STONER / DOOM Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product-category/stoner-doom/ Guerssen Records Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:59:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-isotip-32x32.png STONER / DOOM Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product-category/stoner-doom/ 32 32 De Lusioni (2LP) https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/de-lusioni-2lp/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000 http://guerssen.hl1097.dinaserver.com/product/de-lusioni-2lp/ Formed in Rome in 1984, this is a newly mastered release of ARPIA's first demo tape from 1987. "De Lusioni" is comprised of 7 songs -clocking at 71 minutes- which the band has described at an "experimental demo but of rich forms and ideas later developed in a more organic way."

 

The massive reverb on the vocals and guitar on the opening track, "1783," immediately reminds one of Paul Chain. Some songs find the band dropping into the experimental/theatrical realm with vocals that sound intoned and spontaneous. They tend to soar over the music, not quite sung, not quite intoned - but some neither/neither world in between the two. The organic nature of the compositions and performance comes to mind as a way to relate the overall impression of the recording that somehow draws a comparison to Velvet Underground. Yes, that fueled with a heavy dose of Paul Chain / early Death SS and brief hints of 70s Italo Prog would adequately convey the mood of the music herein: hypnotic and rhythmic. There are darker, moodier moments, and some longer expressive passages, allowing one to get lost in the mood created by the eerie, otherworldly guitar work. In the band's own words:

 

"De lusioni" is really our origin and the result of a real fervor around the expressive core that we had been defining during those years. Even if this may seem paradoxical, the corpus of songs that compose it still makes it the living heart of our musical experience, so much so that, thirty-five years after its release, this restored reissue forces us today to consider the relevance of a 'work then held stubbornly out of date. This crossing of time is testimony to a mystery that is renewed and questions us about the place from which our music really comes and what it is really destined for."

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]]> Formed in Rome in 1984, this is a newly mastered release of ARPIA’s first demo tape from 1987. “De Lusioni” is comprised of 7 songs -clocking at 71 minutes- which the band has described at an “experimental demo but of rich forms and ideas later developed in a more organic way.”

The massive reverb on the vocals and guitar on the opening track, “1783,” immediately reminds one of Paul Chain. Some songs find the band dropping into the experimental/theatrical realm with vocals that sound intoned and spontaneous. They tend to soar over the music, not quite sung, not quite intoned – but some neither/neither world in between the two. The organic nature of the compositions and performance comes to mind as a way to relate the overall impression of the recording that somehow draws a comparison to Velvet Underground. Yes, that fueled with a heavy dose of Paul Chain / early Death SS and brief hints of 70s Italo Prog would adequately convey the mood of the music herein: hypnotic and rhythmic. There are darker, moodier moments, and some longer expressive passages, allowing one to get lost in the mood created by the eerie, otherworldly guitar work. In the band’s own words:

“De lusioni” is really our origin and the result of a real fervor around the expressive core that we had been defining during those years. Even if this may seem paradoxical, the corpus of songs that compose it still makes it the living heart of our musical experience, so much so that, thirty-five years after its release, this restored reissue forces us today to consider the relevance of a ‘work then held stubbornly out of date. This crossing of time is testimony to a mystery that is renewed and questions us about the place from which our music really comes and what it is really destined for.”

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]]> Reflections From An Unseen World https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/reflections-from-an-unseen-world/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/reflections-from-an-unseen-world/ Reflections from an unseen world is the 4th album by Blue Dawn, Genoa's finest Occult band and their best to date. The album is the first to feature guitar & keyboards player Davide Bruzzi (Il Segno del Comando), who played on tributes to Blue Oyster Cult and Death SS, but this is the first full length album in which he plays, since he joined the band in 2017, shortly after the release of their previous record. His work distinguishes the sound of the album, witch ranges from Heavy Doom to more progressive tracks, embellished by Bruzzi s keyboard touches and flamboyant yet emotional solos, on songs built on powerful and dark riffs created by Andrea Martino(guitar) and Enrico Lanciaprima(bass/vocals), punctuated by the solid drumming of Andrea Di Martino and valued by the gothic voice of singer Monica Santo.

