundidad psicológica y emocional de los experimentadores. "Charles", que simboliza la Ira, refleja la visión de Mack: aunque no podía confirmar la realidad física de las abducciones, consideraba que el trauma que experimentaban era auténtico.

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Wasted Theory - Warlords Of The New Electric (Argonauta Records, 2018)

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TIGERLEECH (Sludge/Hardcore - France 🇫🇷 ) - Sign to Octopus Rising / Argonauta - New Single and Videoclip Out Now #tigerleech #hardcore #sludgemetal

TIGERLEECH (Sludge/Hardcore ��� France 🇫🇷 ) – Sign to Octopus Rising / Argonauta – New Single and Videoclip Out Now #tigerleech #hardcore #sludgemetal -Realisation / postproduction: Camille Vinet -Chief operator: David Wolfer -Camera assistant: Flavien Bellevue Paris based stoner outfit TIGERLEECH announce their signing to Argonauta Records (un)parallel label Octopus Rising. As a celebration of…

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Madrid’s GREENGOAT Confronts Post-Apocalyptic World in New Vid “Human”

~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

By Billy Goate

Hailing from Madrid, Spain, this is GREENGOAT, a stoner metal two-piece featuring guitarist/singer Ivan Flores and drummer Ruth "Kalypso" Moya. The duo has been plugging away since mid-pandemic and just weeks ago released their debut LP, 'A.I.' (2024), which contemplates the life of an artificial being living in a post-apocalyptic world.

Drawing upon influences ranging from Clutch to Black Sabbath to Pink Floyd, the band unfolds a tapestry of evocative landscapes, with robust and adventurous rhythmic tendencies, earthy vocals, and searing, soulful guitar passages on the order of Alice in Chains and Prong.

Today, we get to peer deeper into the lore of A.I. with the music video for "Human." Reached for comment, the band shared this:

Tribe! We want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the warm reception you have given to our album A.I. Not in our wildest dreams could we have imagined that it would resonate with so many of you. That's why we want to share this video of the single "Human," a video made with a lot of love. We hope you enjoy it, and again, thank you for connecting with us.

Greengoat's A.I. is out now on Argonauta Records (get it here).

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