Monster Magnet

 

Artist:  Monster Magnet

Origin:  Red Bank, New Jersey, USA

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Stoner Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Alternative Metal

Original line-up:

Dave Wyndorf:  Vocals, Guitar

John McBain:  Guitar, Bass

Tim Cronin:  Vocals, Drums

Monster Magnet is an American Heavy Metal Band from Red Bank, New Jersey, formed in 1989 by Dave Wyndorf (Vocals, Guitar), John McBain (Bass, Guitar), and Tim Cronin (Vocals, Drums).  The band has been credited by developing and popularizing The Stoner Rock Genre.

Title:  Powertrip (2026)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Stoner Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Alternative Metal

Label:  PIAS Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side One:

 1.  Crop Circle (5:32)

 2.  Powertrip (3:31)

 3.  Space Lord (5:55)

Side Two:

 1.  Temple Of Your Dreamers (4:35)

 2.  Bummer (7:35)

 3.  Baby Gotterdammerung (3:09)

LP 2:

Side Three:

 1.  19 Witches (4:02)

 2.  3rd Eye Landslide (5:10)

 3.  See You In Hell (4:05)

 4.  Tractor (3:25)

Side Four:

 1.  Atomic Clock (5:06)

 2.  Goliath And The Vampires (4:13)

 3.  Your Lies Become You (4:18)

Personnel:

Dave Wyndorf:  Vocals, Guitar

Ed Mundell:  Guitar

Philip Calvano:  Guitar

Joe Calandra:  Bass

Jon Kleiman:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

Matt Hyde:  Guitar

John Flannery:  Guitar

Scott Garrett:  Drums

Powertrip is the fourth studio album by Monster Magnet, originally June 16, 1998 by A&M, remastered and reissued on July 31, 2026 by PIAS Recordings, in Black 2LP.

The Flight of Sleipnir

 

Artist:  The Flight Of Sleipnir

Origin:  Denver, Colorado, USA

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Epic Doom, Doom Metal, Black Metal, Folk Metal, Post Metal, Stoner Rock, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Slow Riff, Melodic Rock, Progressive Metal

Original line-up:

Clayton Cushman:  Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards

David Csicsely:   Drums, Vocals, Guitar

2nd line-up:

Clayton Cushman:  Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

David Csicsely:   Drums, Vocals

Dave Borrusch:  Bass

Justin Siegler:  Guitar

Jeremy Winters:  Guitar

The Flight Of Sleipnir is an American Epic Doom from Denver, Colorado USA, formed in 2007 by Clayton Cushman (Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards), and David Csicsely (Drums, Vocals, Guitar).

Title:  V by The Flight Of Sleipnir (2014)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Epic Doom, Doom Metal, Black Metal, Folk Metal, Post Metal, Stoner Rock, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Slow Riff, Melodic Rock, Progressive Metal

Label:  Napalm Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Headwinds (7:06)

 2.  Sidereal Course (8:11)

 3.  The Casting (6:45)

 4.  Nothing Stands Obscured (6:54)

 5.  Gullveig (6:49)

 6.  Archaic Rites (9:08)

 7.  Beacon In Black Horizon (11:26)

 8.  Equinox (6:25)

 9.  Silent One (4:08)

10. Eleven Rivers (3:31)

Personnel:

Clayton Cushman:  Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards

David Csicsely:   Drums, Vocals, Guitar

V by The Flight Of Sleipnir is the 2014 album by The Flight Of Sleipnir, released on November 24, 2014 by Napalm Records.  The unique soundscapes and strong guitar work.

The Atomic Bitchwax

 

Artist:  The Atomic Bitchwax

Origin:  Neptune, New Jersey, USA

Genre:  Stoner Rock, Hard Rock, Stoner Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Alternative Pop, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Progressive Rock

Original line-up:

Chris Kosnik:  Bass, Vocals

Ed Mundell:  Guitar

Keith Ackerman:  Drums

2nd line-up:

Chris Kosnik:  Bass, Vocals

Finn Ryan:  Guitar, Vocals

Keith Ackerman:  Drums

3rd line-up:

Chris Kosnik:  Bass, Vocals

Finn Ryan:  Guitar, Vocals

Bob Pantella:  Drums, Percussion

4th line-up:

Chris Kosnik:  Bass, Vocals

Garrett Sweenty:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

Bob Pantella:  Drums, Percussion

The Atomic Bitchwax is an American Stoner Rock Band from Neptune, New Jersey, formed in 1992 by Chris Kosnik (Bass, Vocals), Ed Mundell (Guitar), and Keith Ackerman (Drums).