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]]> Reflections from an unseen world is the 4th album by Blue Dawn, Genoa’s finest Occult band and their best to date. The album is the first to feature guitar & keyboards player Davide Bruzzi (Il Segno del Comando), who played on tributes to Blue Oyster Cult and Death SS, but this is the first full length album in which he plays, since he joined the band in 2017, shortly after the release of their previous record. His work distinguishes the sound of the album, witch ranges from Heavy Doom to more progressive tracks, embellished by Bruzzi s keyboard touches and flamboyant yet emotional solos, on songs built on powerful and dark riffs created by Andrea Martino(guitar) and Enrico Lanciaprima(bass/vocals), punctuated by the solid drumming of Andrea Di Martino and valued by the gothic voice of singer Monica Santo.

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]]> Blinded By The Wicked https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/blinded-by-the-wicked/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000 http://guerssen.hl1097.dinaserver.com/product/blinded-by-the-wicked/ In the year of the pandemic, we decided to finally put our efforts towards writing a new record. As the year progressed and the world got darker, so did our songwriting. For this record, we wanted to continue to follow the same dark thematic approach as our previous release, but even more sinister and complex. "Blinded by the Wicked" explores cults and their leaders' malevolent intentions that corrupted the weak minded.For this record, we worked together with our longtime friend Timmy Ternestål at Studio Ingenstans in our hometown of Strängnäs. We had the good fortune to develop a more mature sound, and explore new elements. The record was later mastered at Studio Humbucker by the eminent Robert Pehrsson (Death Breath, Dead Lord, Imperial State Electric). We believe that we have created something mature, diverse and sabbathic and this record is showcasing it. A mixture between traditional doom metal and heavy rock; Rock'n'Doom to be precise!

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]]> In the year of the pandemic, we decided to finally put our efforts towards writing a new record. As the year progressed and the world got darker, so did our songwriting. For this record, we wanted to continue to follow the same dark thematic approach as our previous release, but even more sinister and complex. “Blinded by the Wicked” explores cults and their leaders’ malevolent intentions that corrupted the weak minded.For this record, we worked together with our longtime friend Timmy Ternestål at Studio Ingenstans in our hometown of Strängnäs. We had the good fortune to develop a more mature sound, and explore new elements. The record was later mastered at Studio Humbucker by the eminent Robert Pehrsson (Death Breath, Dead Lord, Imperial State Electric). We believe that we have created something mature, diverse and sabbathic and this record is showcasing it. A mixture between traditional doom metal and heavy rock; Rock’n’Doom to be precise!

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]]> Return from The Point Of No Return https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/return-from-the-point-of-no-return/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/return-from-the-point-of-no-return/ After more than two decades of taking the underground by storm, Nightstalker return with their most colossal and bold statement yet: "Return From The Point of No Return". More than just a continuation of their career, this seventh studio album is the moment they transcend everything they have accomplished in their thirty-year history.
As soon as the rip-roaring, banger-heavy fire of the anthemic opening track "Dust" sets your stereo ablaze, you're in for an epic ride. On "Return From The Point of No Return", Nightstalker's signature sound of gritty, massive blues-laden riffs and hypnotic grooves crowned by the commanding vocals of legendary frontman Argy Galiatsatos has gone deeper, darker, and more expansive. It's a record that speaks to the soul as much as it pounds the body, leaving you wondering how you ever lived without it. From moments of crushing intensity driven by the band's muscular rock'n'roll pulse to slow-burning atmospheric tension, each song takes you on a journey through the darker side of life, telling a story that's as much about pushing boundaries as it is about confronting the void. This new album is a statement of intent: Nightstalker is not here to follow trends for they have paved the way for an entire generation of Greek stoner rockers, and everything in this new album feels like an electrifying call to arms for legions of fans to pump their fists in the air in unison. "Return From The Point of No Return" is a triumph of heavy rock and a paramount testament to their legacy.

