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Released: 2025 Genre: Psychedelic rock, Stoner rock Sounds Like: Mad Season, Stonekind Homeland: Vienna, Austria What makes Arrows of Time elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Torpedo Torpedo has produced a timeless album rich with intense psychedelia, elements of stoner rock, and deep lyrics. Guitarist David Hüttner's vocals possess a distinctive, down-to-earth, gritty Bono-like quality that truly defines the band's identity. The production is sharp yet not overly refined. With its heavy, precise riffs and deep percussion, this album creates a wall of soundscapes when cranked! Track Listing: Calmar 6:03 False Gods And Lurid Skies 3:48 Ambra 3:49 Hell Below 6:54 Ubatuba 5:12 Templates of Utopia 4:31 Fade 5:22 Solstice 6:28 Dive deeper into Arrows of Time with our Q&A with band members drummer Marian Waibl from Torpedo Torpedo. OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album . . Marian: It has certainly been a long, complex and organic process! While some of the songs featured on “Arrows of Time” were already pretty much finished when our first EP “The Kuiper Belt Mantras” came out, others took form in the rehearsal room in the past two years while jamming and developing the jam material … and some even pretty late, quite close to the recording session for “Arrows of Time”! So you could say: There is no specific formula, the creative spark comes when it likes, and you need sensitivity and patience to catch it! After the basic live recordings where finished, we spent quite some time with overdubs, some barely audible, but we think they are very important to create a special atmosphere! The mixing and mastering process also took quite a long time, as it plays a big part in how the whole sound comes out in the end. It’s a form of art as well. OHMs Peak: While all 8 tracks are brilliantly woven, ‘Hell Below’ is an absolute juggernaut in our eyes. We would love to hear more about the making and vision behind this eerie track and its potential reference of WWII? Marian: First of all, "Hell Below" isn't about war, but rather a hymn to the solar system and the uniqueness of our planet. All the other planets in our system are much closer to what a human would describe as hell. The lines in the quiet chorus, "To the eye of a storm...", refer to the red spot on Jupiter, which is actually a gigantic storm, one and a half times the size of Earth, which is impressive. But we also like to keep our lyrics open to interpretation. So you could also consider this the dark side of the human psyche. We can all sometimes imagine what hell is like, where a lot of bad things happen. OHMs Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special? Marian: Maybe the one we did with Nightstalker from Greece, which had a great turnout, vibe and response! OHMs Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound? Marian: Maybe Aphex Twin, if they presented “Selected Ambient Works Vol. II”? Just great, great atmospheres and strangeness! Looks like we can all agree on this – but a possible alternative would be Ratos de Porão, Punk from Brazil. OHMs Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans?  Marian: Now that our album has been released, we are certainly looking into options to play live more, probably not a longer tour, but smaller series of gigs and especially open-air events – festivals would be awesome! We keep getting request to play quite remote places, which is great, and hopefully possible someday, but for now, we’d be really happy to get around more in our closer area, like Germany, the Czech Republic and the likes. So, if you know somebody who might be interested, please hit us up! OHMs Peak: Who created the album art and how did the process come about? Its soft captivating landscape yet unique otherworldly images seems to fit so well with your dark yet majestic sound? Marian: The artwork is by David, and Marian designed the layout and geometric illustrations. On the cover, each vignette represents a song from the album. The one with the palm trees and jaguars, for example, represents Ubatuba, the one with the burning planet represents Hell Below, and so on. For us, there's a strong connection between visual art and music; both are part of our vision. They're both like an emotional state, they support each other and give us and the songs identity. OHMs Peak: Your band 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? Marian: Looks like we could agree on something by Dead Meadow, perhaps the album “Feathers” – it is just fantastic, what a great blend of heaviness, melancholy, and energy! Follow Torpedo Torpedo: Bandcamp / Facebook / Electricfire Records Torpedo Torpedo are: Alex Herbst: Bass Marian Waibl: Drums David Hüttner: Vocals, Guitars Grab some Torpedo Torpedo Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Released: 2025 Genre: Post-metal, Sludge Sounds Like: Cult of Luna, ISIS Homeland: Sweden What makes K L P S elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? K L P S has introduced one of the most exciting post-metal albums of the year. This outstanding release is a gift to our speakers, providing the grand peaks and serene valleys of metal. The intense vocals are delivered in a sludge angst style and seamlessly integrate with the music. The production is crisp without being excessively polished. Featuring progressive, tight riffs and rich percussion, this album constructs a beautiful wall of soundscapes when played at high volumes! Track Listing: SUBVERSE 5:00 KATARSIS 7:45 TRIBULATION 8:06 NATTSVART 6:54 UNDERTOW 6:28 AUREOLA 8:21 Dive deeper into K L P S with our Q&A with band members guitarist Peter Walefors and vocalist/guitarist Daniel Wallenborg from K L P S. OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album. Peter: I would say our process is about the same as for most bands nowadays. An idea take’s shape in your head and grows. It then gets transferred into a computer and you go from there. It could start with a verse riff, a lead or a bass riff or whatever and i’ll just go from there. I’ll usually try to get as much of the framework done as possible in one sitting or at least get a good idea of where the song needs or wants to go to keep it as organic as possible and not force anything. Some songs come together very quickly, others take a long time until you figure out what works. We put about a year and a half into this album total. Daniel: As Peter mentioned, its starts from an Idea, beat, time signature, then we try to capture It on tape so to speak. Up until now, Peter and I have been the main song writers so we pretty much work in the same way. We try to write as much of the song as possible in a short timeframe. Sometimes it works and other times it really comes together when we both can sit at the same space and share ideas. Now we have two new members to the band and we are interested in how the song writing will change, if it changes at all. OHMs Peak: We have experienced the development in your sound since the Phantom Centre and this release feels more cohesive as it really paints a consistent heartfelt landscape. Take us through how your sound and unity of the band evolved since the last release? Peter: Phantom Centre was a great starting point for us. It kind of verified there was some form of potential in our band. For our new record i would say we were better prepared in many ways. I think we became more comfortable with