Blackwater Holylight, as the name suggests, is all about contrasts. It's a fluid convergence of sound that s heavy, psychedelic, melodic, terrifying and beautiful all at once. As a heavy band, their songs aren't anchored to riffs, but rather riffs come and go in waves that surface throughout the band's meditative, entrancing songs. It's a hypnotic sound, with orchestral structures that often build tension and intrigue before turning the song on its head not by simply getting louder or heavier, nor by just layering elements. They expertly subvert the implied heaviness of a part, dissecting it and splaying the song's guts out to seep across the sonic spectrum.

Aptly entitled “For The Dead Travel Fast” after German gothic poet Gottfried August Bürger, Kadavar’s doomed fifth record is a perilous journey into the land of the dead, a foray into the bleakest corners of our minds. A heavy, slow-paced, throbbing force of guitar, bass and drums, preciously enriched by spooky synths and a brooding narrative reminiscent of the Victorian death-cult. Beware, this is Kadavar gone pitch-black! Think Hawkwind with old Pink Floyd melodies, eerily sung to you from the grave. Just like the album cover, taken in front of Dracula’s alleged crib in Transylvania, mysterious Castle Bran, the whole album is drenched in superstition, Romanian folklore and the mysterious ways of our psyche. Self-recorded and self-produced , “For The Dead Travel Fast” is Kadavar’s very own death cult, an album at the same time uncanny and extremely powerful.

'Avvolgere,' the forthcoming LP from Texas trio TRUE WIDOW, perfects the formula that 2013's 'Circumambulation' established. The album rocks and rolls with serene, rounded climaxes and steep, jangling choruses that engulf the listener with waves of downbeat, saccharine melodies and mesmerizing distortion. TRUE WIDOW's signature alternation between male and female vocals helps further blur the boundaries between the heft of stoner rock, the droning atmosphere of shoegaze, and the twangy catchiness of blues and indie rock. It's both concise and circuitous - the album takes you on a journey that you can't ever quite predict or expect. 'Avvolgere' is TRUE WIDOW sounding more infectious and consummate than ever before.

15 years into their career, TORCHE have established themselves as a cornerstone of American heavy rock. Their highly anticipated new album, Admission, sees the band expanding on the themes and songwriting prowess that have always reverberated with music fans throughout their critically acclaimed discography. Everything about Admission feels like an elevation. TORCHE's guitar work is loaded with powerful, refreshing riffing and an array of profound textures, proving to be more versatile and crushing than ever before. The band's unforgettable vocal harmonies are met with hook-driven, pop sensibilities that propel the music to new heights. Track such as "Slide", "Times Missing", and the monumental title track see TORCHE hone in on these very elements to create one of 2019's most captivating albums. Admission is a triumph, as it launches TORCHE forward into the next chapter of their already inimitable career.

Alternative band that combined the sludgy jams of stoner rock with melancholy folk. Collection includes: Long Live the Well-Doer (2004); Rites of Uncovering (2007); Song of the Pearl (2009); The Gathering (2011); Aureola (2012); Coming Out of the Fog (2013).

Two years on from their impressive fourth album T4B, the trio from New Jersey are back with their 5th album The Local Fuzz. Unlike the band’s former efforts, The Local Fuzz sees the band taking an entirely new approach to their song writing, with the album comprising solely of one 42 minute instrumental piece. If you’re unfamiliar with The Atomic Bitchwax, then imagine a combination of fuzzed out rock guitars with traces of psychedelic rock, hard rock, stoner rock and even a touch of the blues with an emphasis on memorable riffs and impressive solos.

Sasquatch is the self-titled debut album by American stoner rocker trio Sasquatch. This was released by Small Stone Records in 2003.

Sacrifice And Bliss is the 2009 album by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania instrumental freaks Stinking Lizaveta. This is their sixth album, the third and last album done for the At A Loss Recordings label.

Mother Armageddon, Healing Apocalypse is the 2006 album by stoner doom thug The Georgian Skull. This was released on Scarlet/SPV Recordings.

When Sweet Sleep Returned is the 2009 album by stoner rockers The Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound. This was released on Tee Pee Records.

TAB 4 is the 2009 album by American stoner rockers The Atomic Bitchwax. True to its title, this is their 4th album, released on Tee Pee Records.

Neanderthal Speedway is the 1999 album by New Jersey stone rockers Solarized. This was their first album, released by Man's Ruin Records.

Secret Alphabets is the 2003 album by Swedish stoner rock fiends Greenleaf. This was their second album, released by Small Stone Records.

Keith Whitley's legacy loomed large over the country music landscape of the '90s. A talented new country singer and songwriter, Whitley was just beginning to emerge as a superstar at the time of his death in 1989. Throughout the next decade, his reputation as both a performer and writer continued to grow, as other artists had hits with his songs and posthumous recordings climbed into the Top Ten.

Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster is the 2005 self-titled debut album by Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster. This was released on the interestingly-named label Mono Vs. Stereo.