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]]> After more than two decades of taking the underground by storm, Nightstalker return with their most colossal and bold statement yet: “Return From The Point of No Return”. More than just a continuation of their career, this seventh studio album is the moment they transcend everything they have accomplished in their thirty-year history.
As soon as the rip-roaring, banger-heavy fire of the anthemic opening track “Dust” sets your stereo ablaze, you’re in for an epic ride. On “Return From The Point of No Return”, Nightstalker’s signature sound of gritty, massive blues-laden riffs and hypnotic grooves crowned by the commanding vocals of legendary frontman Argy Galiatsatos has gone deeper, darker, and more expansive. It’s a record that speaks to the soul as much as it pounds the body, leaving you wondering how you ever lived without it. From moments of crushing intensity driven by the band’s muscular rock’n’roll pulse to slow-burning atmospheric tension, each song takes you on a journey through the darker side of life, telling a story that’s as much about pushing boundaries as it is about confronting the void. This new album is a statement of intent: Nightstalker is not here to follow trends for they have paved the way for an entire generation of Greek stoner rockers, and everything in this new album feels like an electrifying call to arms for legions of fans to pump their fists in the air in unison. “Return From The Point of No Return” is a triumph of heavy rock and a paramount testament to their legacy.

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]]> Lightning In A Bottle (2LP) https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/lightning-in-a-bottle-2lp/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/lightning-in-a-bottle-2lp/ Deluxe double edition with extra tracks.
Tracklist:
Live Again / In The Panic Room / I Spoke To Death / Dull Pain / Lady Heroin / I'll Certainly See You In Hell / Thundercrest / Solve The Puzzle / Spread Your Wings / Lightning In A Bottle / Walk The Sociopath / Start The End (DELUXE EDITION bonus track) / Might Just Wanna Be Your Fool (DELUXE EDITION bonus track) / Lady Heroin pre-edit rough mix (DELUXE EDITION bonus track)

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]]> Deluxe double edition with extra tracks.
Tracklist:
Live Again / In The Panic Room / I Spoke To Death / Dull Pain / Lady Heroin / I’ll Certainly See You In Hell / Thundercrest / Solve The Puzzle / Spread Your Wings / Lightning In A Bottle / Walk The Sociopath / Start The End (DELUXE EDITION bonus track) / Might Just Wanna Be Your Fool (DELUXE EDITION bonus track) / Lady Heroin pre-edit rough mix (DELUXE EDITION bonus track)

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]]> Joy Of Navigation https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/joy-of-navigation/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/joy-of-navigation/ TRANSPARENT VINYL, HEAVY 180G WAX, GATEFOLD, LIMITED TO 250 COPIES
"Pure, unadulterated desert rock by masters of the genre." - Decibel Magazine
The band is VOLUME and it deals primarily in density: Thick and weighty as the abundant sand surrounding their Twentynine Palms, CA hometown, but also comprised of a mass of fine grit that can sear the skin with a gust of wind, and quickly dissipate into the ether.
Yes, that is to say, VOLUME are purveyors of Heavy Acid Rock. Doomy psychedelia, but with more raw 70s punk brash than masquerading metal. VOLUME draw musical influences from bands such as The Stooges, MC5 and Black Flag to name a few, while also crafting their own distinctive heavy psychedelic identity. And, with Joy of Navigation, the band ventures into heavier, more psychedelic tones, while also keeping powerful hooks as the focus.
Originally formed in 1993 by ex-Fu Manchu singer Patrick Brink, the band has featured a revolving set of collaborators, with ex-Monster Magnet guitarist Ed Mundell playing leads on the forthcoming Joy of Navigation mini-album. David Catching (QOTSA, Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop) co-produced the tracks with Brink, as well as playing synth on the recording. Mike Amster (Nebula, Mondo Generator, Spoon Benders) plays drums on the mini-album. The current live lineup includes Mingus on drums, bassist Jason Hernandez and lead guitarist Derek Christiansen.
"It's rock and roll. Not brain surgery," says Patrick of the recording process. The end result is a potent blend of thirty-plus minutes of psychedelic fuzzfest freakout and perhaps some of the rawest riffs you're likely to hear.
VOLUME draw inspiration from a time when music was truly experimental and free. They see themselves as rock'n'roll torch bearers whose duty it is to bring the flame, intact, into the future. They invite you to join in that endeavor, for the Joy of Navigation.
For fans of: Monster Magnet, Nebula, The Stooges, Fu Manchu.