our sound and better at crafting our songs. Most songs were also written in roughly the same timeframe which naturally makes it more cohesive. The attention to detail when recording was also on a different level this time around and we put a lot more time into it. We spent a lot more time experimenting with ambient guitars and synths which was very rewarding when the final master came. Daniel: That was our goal and ambition. If you succeeded only time will tell. But we had a clearer vision for the band. Not branching out to much left and right but instead making those parts more seamless and integrated in our sound. Spent a lot more time setting up vocal parts and adding and subtracting them where needed. And also having other people involved in the end process, mixing and mastering helped a lot. Phantom Centre was and is a truly d.i.y. project that took off a little further than we expected. OHMs Peak: 'Tribulation' is an absolutely beautiful piece. Perhaps the lighter side of KLPS but it really shows how diverse and dynamic your range is. We find the melodies in this track rival any top post rock song out there. We would love to hear more about the making of this track and how it came about? Peter: 'Tribulation' was probably one of the earlier songs written for this record, if not the first and kind of set the tone for the rest of the record. The song started off with the main opening riff which is basically just a variation of one chord and evolved from there. I like songs with different dynamics that ebbs and flow so there had to be more quiet part where the bass is more in the forefront and the ambient guitar plays a simple melody. For the second part or the finale of the song i had the lead parts and wrote the rest around that. And then it ends the same way it started. Daniel: Thank you. Yeah, to my recollection this was probably the first ”new” one written for the album. And we really agreed that this was the path to go, even though we threw in a few curveballs a long the way. The middle part was probably the last thing on Tribulation we fined tuned. With me adding my take on the riff etc. OHMs Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special? Peter: There are not that many to choose from (yet) but playing in Stockholm with The Moth Gatherer was pretty special. And our release party in our home town a couple of weeks ago, playing new songs for the first time was also special. Daniel: Hmm, I’ll say our first for the reason of it being a real thing after some years away from the music scene. And also getting the chance to try our stuff live. Will it work or should we just be a ”studio” band. But It seemed to go quite alright so we were bitten by the live bug. We hope there will be plenty more chances to perform live and work on that aspect as well. OHMs Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound? Peter: Of the top of my head I would pick Thrice since I don’t consider them a “metal” band but are still a heavy band in many ways. Daniel: Yikes, I would say Muse. Completely different but I think in the right circumstance it could work ; ) OHMs Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans?  Peter: We do have some plans for the summer but everything is not announced yet. We have some a gig with Ancst in Malmo June 1st and then Vasteras Doomfest the weekend after. No shows outside of Sweden are planned as of now.  Daniel: Like Peter said, not ”all” of them are announced, but we are playing on an island (Öland) this summer. So that’s going to be really cool. Other than that, nothing is set in stone. We hope if the stars align that we will get out on the road in an not so distant future. OHMs Peak: Your band 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? Peter: Super difficult question… but i do know it would probably not be a metal record. Who would want someone screaming at you for the foreseeable future? I’ll just trow a curveball here and collectively pick Florence and the Machine - How big, how blue, how beautiful for us . Daniel: I have absolutely no clue, hehe, I could see myself with an M83 album maybe, but yeah, metal albums wouldn’t last us a week. Lord of the flies scenarios all over. Follow K L P S: Bandcamp / Facebook / K L P S / Spotify K L P S are: Daniel Wallenborg - guitars, vocals Peter Walefors - guitars Dennis Åkesson - bass Johannes Landgren - drums Grab some K L P S Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Released: 2024 Genre: Doom, Sludge Sounds Like: Conan, Wolves in the Throne Room Homeland: Germany What makes Fentanyl elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Fentanyl is a psychedelic dark journey with spiraling intensity. This sludge doom masterpiece delivers with six all-encompassing tracks. The vocals act like am additional instrument, contributing to the comforting sludge-like aura. Amidst the dense layers of fuzz, Fentanyl brings a touch of originality to the doom/sludge genre. There's something about this album that makes it stand out from the others. Track Listing: Of Furor And Ecstasy 5:14 Aratron 6:35 Walls Come Closer 5:30 A Thousand And More 5:06 Akasha 3:58 On Pyre 7:40 Dive deeper into Fentanyl with our Q&A with Guitarist Jens from Morast. OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album. Jens: It was a process over almost 6 years. We started the songwriting in 2020 but it took us quite a while to put everything together and here we are now. It was a difficult time for us as individuals. Strange, tragic and overwhelming. What a ride!. OHMs Peak: The album as a whole is heavy as hell, yet soothing. The vocals blend in beautifully into the music. There is something about the track 'Aratron' with the faded backing vocals that is all consuming. Can you provide more insight behind the writing of this song? Jens: That song started with the idea of the intro. The plan was to create a huge sounding intro where people can throw their fists in the air and get in the right mood for the rest of the song. It took me some time to continue that tune. Somewhere along the line I had the idea to start the song with a brutal "Industrial" style first riff. Simple but destructive in the vein of Godflesh or something. The rest came naturally while working out a song structure and the other parts in our rehearsal room with our drummer L.. When Z. worked out the vocals for that tune he carried the dynamic and atmosphere of the song to another level. That's always great to see how each piece of the puzzle can change the momentum of a song and Z. did a howling job at it. Not only on that song. OHMs Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special? Jens: In 2023 we played Wacken Open Air and I had very low expectations. But in the end it turned out to be a really good show. Good sound, a cool crowd and great hospitality. We played in the afternoon but I think we brought a good dose of gloom to the festival. OHMs Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound? Jens: There are a few that I could imagine but probably I would choose KILLING JOKE. The other band members would name other bands, I guess. OHMs Peak: Me must ask, who designed your band logo? Of all the band name logos out there, yours has a nice flow and is captivating? Jens: The logo was done by Stephen Wilson (Unknown Relic). OHMs Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans?  Jens: We will play some festivals, weekenders and single shows this year. Longer tours are not planned at the moment.  