lunes, 9 de febrero de 2026

MOUNT PALATINE RELEASE "WORMHOLY WORLD"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Band: Mount Palatine

Album: Wormholy World

Release Date: February 6th 2026

Country: Finland

Genre: Heavy Psych Metal

Label: Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records


Wormholy World is the second full length album by Finnish heavy psych metal trio Mount Palatine. Built on long form jamming and deep ensemble chemistry, the album delivers a powerful mix of crushing riffs, hypnotic grooves and cosmic atmospheres. Doom heaviness, stoner grit, psychedelic textures and progressive dynamics merge into an immersive and cohesive sonic vision that pushes the band further into their own distinctive territory.


BAND QUOTE ON THE ALBUM

“Wormholy World is an ultimate trip through destruction and recreation, the chaos of life and the universe itself. Musically, the album builds on the psychedelic heavy jams that define our sound. Through years of ensemble playing we have developed our own style of heavy psych metal, combining doom, stoner, sludge, psychedelic rock and progressive metal. These chaotic trips form a cosmic dance where fragile melodies break under crushing riffs only to reform into triumphant harmony. The vocals shift from ethereal choirs to harsh growls.

Like our debut Cockroach Crusade, the album was born from intense jam sessions. All songs were created and arranged through continuous riffs and live interplay in our own rehearsal space and home studio at Saarni Music. After the main tracks were captured, we added many layers of guitars, synths, effects and vocals until the songs reached their final cosmic form. The final touch came from Mactus the Magemaster at Saarni Music, bringing clarity and life to the recordings. While the debut explored many influences, this album brings a stronger sense of cohesion and focuses clearly on the artistic vision we want to pursue.”


FOR FANS OF

Elder

Stoned Jesus

Khemmis


Mount Palatine are a heavy psych metal trio from Helsinki, Finland. Formerly known as The Paladin, the band evolved their identity to reflect a more focused and expansive artistic vision. Their sound combines crushing heaviness with spiritual and cosmic elements, rooted in groove and improvisation.

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LOCUS NOIR RELEASE "SHADOW SUN"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

LOCUS NOIR is the latest musical endeavor from Ben DMN, also known for his work as the frontman of Swiss Death Wave powerhouse SYBREED. 

Conceived as a return to the music that shaped his formative years, the project draws its energy from late-night introspection, creative renewal, and a distinctly crepuscular sensibility. Initially conceived as a solo project, LOCUS NOIR is set to evolve into a fully-fledged band .

 Musically, LOCUS NOIR  blends Type O Negative gloom, The Fields of the Nephilim mysticism, and Paradise Lost melancholy, all infused with a post-punk edge. The result is a sound that feels both contemporary and timeless — a modern interpretation of what Gothic Metal can be.

 On debut album 'Shadow Sun' , band main songwriter and vocalist Ben steps fully into a melodic, haunting vocal register, merging the theatrical delivery of Peter Murphy with subtle echoes of the late Peter Steele. The lyrics move between the esoteric and the intimate: love and death, desire and decay, nocturnal excess and the bitter aftertaste of parties stretching well past dawn.

Locus Noir's debut album’ Shadow Sun' is due for release in 2026 on Listenable Records..


Tracklisting 

1. Walpurgisnacht 1996

2. Shadow Sun

3. Cemetery Youth (track featuring Ben Christo of The Sisters of Mercy )

4. A Dismal Romance

5. She Haunts the Night

6. Thicker Than Darkness Itself

7. In Despair We Trust

8. Death, That Elusive Mistress

9. Hollow

10. Full Moon Theri­anthropy

11. Reburial

Bonus tracks:

12. Marry the Night (Lady Gaga cover)

13. How Harsh is the Light of Dawn

 

Band Line up :

Ben DMN - Vocals

Claire Genoud - Guitar

Ales - Bass

Ben Marmier – Drums


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