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]]> TRANSPARENT VINYL, HEAVY 180G WAX, GATEFOLD, LIMITED TO 250 COPIES
“Pure, unadulterated desert rock by masters of the genre.” – Decibel Magazine
The band is VOLUME and it deals primarily in density: Thick and weighty as the abundant sand surrounding their Twentynine Palms, CA hometown, but also comprised of a mass of fine grit that can sear the skin with a gust of wind, and quickly dissipate into the ether.
Yes, that is to say, VOLUME are purveyors of Heavy Acid Rock. Doomy psychedelia, but with more raw 70s punk brash than masquerading metal. VOLUME draw musical influences from bands such as The Stooges, MC5 and Black Flag to name a few, while also crafting their own distinctive heavy psychedelic identity. And, with Joy of Navigation, the band ventures into heavier, more psychedelic tones, while also keeping powerful hooks as the focus.
Originally formed in 1993 by ex-Fu Manchu singer Patrick Brink, the band has featured a revolving set of collaborators, with ex-Monster Magnet guitarist Ed Mundell playing leads on the forthcoming Joy of Navigation mini-album. David Catching (QOTSA, Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop) co-produced the tracks with Brink, as well as playing synth on the recording. Mike Amster (Nebula, Mondo Generator, Spoon Benders) plays drums on the mini-album. The current live lineup includes Mingus on drums, bassist Jason Hernandez and lead guitarist Derek Christiansen.
“It’s rock and roll. Not brain surgery,” says Patrick of the recording process. The end result is a potent blend of thirty-plus minutes of psychedelic fuzzfest freakout and perhaps some of the rawest riffs you’re likely to hear.
VOLUME draw inspiration from a time when music was truly experimental and free. They see themselves as rock’n’roll torch bearers whose duty it is to bring the flame, intact, into the future. They invite you to join in that endeavor, for the Joy of Navigation.
For fans of: Monster Magnet, Nebula, The Stooges, Fu Manchu.

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]]> Exile To Beyn Neharot https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/exile-to-beyn-neharot/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/exile-to-beyn-neharot/ With Exile to Beyn Neharot, Wyatt E. created the soundtrack of the people of the city of Jerusalem who were sent in exile to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar II after the siege of the city in 587 BC. The album is divided into 2 parts: one devoted to the emperor and his military campaign that led to the exile, the other to an allegiance, real or otherwise, to the goddess Ishtar. The record is the first real album of the band (Mount Sinai/Aswan being an EP) and marks the band's debut on the Doom/Drone scene. It was first released by Jerusalem's label Shalosh Cult.

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]]> With Exile to Beyn Neharot, Wyatt E. created the soundtrack of the people of the city of Jerusalem who were sent in exile to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar II after the siege of the city in 587 BC. The album is divided into 2 parts: one devoted to the emperor and his military campaign that led to the exile, the other to an allegiance, real or otherwise, to the goddess Ishtar. The record is the first real album of the band (Mount Sinai/Aswan being an EP) and marks the band’s debut on the Doom/Drone scene. It was first released by Jerusalem’s label Shalosh Cult.

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]]> Mount Sinai /Aswan https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/mount-sinai-aswan/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/mount-sinai-aswan/ Mount Sinai/Aswan is the first Wyatt E.'s attempt to write the soundscape of a travel in the past which leads to ancient Gods, forgotten cities and lost civilizations. This first record is in a more phantasmagorical vein. It re-imagines an escape to Egypt that stopped at the banks of the Upper Nile. It was released in May 2015 and has only been performed live a handful of times.

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]]> Mount Sinai/Aswan is the first Wyatt E.’s attempt to write the soundscape of a travel in the past which leads to ancient Gods, forgotten cities and lost civilizations. This first record is in a more phantasmagorical vein. It re-imagines an escape to Egypt that stopped at the banks of the Upper Nile. It was released in May 2015 and has only been performed live a handful of times.

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