OHMs Peak: Any tour plans to come play  in the US? What is your favorite venue of all time? Jens: We will play some festivals, weekenders and single shows this year. Longer tours are not planned at the moment. OHMs Peak: Your band 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? Jens: Difficult question because our musical interests are quite diverse. SLAYER - Reign in Blood . Follow Morast: Bandcamp / Facebook Morast are: J - Guitars L - Drums R - Bass Z - Voices Grab some Morast Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Released: 2024 Genre: Math rock, Punk Sounds Like: Fugazi, Drive Like Jehu Homeland: Oregon, USA What makes Molt elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Molt delivers an impressive blend of classic Math rock infused with elements of noise and punk, reminiscent of bands like Fugazi or Drive Like Jehu. This unconventional punk style is difficult to master and is refreshing to hear. Molt seems to possess the perfect chemistry for a band that is relatively new. The production is spot on. The album does not feel over polished and contains somewhat of a homegrown sound. It must translate perfect in a live atmosphere. Track Listing: Midvillain 3:03 Sucker Spring 4:09 Good Person Test 6:13 Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups 4:06 Self-Harm Is The New Self-Care 4:03 Not Yet Diagnosed, Nervous 4:43 Dive deeper into Molt with our Q&A with Singer/Guitarist Stephen Shodin from Molt. OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album. Stephen Shodin: On the music side of things, we're a very collaborative bunch. Ideas and sketches of ideas are often pressed together, re-arranged, and tweaked until we feel like we're doing something that resonantes for us. We endeavor to pay service to the song and each other as musicians and people. This can sometimes happen very quickly, but often it takes a lot of time, effort, and patience. OHMs Peak: Your self-titled album is wise beyond its years. Eloquent noise rock that harkens us back to the classic days of Drive Like Jehu or Transition. While this is an EP it is chock-full of diversified hardcore sludge and plays like an all encompassing full-length. ‘Good Person Test’ in particular features your range on the EP and is one of our favorites. Such a warm and heartfelt track. We would love to hear more about the message behind this track and how it came about? Stephen Shodin: Warm and heartfelt are unexpected adjectives for this tune, but I love that. The song's organizing theme is: There is no shortage of toxic people in the world and sometimes the worst ones are the closest to us. Finding the courage to set boundaries and protect our hearts is vital to surviving. Our pasts contribute to who we are, but the story doesn't have to end there. Every day we wake up affords the chance to make different choices.  OHMs Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special. Stephen Shodin: Our very first show was at a loft and it was all-ages. The combination of "first show jitters" and getting positive feedback from a variety of people was pivotal in terms of inspiration, intention, and the potential for not only making more music, but more importantly, fostering community  OHMs Peak: How has the tremendous Portland Oregon music scene impacted your formation? We understand that it’s your new home base and you played your first show together in 2023. Stephen Shodin: It is tremendous and we're grateful to be part of the music scene in Portland. We are all regularly inspired and enriched by the entire art community here. Our hope is to pay it forward and pay it back. OHMs Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound? Stephen Shodin: Metric springs to mind. I'd like to think that we have similar energies. OHMs Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans?  Stephen Shodin: April 4th we will be in Seattle at the Southgate Roller Rink with High Priors ( highpriors.bandcamp.com ) and No Edits ( noeditsband.bandcamp.com ). April 5th we're having our EP release celebration show at High Water Mark in Portland. We'll be sharing the stage with Inny, Ex Everything and Kowloon Walled City. We'll be taking some time this summer to flesh out new song ideas and are working towards having new music to share with people in the fall .  OHMs Peak: What is your favorite venue of all time? Stephen Shodin: My favorite venue of all time closed permanently in 2016 and I still miss it. Cake Shop in New York City. Andy and Nick Bodor created something very special there. It felt like a clubhouse or a friend’s basement but with a professional sound system. Bands were always given a fair deal and everyone on staff was welcoming, patient, and enthusiastic about interesting music. It was everything I had hoped a small club in Manhattan would be and then some. . OHMs Peak: Molt is stranded on an island with only a solar powered turn table and majestic powered solar blue tooth speakers. The band collectively can only choose one album. Which album to you agree to? Stephen Shodin: It would most likely be a Fugazi record. Which one would be a difficult and lengthy debate. Follow Molt: Bandcamp Molt are: Benjamin Caragol - Drums Joseph McClune - Electric Guitar Jonathan Schmitt - Electric Bass Stephen Shodin - Electric guitar & Vocals Grab some Molt Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Released: 2024 Genre: Heavy psych Sounds Like: The Heads, King Gizzard, Homeland: London, UK What makes Layers of Wax elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Layers of Wax is a psychedelic masterpiece with 8 tracks of mind-bending intensity. The vocals are remote and have just the right amount of echo, enhancing the sense of psychedelic heaviness. Amidst all the heavy laced fuzz, the track "Layers of Wax" introduces some perfectly timed thrash; it's incredible. And the lead into "Wax All Encompassing" is flawless. Track Listing: Witches Stash 7:18 Deathcap Farmer (Part One) 1:40 Deathcap Farmer (Part Two) 4:08 Deathcap Farmer (Part Three) 6:43 Heavy Token 5:56 Layers Of Wax 4:10 Wax All Encompassing 3:44 Mouth Of Fire 8:10 Dive deeper into Layers of Wax with our Q&A with Singer/Bassist Sam from Longheads. OHMs Peak: Layers of Wax Is a game- changing addition to your library. While we are huge fans of ‘Mars…’ this album takes a wild turn into darker concepts. Take us through the change in landscapes and what makes this album different. Longheads: Think this one has been stewing over the years, all of us have dabbled in playing in heavier bands before & for all of us, metal was our first musical love. Being exposed In a live setting to some of the greats Electric Wizard, Bong Ripper, Conan, Osees, Warthog back in 2022 really got us pumped to dial in more fuzz & overdrive with our tones. OHMs Peak: Would love to understand more by what is meant by 'Deathcap  Farmer’. How did this three-part be meandering brilliance come about? Longheads: ' Death Cap Farmer' was originally just Pt2 for a while in till we took it to the stage where we use to add a structured jam either side of it. After we finalised the Pt2 it really felt like it was missing the intro (pt.1) & outro (pt.3) for the album so we decided to add it in. The full suite was meant to have  OHMs Peak: What non-psychedelic or non-progressive band would you love to tour with? The old opposites attract or extreme contrast attraction. Longheads: I really had to think hard about a band I liked that didn’t have hints of psychedelia involved in some way.  