Sheev (Ate's Alchemist)

Greg Aramini
22 hours ago
3 min read

Released: 2025

Genre: Progressive rock, Stoner rock

Sounds Like: Tool, Floater, Howling Giant

Homeland: Germany

What makes Ate's Alchemist elite and sit atop OHMs Peak?

Ate's Alchemist is a pure gem in the world of new progressive rock.
Sheev features a modern technical progressive sound enhanced by stoner rock melodies, creating a unique vibe unmatched by others.
The production is impeccable, with each instrument standing out clearly. Every time we listen, we notice different nuances.

Track Listing:

The Alchemist 1:24
Martef 6:48
King Mustard II 6:09
Elephant Trunk 7:45
Henry 5:33
Cul De Suc 8:25
Tüdelüt 5:01
Sabress 8:54

Dive deeper into Ate's Alchemist with our Q&A with the Sheev.

OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album.

Sheev: So the album is a collection of songs we wrote over the last four years since the release of the first album. Some of them were finished years ago, while others we completed literally during the recording process. After recording, we had the pleasure of mixing the album with David Bottrill, the producer who has worked with Tool, Mastodon, and many others. We then mastered the album with Karl Daniel Lidén, who has worked with The Ocean, Bloodbath, and others.

OHMs Peak: The title of this album, Ate's Alchemist is very unique. Is this a concept album? How did this title come about?

Sheev: Naa, it’s not a concept album, although we like that many people think it is.

We wanted to create some kind of connection to our last album, Mind Conductor.

Phil, our drummer, came up with the idea that, just like in the last one where we had a conductor planting ideas and thoughts into people’s minds, now Ate’s Alchemist tells the story of the servant of Ate, the goddess of mischief, who is known for planting dark emotions in people’s minds such as fear, delusion, anxiety, and more. In this story, we see her Alchemist at work, crafting the very demons she later instills in humanity.

OHMs Peak: Your music travels through so many avenues of stoner rock, progressive rock and psychedelic, there is not one song that stands out, they all blend together perfectly. What are your influences as musicians?

Sheev: We’re big fans of Opeth and Mastodon on the progressive side, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden on the grunge side, and The Sword and Down on the sludge/stoner side.

Of course, there are many other bands as well.

OHMs Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special?

Sheev: One of our best gigs was at a place called Tief in Berlin (which unfortunately no longer exists). It was the basement of a bigger venue, packed until the end, and we played face to face with an audience that really connected with our music. The vibe was amazing, everything came together perfectly, and we still talk about it every now and then, many years later.

OHMs Peak: What band NOT in the doom/sludge genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound?

Sheev: Oh, our ultimate dream will always be either Opeth or Mastodon.

OHMs Peak: The album art by Bobby Anders & Sve.a illustrations is vey detailed. We love the black and white illustration. Can you provide any insite to how this vision became to be the albums cover?

Sheev: So, similar to the name of the album, we also wanted to create some continuity with the first album and, of course, capture the meaning of the new album’s title as clearly as possible. There was a lot of back and forth, but in the end we got to where we wanted, and we’re super happy with the result!

OHMs Peak: Sheev is stranded on an island with only a solar powered turntable and majestic powered solar blue tooth speakers. The band collectively can only choose one album. Which album to you agree to?

Sheev: Opeth - Ghost Reveries

Sheeve are:

Nitzan Sheps

Philipp Vogt

Joshan Chaudhary

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