Title:  The Local Fuzz (2025)

Genre:  Stoner Rock, Hard Rock, Stoner Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Alternative Pop, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Progressive Rock

Label:  Tee Pee Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  The Local Fuzz (Part 1) (21:49)

Side B:

 1.  The Local Fuzz (Part 2) (20:18)

Personnel:

Chris Kosnik:  Bass, Vocals

Finn Ryan:  Guitar, Vocals

Bob Pantella:  Drums, Percussion

The Local Fuzz is the fift studio album by The Atomic Bitchwax, originally released in 2011 by Tee Pee Records, remastered, remixed and reissued on January 10, 2025 by Tee Pee Records on Red Vinyl.

Queens of the Stone Age

 

Artist:  Queens Of The Stone Age
Origin:  Palm Desert, California, USA
Genre:  Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Stoner Metal, Stoner Rock, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Josh Homme:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Nick Oliveri:  Bass, Co-Lead & Backing Vocals
Dave Catching:  Guitar, Keyboards, Lap Steel
Alfredo Hernandez:  Drums, Percussion

Queens Of The Stone Age is an American Alternative Rock Band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1996 by Josh Homme (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano Ex Kyuss, Screaming Trees), in 1998, after the recording sessions were finished for the album and touring commenced with a band consisting of Nick Oliveri (Bass Ex Kyuss), Dave Catching (Guitar, Keyboards), and Alfredo Hernandez (Drums).

Title:  Queens Of The Stone Age (2024) 

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Stoner Metal, Stoner Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  Matador Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Regular John (4:38)

 2.  Avon (3:25)

 3.  If Only (3:23)

 4.  Walkin' On The Sidewalks (5:02)

Side B:

 5.  You Would Know (4:19)

 6.  The Bronze (3:45)

 7.  How To Handle A Rope (A Lesson In the Lariat) (3:31)

LP 2:

Side C:

 8.  Mexicola (4:56)

 9.  Hispanic Impressions (2:47)

10. You Can't Quit Me Baby (6:37)

11. These Aren't The Droids You're Looking For (3:07)

Side D:

12. Give The Mule What He Wants (3:09)

13. Spiders And Vinegaroons (6:27)

14. I Was A Teenage Hand Model (5:02)

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Regular John (4:38)

 2.  Avon (3:25)

 3.  If Only (3:23)

 4.  Walkin' On The Sidewalks (5:02)

 5.  You Would Know (4:19)

 6.  The Bronze (3:45)

 7.  How To Handle A Rope (A Lesson In the Lariat) (3:31)

 8.  Mexicola (4:56)

 9.  Hispanic Impressions (2:47)

10. You Can't Quit Me Baby (6:37)

11. These Aren't The Droids You're Looking For (3:07)

12. Give The Mule What He Wants (3:09)

13. Spiders And Vinegaroons (6:27)

14. I Was A Teenage Hand Model (5:02)

Personnel:

Josh Homme:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Bass
Alfredo Hernandez:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

Dave Catching:  Percussion on Track D14

Chris Goss:  Bass , Backing Vocals on Tracks:  B5, D12

Fred Drake:  Drums, Vocals on Track D14

Patrick "Hutch" Hutchinson:  Piano on Track D14

Mike Johnson:  "Sofa" on Track D14

Queens Of The Stone Age is the debut studio album by Queens Of The Stone Age, originally released on September 22, 1998 by Roadrunner Records, remastered and reissued on June 20, 2024 by Matador Records, Includes 3 Additional Tracks.

Ché

 

Artist:  Che

Origin:   California, USA

Genre:  Hard Rock, Stoner Rock, Desert Rock

Original line-up:

Brant Bjork:  Vocals, Guitar

Dave Dinsmore:  Bass

Alfredo Hemandez:  Drums, Percussion

Che was an American Stoner Rock Band from California, formed i. 1999 by Brant Bjork (Vocals, Guitar Ex Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Vista Chino, Brant Bjork And The Bros., Brant Bjork And The Low Desert Punk Band, Mondo, Generator, The Desert Sessions, De-Con, LAB, Ten East, Fatso Jetson), Dave Dinsome (Bass Ex Unida), and Alfredo Hemandez (Drums Ex Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age, Brant Bjork And The Bros, Yawning Man, Mondo, Generator, Fatso Jetson).  The band released their only album Sounds Of Liberation, in 2000.