I’d have us open up the night  The Hives supporting Motörhead Main support  Paul Simon to head line Jose Gonzales to serenade us to sleep back at the hotel  OHMs Peak: Your album artwork always pulls us in. Who put together this beautiful piece of gold and purple and how does it tie in to the wax theme? Longheads: I came across Dirk Robertsons work through his comedian sister’s Marjolein Robertson Instagram page. She shared a piece of his work and from there, digged through the rest of his collection and really rated his portfolio. Most of his pieces if not all of them are painted onto a0 canvas so once I found that out I was instantly hooked. I loved the way he managed to get the colours to pop and create such depth with in the compositions. Every element in the album cover is a reference to the songs with in the album. It was an idea of ours and dirks artistic wizardry made it happen. OHMs Peak: ‘Mouth of Fire’ is an absolutely amazing closer. So incredibly thick with doom and darkness.. do you anticipate continuing down this doomy blissful path or is your next release? Will you take another turn to different angles? Is putting out a diversified library of importance to you? Longheads: We’re working on some new material as we speak, I don’t want to give away too much but we’re definitely turning everything up for sure, more energy, tighter rhythms, lots more melody. I think we definitely have more strings to our bow and we really want to be able to show case that with in our musical output. OHMs Peak: How did the name Longheads come to form and what’s the meaning/background?  Longheads: A Longhead is some one who is slow or takes a long time to do anything or make a choice. This was definitely us in the earlier stages of the band so it just seemed fitting to name the band after what we called each other on a daily basis. Our songs are also mostly long haha.  OHMs Peak: Any tour plans to come play  in the US? What is your favorite venue of all time? Longheads: We can’t wait untill we hit the states but unfortunately nothing in the works so far! Our favourite gig to date was our most recent gig at Helgis in London. Everything went back to basics as had no sound engineer & no microphones on any of the backline so it was pure unadulterated backline sound. Had a lot of comments after the gig saying that’s the best they’ve heard  us. OHMs Peak: Longheads  is stranded on an island with only a solar powered turn table and majestic powered solar blue tooth speakers. The band collectively can only choose one album. Which album to you agree to? Longheads: Back in Black - AC/DC a regular album in rotation in the tour van. Follow Longheads: Bandcamp / Facebook / Instagram Longheads are: Sam Mitchell: bass & vocals Al Bishop: guitar Nick Oakes: drums Benjamin Reeve: guitar Mitchell Corrigan: synths & vocals Grab some Longheads Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Tool, originating from Los Angeles, started their unique path in 1990. They first appeared with the dark and distinctive EP, Opiate , followed by the brooding heaviness of Undertow . In 1996, with Ænima, Tool began exploring a more progressive style. Their pursuit of combining musical experimentation and visual arts persisted with Lateralus and 10,000 Days . Their fifth studio album, Fear Inoculum , released after a thirteen-year hiatus, offers a meditative heaviness that intensifies with each listen. Tool Albums Ranked: Undertow (1993) AE nima (1996) Fear Inoculum (2019) Lateralus (2001) 10,000 Days (2006) Opiate (1992)

Released: 2025 Genre: Sludge, Post-metal Sounds Like: SUMAC, Neurosis Homeland: Madrid, Spain What makes Dry Soil elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? The Madrid-based quartet delivers one of the year's most intense and dynamic sludge albums to bless our speakers. Dry Soil is far more than your typical sludge album. It travels through peaks and valleys of Post-metal and doom. The musicianship is incredibly precise, the vocals perfectly embody the sludge style, and the production is impeccable. Get this one on vinyl. Track Listing: Overload 6:49 Concrete 4:05 Edge 8:08 Restart 6:32 Blood Kills The Soil 6:40 Bonfire 9:03 Dive deeper into Dry Soil with our Q&A with Adrift. OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album. Adrift: We make the album between 2021 and 2023 but almost all the songs were finalized during 2023. We are very slow making albums. OHMs Peak: 'Blood Kills the Soil’ is our favorite track on the album and is so brilliantly crafted. The undulating dark current  and fugue are all consuming. Jorge’s vocals are spine-chilling and blend so well with the sludge dynamics. How did this track come into creation?  We would love to hear more about its meeting and tie-in overall to Dry Soil . Adrift: This song was composed in a few days, we was looking for make a song more simple, using only two riffs and exploring more in the repetition of it. We wanted to change the way we used to compose the song and here is the result. Also we completed it with a lot of background noise, that gives to the song more depth. The vocals are inspired in the band Indian and the way the singer use to scream. Dry Soil title is taken from the lyric of “Blood Kills…” and talks about how we are losing humanity in the face of tragedies happening in the world and how we seem to be drying up the soil. The soil is a metaphor for minds  OHMs Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special? Adrift: We think that our most memorable live performance were in an underground festival in Valencia that were organized in a tractor yard, surrounded by vineyards. We remember it as the craziest show we ever do, playing in the floor, surrounded by crazy people and tractors. We had to stop playing a few times because some people fall in the pedals or disconnect accidentally some cables. I mean, It wasn’t our best show if we talk about how we played but it was the funniest and energetic show we ever played. OHMs Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound? Adrift: mmm maybe Motorpsycho. It’s one of our favorite bands and a big influence of us but our music is different. OHMs Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans? Adrift: At the moment we only have a few show en Spain. We’ll play in Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga and we are looking for more show but because of our jobs it is difficult for us to find dates to play. OHMs Peak: The chemistry is clear on Dry Soil as you are veterans to the craft having worked together for over 20 years. Has the band held strong together throughout or ventured off tangent on occasion. What side projects has the Adrift team participated in? Adrift: We have been playing during those years and we had grow and learn as musicians during that time. We also have and had a lot of projects like El Páramo, Toundra, Voul, Aathma, Giganto, Loma Baja…  OHMs Peak: The album cover is abrasive and intriguingly fitting. We see Jorge was involved in the illustration. How did the concept come about? Adrift: When we were recording Dry Soil, on the way to the studio there was a wall that we think was painted by someone who wanted to spoil the white wall. We saw that and we loved it so we decided to take some photos and try it as the cover and it works! We like it because its abstract by we think that the concept is strong. OHMs Peak: Your band 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? Adrift: Very difficult question… it could be Times of Grace of Neurosis. Follow Adrift: Bandcamp / Facebook Adrift are: Jaime Garcia: Drums Daniel Chavero: Bass David lopez: Guitar Jorge Garcia: Guitar & Vocals Grab some Adrift Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Released: 2025 Genre: Psychedelic rock, Garage rock Sounds Like: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Tweak Bird Homeland: France What makes Nighshade elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Originating from France, Spiralpark offers an enchanting mix of psychedelic garage rock. Guitarist Dorian's vocals are quite distinctive, evoking memories of 90s Tripping Daisy. Nightshade stands out as one of the most unique and distinctive albums to grace our speakers this year. It offers a terrific blend of fuzz, psychedelic, and DIY garage sound. Track Listing: 1. Belladonna 3:25 2. Candy Machine 4:07 3. Vision 3:57 4. Emergency Exit 3:42 5. Last Piece 3:02 6. In Brand New Company 3:15 7. Their Eyes 3:47 8. Gate Keeper 3:22 9. Slumber 4:47 Dive deeper into Nightshade with our Q&A with Spiralpark. OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album. Spiralpark: Nightshade is the result of 3 years of composition. We don’t have a specific songwriting technique, we work on our songs all together during rehearsal sessions. Thanks to Clem, Manu and Diogo for all their technical support to bring this album to fruition. OHMs Peak: "Candy Machine" is one of our favorites and absolutely takes us to another atmosphere. So majestic and ethereal. We would love to learn more about the meaning behind this track and how the concept came about. Spiralpark:  We are glad you brought this particular track up because it is one of the songs that deeply connects to our intimacy and core principles. Candy Machine can resonate with anyone who has painful experiences with recreational or prescribed drugs, either past or present. We understand many people struggling with this kind of distress feel overwhelmed, remain silent, and let themselves be consumed by an excess of substances that distort their emotions, feelings, and lives ; to the point of wanting to end it all. With this song, we want to bring hope to those who have lost it. The concept was born from a few riffs that we wanted to build around the drums, with a stronger and more pronounced playing intention. From there, ideas and lyrics naturally blended with the instrumental spirit of the track to convey our message. OHMs Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special? Spiralpark: The most memorable live performance was our first ever gig as Spiralpark. It was at a festival we organized in Gorbio with Poutrasseau, our association. The band was only in its infancy, we had to work hard to finish the setlist and be ready to rock on the stage. OHMs Peak: The album art actually drew us in to checkout their album (thankfully!). We noticed Loic Delucis did the drawing and Mathea participated in the coloring. How did the process for the artwork unfold? Spiralpark: The drawing represents a belladonna, relating to nightshade plants. The original idea came from Dorian, who intrinsically inspired all of us for the album's theme. The belladonna juice dripping onto hands was also Dorian's idea. We made sketches together so that Loïc could create the final drawing. The drawing was then vectorized to allow for digital coloring. OHMs Peak: How did the name Spiralpark come about? Spiralpark: We just thought Spiralpark sounded good and suited us overall.. OHMs Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound? Spiralpark: We would love to plan a tour with Scooter and VANR. OHMs Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans? Spiralpark: We just finished touring through eastern and central France, with dates in Zurich and Italy as well. We have several gigs planned for the upcoming summer: the Tribal Fest in the south of France, a private festival in the center, and maybe we'll play at The Mass Echoes Fest organized by Poutrasseau during the last week-end of august at home, in the mountains of Menton. Also, we'll be on tour this autumn, hopefully covering the western and the northern regions of France. OHMs Peak: Your band 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? Spiralpark: The band is on the verge of splitting because of this question… We all come from different musical universes, so we would end up choosing something very classical like Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles. Spiralpark are: Dorian Caione - Vocals / Guitar Antoine Cayol - Drums / Pad Mathéa Fieschi - Guitar / Keyboards Etienne Mozzone - Bass Follow Spiralpark: Bandcamp / Facebook Grab some Spiralpark Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Mind Funk launched their short yet remarkable career in 1991. Their highly anticipated self-titled debut featured an intense blend of metal, punk, and funk. Their second album, Dropped , marked a significant transition to a more subdued, trippy stoner-influenced powerhouse, widely regarded as their masterpiece. The third and final album, People Who Fell From the Sky , continued this psychedelic stoner theme, cementing their status as an all-time great. Mind Funk's Albums Ranked: Dropped (1993) People Who Fell From The Sky (1995) Self-Titled (1991)

It's a distinctive tale—a sound that changed the heavy metal world, Iron Maiden has become an institution. Their story extends beyond international tours or hit records that have motivated fans around the world. Iron Maiden's legendary status in music and heavy metal is etched in stone. Maiden, quite simply, are relentless – both historically and currently. Since their formation, they have exemplified the spirit of heavy metal independence, unwavering dedication to their fans, and a blissful disregard for their critics that can only be described as legendary. Iron Maiden Albums Ranked: The Number of the Beast (1982) A Matter of Life and Death (2006) Powerslave (1984) Senjutsu (2021) Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988) Iron Maiden (1980) Killers (1981) Somewhere in Time (1986) The Book of Souls (2015) Fear of the Dark (1992) A Brave New World (2000) The Final Frontier (2010) Dance of Death (2003) Peace of Mind (1983) No Prayer for the Dying (1990) Virtual XI (1998) The X Factor (1995)

Released: 2025 Genre: Sludge Sounds Like: Spelljammer, Sleep, Telekinetic Yeti Homeland: Denmark What makes As Above, So Below elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Two lengthy, sludge-infused tunes that will demand your attention. Center of the Earth has a unique, psychedelic fuzzed-out sound that is incredible when played at high volumes. After listening to this album, we strongly suggest exploring the rest of their riff-heavy catalogue. Track Listing: Slope Dealer 10:43 Black Knight Sattelite 10:08 Dive deeper into As Above, So Below with our Q&A with guitarist/vocalist Jesper from Center of the Earth. OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album. Jesper: 
We recorded As Above so Below over the course of a weekend, then spent the next several months re-amping, mixing and recording layers. Finally, we handed it over for mastering at "No Master's Voice" studios, for the final product you hear now. OHMs Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special?
 Jesper:  
The "Concert of Smoke": 
Late at night, finale show, at Elværket, Helsingør. 