Title:  Sounds Of Liberation (Limited Edition) (2024)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Stoner Rock, Desert Rock

Label:  Heavy Psych Sounds

Rating:   *****

Format:   LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Hydraulicks (4:23)

 2.  The Knife (3:39)

 3.  Pray For Rock (5:17)

 4.  Sounds Of Liberation (6:11)

Side B:

 1.  Adelante (5:13)

 2.  Blue Demon (6:13)

 3.  The Day The Pirate Retired (4:39)

Personnel:

Brant Bjork:  Vocals, Guitar

Dave Dinsmore:  Bass

Alfredo Hemandez:  Drums, Percussion

Sounds Of Liberation is the only one album by Che, originally released on October 3, 2000 by Man's Ruin, remastered and reissued on September 22, 2023 by Heavy Psych Sounds Records.  Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl.

Queens of the Stone Age

 

Artist:  Queens Of The Stone Age
Origin:  Palm Desert, California, USA
Genre:  Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Stoner Metal, Stoner Rock, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Josh Homme:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Nick Oliveri:  Bass, Co-Lead & Backing Vocals
Dave Catching:  Guitar, Keyboards, Lap Steel
Alfredo Hernandez:  Drums, Percussion

Queens Of The Stone Age is an American Alternative Rock Band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1996 by Josh Homme (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano Ex Kyuss, Screaming Trees), in 1998, after the recording sessions were finished for the album and touring commenced with a band consisting of Nick Oliveri (Bass Ex Kyuss), Dave Catching (Guitar, Keyboards), and Alfredo Hernandez (Drums).

Title:  In Times New Roman (2023)

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Stoner Metal, Stoner Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  Matador Records

Rating:   ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Obscenery (4:23)

 2.  Paper Machete (3:22)

 3.  Negative Space (3:53)

 4.  Time & Place (4:26)

 5.  Made To Paradise (5:18)

 6.  Carnavoyeur (3:56)

 7.  What The People Say (4:06)

 8.  Sicity (4:41)

 9.  Emotion Sickness (4:31)

10. Straight Jacket Fitting (9:01)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Obscenery (4:23)

 2.  Paper Machete (3:22)

 3.  Negative Space (3:53)

 4.  Time & Place (4:26)

Side mB:

 1.  Made To Paradise (5:18)

 2.   Carnavoyeur (3:56)

 3.  What The People Say (4:06)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Sicity (4:41)

 2.  Emotion Sickness (4:31)

 3.  Straight Jacket Fitting (9:01)

Personnel:

Josh Homme:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Dean Fertita:  Keyboards, Synthesizers, Guitar, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Troy Van Leeuwen:  Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Michael Shuman:  Bass, Synthesizers, Backing Vocals

Jon Theodore:  Drums, Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Richard Dodd:  Cello on Tracks:  1, 6, 8, 10

Leah Katz:  Viola on Tracks:  1, 6, 8, 10

Daphne Chen:  Violin on Tracks:  1, 6, 8, 10

Eric Gorfain:  Violin on Tracks:  1, 6, 8, 10

Nina McCoy:  Additional Vocals on Track 1

Sharetta Morgan-Harmon:  Additional Vocals on Track 1

Tenderlie Lavender:  Additional Vocals on Track 1

Matt Helders:  Additional Vocals on Track 9

In Times New Roman is the eighth studio album by Queens Of The Stone Age, released on June 16, 2023 by Matador Records.

Clutch

 

Artist:  Clutch
Origin:  Germantown, Maryland, USA
Genre:  Hard Rock, Funk Metal, Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Stoner Rock, Grunge

Original line-up:

Neil Fallon:  Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards
Tim Sult:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Dan Maines:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Jean-Paul Gaster:  Drums, Percussion

Clutch is an American Hard Rock Band from Frederick, Germantown, Maryland.  They met while in high school in Germantown, formed the band in 1990 by Neil Fallon (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Tim Sult (Lead Guitar), Dan Maines (Bass) and Jean-Paul Gaster (Drums).

Title:  Sunrise On Slaughter Beach (2022)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Funk Metal, Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Stoner Rock, Grunge

Label:  Weathermaker Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone) (2:45)

 2.  Slaughter Beach (3:41)

 3.  Mountain Of Bone (4:23)

 4.  Nosferatu Madre (3:27)

 5.  Mercy Brown (5:15)

 6.  We Strive For Excellence (2:55)

 7.  Skeletons On Mars (4:10)

 8.  Three Golden Horns (3:26)

 9.  Jackhammer Our Names (3:08)

Personnel:

Neil Fallon:  Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Tim Sult:  Lead Guitar

Dan Maines:  Bass

Jean-Paul Gaster:  Drums, Vibraphone

Additional Musicians:

J. Robbins:  Theremin

Deborah Bond:  Backing Vocals

Frenchie Davis:  Backing Vocals

Sunrise On Slaughter Beach is the thirteenth studio album by Clutch, released on September 16, 2022 by Weathermaker Music.  Great Album.