Someone in the stage-crew choose to give the keys to the smoke machine to the audience, which quickly enveloped the entire room in plumes of smoke so thick you couldn't see your own hands, let alone anyone else. Everyone was stuck in a fog-of-war situation where we all solely relied on muscle memory. We didn't notice the engineers cutting the PA; so we kept playing until the sound guys came on stage kissing our foreheads screaming "you're done, we've cut the power!" Apparentl, our backline was so loud we didn't notice. 
Well, we also played in a church. Two churches, actually. That was cool. We recorded one of these gigs called "Live from Rock the church", pretty rough sermon to say the least! OHMs Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound?
 Jesper:  
Tough question. But a band like Earth,  would be an interesting band to play with and add to their already sonically brilliant soundscape. OHMs Peak: Would love to hear about the album art process and selection. Tell us about ShaneHorror and the connection. Jesper:  
ShaneHorror made the vinyl artwork for the Tolkion test-press.
After rediscovering this relic, we wanted to to bring his artistic vision back with more creative freedom. He received the demos and lyrics for the EP with a text promting him to "go crazy".
Additionally, we chose to print the test print art on shirts and what-not In honor of this collaboration (since it was Dope as Lord) OHMs Peak: Slope Dealer is such a rich and textured track. Multiple layers no fluff/filler like many of the other doom and sludge acts. Take us through the meaning behind this track and your process to make things fresh.
 Jesper:  
Slope Dealer is rooted in fantasy, and dealing with the devils of the past (PTSD);
The goal was to make it grand and layered, like the green hills of the giant; Which is a stark contrast to Black Knight Satellite. That song has a more balls to the wall/riff in your face, kind of sound, also reflected in the bleak lyrics it presents. OHMs Peak: What album should new fans dive into next and why? Mars, Tolkion, or The Wizard is Loose….
 Jesper:  
Definitely Tolkion. It stands as a magnum opus of our blood sweat and tears, sementing the band we are. If you want a more experimental sound then go for Mars (2nd album) or The Wizard is Loose (jam collection). 
As Above, So Below goes back to our roots in terms of riffage and song structure. OHMs Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans? Jesper:  
We are playing a local gig, 28th of March. We are working on further dates, hopefully we get to play a lot more. 
But we are not quite done recording yet... OHMs Peak: Your band 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?
 Jesper:  
Opeth - "Heritage", no doubt. Follow Center of the Earth: Bandcamp / Facebook Center of the Earth are: Aksel Brammer - Drums Frederik Holm - Guitar and Vocals Jesper Laugmann - Guitar and Vocals Sebastian Wilsleff - Bass Grab some Center of the Earth Merch Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Originating from Germantown, Maryland, Clutch are trailblazers in the modern heavy rock scene. Their skillful songwriting, unique sound, and remarkable live shows are consistently impressive. With a wealth of albums, EPs, and live recordings, their contribution is unmistakable. Clutch Albums Ranked: Clutch (1995) Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes And Undeniable Truths (1993) The Elephant Riders (1998) Jam Room (1999) Blast Tyrant (2004) Robot Hive/Exodus (2005) Slow Hole to China (2003) From Beale Street To Oblivion (2007) Strange Cousins From The West (2009) Psychic Warfare (2015) Sunrise On Slaughter Beach (2022) Earth Rocker (2013) Book Of Bad Decisions (2018) Pure Rock Fury (2001)

Genre: Math rock, Punk, Noise rock Barkmarket Albums Ranked: Gimmick (1993) L Ron (1996) Vegas Throat (1992) Lardroom (1994) 1-800-GODHOUSE (1988) Easy Listening (1989) Peacekeeper (1995) Barkmarket was an innovative math/punk band that originated in New York City in 1987. The group comprised singer/guitarist and primary songwriter Dave Sardy, bass guitarist John Nowlin, and drummer Rock Savage. Their music was typically loud and aggressive, incorporating various styles such as math rock, hardcore punk, and noise rock, but they did not settle into any single genre.

Released: 2025 Genre: Avant-garde metal, Post-metal, Black metal Sounds Like: Cult of Luna, ISIS, SUMAC Homeland: Poznań, Poland What makes Uulliata Digir elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Uulliata Digir’s self-titled album is a stunning debut and loaded with avant-garde heaviness that will be a sure-fire mainstay in your rotation. The contrast of the euphoric dousing of blissful trumpet coupled with dueling female (Julita) and male (Michal) vocals make for one of the most unique albums we have come across in a long time. The band’s song-structure is so imaginative and inviting. There are many jaw-dropping moments throughout the album. Case in point are Julita’s vocal despair and beauty, that will send chills down your spine. Track Listing: 1. Myrthys 15:36 2. Asea 0:40 3. Omni Dirga 6:47 4. Atti 0:41 5. Eldrvari 14:50 Dive deeper into this album with our Q&A with Uulliata Digir . OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album.   Uulliata Digir: Beginnings of this album go far back to 2019, when our guitarist, Marcin, and drummer, Krzysztof, first met and began casually jamming together. Over time, small pieces of the compositions started coming together and the sound became more defined and this is when the rest of the band joined in. That’s when the real work on the album began. From that point, it took us 3 years to refine the songs, layer the instruments and produce the final version. Mixing was a crucial phase. We had a clear vision of the sound we wanted but achieving it was complex due to the multitude of instruments and strong dynamic shifts. Much of the album was born from improvisation, while other sections were carefully composed with every note planned. At times the process felt endless—weekends of hard work with little visible progress. Other times everything fell into place naturally and we knew that we’re getting somewhere. And most importantly, we knew that we were creating something we couldn’t quite categorize but it sounded awesome and it was giving us a lot of drive to work patiently and trust the process to craft a sound that felt uniquely our own.   OHMs Peak: What was your most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special?   Uulliata Digir:  Our first live performance was definitely the most unforgettable. The venue was completely unequipped—no sound system, no heating, a broken toilet, and, to top it off, the electricity cut out just 20 minutes before the show. We had to break into a locked room just to restore power. And after the gig, we had to pack everything up and clean the entire space ourselves. It was exhausting, but it was also magical. Inside the venue, we discovered these incredible statues that we placed on stage, and they perfectly complemented our aesthetic. The room was packed, the audience was amazing, everybody including us got kind of hypnotised. It felt like we all stepped into some distant place outside of reality. That night we got really close together as a band.   OHMs Peak: What band/artist NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound?   Uulliata Digir:  Phuture Doom would be an incredible fit - if you happen to be in touch with them, let them know we are ready! 😉 OHMs Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans? Uulliata Digir:  Right now, we are planning some ad-hoc concerts in Poland, polishing our show and proving the demand. As soon as we get more traction, we’ll be planning a full tour—so stay tuned! ;)   OHMs Peak: ‘Eldrvari’ is an absolutely groundbreaking closer with some of the most powerful contrast we have ever heard. Take us through the concept behind this track and how Julita channels such beautiful emotion and despair to close the track.   Uulliata Digir:  The entire album is a concept piece that tells a story—one that might have happened. It is a story about creation, care and trust, about a sin, a disappointment, a curse and a prophecy. About a cataclysm, war, death and sacrifice, about forgiveness, and new beginnings. It is a story of humanity but at the same time a story of individual souls. That’s why the contrasts are so extreme, and the emotions so intense - it is kind of a message that is flowing through us.   OHMs Peak: What does Uulliata Digir mean in English (our search leads us to ‘Pea Pods’ in Somali) but what is the polish tie-in and how did it come about?   Uulliata Digir:  We don’t want to reveal too much just yet, but we can say this: the name doesn’t come from Polish. It’s derived from ancient languages like Sumerian, much like the titles of our songs and lyrics. It ties deeply into the concept of our music and the stories we tell. Keep watching, and in time, you’ll uncover its meaning. ;). OHMs Peak: Uulliata Digir is stranded on an island with only a solar powered turntable and majestic powered solar blue tooth speakers. You can only choose one album. Which album to you agree to?   Uulliata Digir:  Our taste is eclectic so each of us would say a different one. Here is the list of 6 albums, each from one band member: -        Lateralus - Tool -        Mestarin kynsi - Oranssi Pazuzu -        Advaitic Songs - OM -        Oceanic - ISIS -        Balance - Van Halen -         Human 2.0 - Nasum Uulliata Digir are: Krzysztof Kulis (ex-Struggle with God, ex-Smoła) - Drums Marcin Tuliszkiewicz (In Twilight’s Embrace, Faust Again) - Guitar and synths Bartłomiej Kerber (ex-Heresy Denied) - Bass Magdalena Andrys - Trumpet Michał Sosnowski (Blast Rites) - Vocals Julita Dąbrowska - Vocals Follow Uulliata Digir : Bandcamp / Facebook Grab some Uulliata Digir Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Released: 2025 Genre: Stoner rock Sounds Like: Daily Thompson, The Sword, Slomosa Homeland: Sydney, Nova Scotia What makes Tense Lip elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Despite all the excitement Slomosa generated in the stoner rock scene last year, which was well-deserved, 10 Slip has now emerged and might be this year's breakout heavy band. Hailing from Sydney, Nova Scotia, 10 Slip quickly became a staple in our heavy rotation. The album is packed with insanely catchy stoner hooks and clever songwriting. The vocals from Gregor and Brandon enhance a punk/stoner atmosphere, creating a blend of 90s DIY rock with a classic stoner feel. 10 Slip deliver in a big way. It's one of the more entertaining heavy albums to bless our speakers this year. Track Listing: 1. Dead Ain't Gonna Cry 3:57 2. Cult 4:25 3. 10 Split 6:02 4. The Wall 8:53 5. Shallow Waters 3:19 6. Mirrors 2:41 7. Hallowed Ground 5:41 8. Spore 9:19 Dive deeper into Tense Lip with our Q&A with guitarist/vocalist Brandon from 10 Slip. OHMS Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album. Brandon: We started writing Tense Lip around the same time that we released our debut EP Blackbeer’d in 2023. The EP was a collection of older tracks written as a two piece with bass being thrown in the mix down the road. Tense Lip marked a shift in our writing to a collaborative effort with far more intention on each instrument and the tracks as a whole. We spent the better part of that year writing tunes, flowing through the best creative hot streak we’ve ever had and hit the studio around October 2023. Recording Tense Lip took another 7 months, another stark contrast to the quick and dirty two days we spent tracking Blackbeer’d. We worked with the same audio engineer, Colin Kelly of Red Sky Recording Studio but spent a lot more time setting up each track to get the best takes. Everything was recorded to a click paying extra attention to tempo changes and transitions. All guitar and bass takes were recorded via DI and re-amped later to dial in tones and effects. It was a totally new experience for us and the results are clear on the record. We used a rehearsal space in the basement of a local mall for tracking. Almost everything was recorded on the graveyard shift after all the businesses would close so we could dime amps and punish drums without consequence. When we were tracking bass you could feel the vibrations in the asphalt of the back parking lot. Colin spent another 3-4 months mixing the tracks and by October of 2024 we had mixes ready for the record company.  We always said no matter what it sounded like our first record would be called “Tense Lip”. It was a common mispronunciation of “10 Slip” and being a bunch of nerds we thought it would be a hilarious title for our first album. OHMS Peak: We would love to hear about the writing process for 10 Split . The song moves along at a chilled bluesy pace than shifts to a punk/stoner vibe at the last 2 minutes. Brandon: The main riff from 10 Split came to us while demoing some fuzz/OD tones in the jam room. It was originally very similar to an old tune from a local favourite of ours so we decided to drop tune it and slow it way down, resulting in the hazy groove that became 10 Split. The back half of the track came from our self awareness of constantly writing tunes that end slower and heavier. Instead we wanted to rip into something face paced that was different from what we’d typically write. We were also listening to a lot of Wine Lips at the time so that definitely played a role in the direction of this tune. The name itself is another common typo that fits the tracks' split up sections perfectly. Even more so, were just nerds that thought it would be even funnier to have the track 10 Split on Tense Lip by 10 Slip. OHMS Peak: 'Shallow Waters' is all consuming with an interesting story. What is the meaning behind this track? Brandon: Shallow Waters is rooted in the idea that even when you can see the bottom, you should be wary of what could be lying beneath the surface. It’s about the slimy people in life that thrive on the trust and manipulation of others, especially those in positions of authority. The story is told through the eyes of a man renouncing his village elders after finding they have used the word of god to prey upon the faith of their followers for their own personal gain. It was a very different style of writing that we enjoyed so much that we carried this story through Mirrors and Hallowed Ground. OHMS Peak: The album art is terrific and fits your sound. Who created this beauty? Brandon: The artist that brought this album to life was Fadli Safikri (@fadlisafikri_ on Instagram). We came across a piece he did for someone else and felt the style was perfect for this project. At the time the only thing we had to reference for the record's sound was an early draft of the opening track Dead Ain’t Gonna Cry, so Fadli drafted this piece based on his interpretation of that track. The landscape he used was based on a picture we sent from a hiking trip at the most northern point of Cape Breton Island. It was really cool to see that piece of our home added to the artwork. OHMS Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special? Brandon: The most memorable performance we’ve ever had is hands down the release party we threw for Blackbeer’d. It was the release of our first EP and also one of the first shows we had played together since we all had been separated across half the country during the pandemic. Even if we played to no one, this show was going to be a celebration for us but to our surprise the venue was packed to capacity. The community in Sydney was beyond supportive of our little project and the energy in the room that night was unlike any show we’ve ever played. Honestly our set wasn’t even that great but it didn’t matter, the crowd was all in on Blackbeer’d and so were we. Because that show was so amazing we’re doing the same thing for the release of Tense Lip this Saturday (February 22nd) back at Ashby Legion. OHMS Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound? Brandon: We would love to tour with norc, another Nova Scotian band that we got to catch at Nova Scotia Music Week this year. They’re a mathy indie rock band that love to use a lot of strange transitions, time signatures and freakin’ weird grooves. They sound completely different from us sonically but their focus on the rhythm section would make the clashing sounds cohesive enough to be a really cool tour. Otherwise, if you have any contacts with King Gizz let us know. OHMS Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans? Brandon: We live in a pretty isolated region on the East Coast of Canada that makes it hard for us to travel very far. We’ve lined up a few shows this year in different parts of the province but are hoping to expand further through the Maritimes and Eastern Canada. OHMS Peak: Your band 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? Brandon: Picking a single record to listen to for what I can only assume would be the rest of our days probably should have been a huge debate but in reality we unanimously picked ATW within 3 or 4 suggestions. All Them Witches has always had a heavy influence on our sound and is a personal favourite for all of us. The tracks on ATW cover a lot of the band's changing sounds and give it that necessary unexpiring replayability to be a great desert island record. Follow 10 Slip: Bandcamp / Facebook / Instagram / Youtube 10 Slip are: Gregor MacDougall: bass/vocals Brandon Hoban: guitar/vocals Cameron Walker: drums Colin Kelly: Recording/Mixing engineer and producer Mikey Allred: Mastering Engineer Fadli Safikri: Album Art Grab some 10 Slip Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Released: 2025 Genre: Post-metal, Post-rock Sounds Like: Cult of Luna, ISIS, Codespeaker Homeland: Scotland, UK What makes Cleave elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Originating from Scotland, UK, Beneath A Steel Sky offers a captivating post-metal sound. Their music is both intense and soothing, combining post-metal with layers of post-rock. The album's vocals enhance it with a combination of clean and sludge-like tones. This remarkable debut highlights their patience and depth, blending precise production with outstanding song structures. Beneath A Steel Sky deliver in a big way. It’s abrasively beautiful as we like to say. If you love Post-metal or just want to explore a more expansive side of metal, this album is a must. For a debut album, they bring their own style into this genre, making this a must have for vinyl lovers. Track Listing: 1. The sky above the port was the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel 3:17 2. Vanguard 6:04 3. Everyone you've ever known 4:35 4. Quetzalcoatlus 6:245 5. The infinite silence that follows the absolute truth 7:16 7. Cyclical dunt 4:06 7. The becoming 7:57 Dive deeper into Cleave with our Q&A with Beneath A Steel Sky. OHMs Peak: Would love for a brief glimpse into your process and time commitment in making the album. Beneath A Steel Sky: Our debut album Cleave is an evolution of an earlier instrumental-only incarnation of the band that originated during the Covid19 lockdowns in the UK. The songs on Cleave started life as the next stage to this original project, with changes to the original lineup facilitating additional instrumentation (and a vocal approach). As such the framework recordings for the songs have existed now for some time, with the final structuring, polish and mastering happening towards the end of 2024. We undertook the recording and mixing of all instrumentation ourselves (with the exception of the drums, which were studio recorded), and the completed album was sent to Brad Boatright of AudioSeige for mastering.  OHMs Peak: What was your band’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special? Beneath A Steel Sky: As a relatively new band we’ve only played a handful of gigs so far, including support slots with bands such as Shy, Low. Our most memorable performance however would have to be our album launch show at the end of January 2025. To see such a public appreciation for the music was a very uplifting experience. OHMs Peak: You show tremendous patience throughout this album. With songs like 'The infinite silence that follows the absolute truth' and 'Quetzalcoatlus,' you sound like a band that has been around for a decade. What previous projects has each band member been in prior to Beneath A Steal Sky? Beneath A Steel Sky: All members of Beneath a Steel Sky would (probably) describe themselves as seasoned, having all played (or currently playing) in one or more additional musical projects for a relatively long time. Currently the band features current or past members of (most noteably) Codespeaker, Iron Altar, Divide and Halo Tora.   OHMs Peak: The vocals on this album are stellar. The balance between sludge angst and the uplifting clean tones really elevates this album. Can you provide an insight into the how this came to be? Beneath A Steel Sky: The vocal ethos for this band was always about creating textural additions to the music with different vocal colourings, rather than presenting the music as vocal-fronted. We aim to treat the vocal parts in the same way we approach guitar and synth melody. The range facilitated by the 3 singers in the band also allows for exploration of all aspects of vocal performance, from glassy harmony-rich clean vocals to claustrophobic doom. On Cleave, we’ve attempted to make use of this only when most appropriate for each song.  OHMs Peak: The album art is very intriguing, and has this post-metal/industrial feel. Is there any meaning behind this? Beneath A Steel Sky: We’d intended for the artwork accompanying our music to further flesh out the feeling of the universe created through the themes expressed in the songs. It was intended through subject matter and colour choice to convey an environment that is both austere and dystopian, yet also strangely familiar. The visuals should (hopefully) form effective companion pieces for the music. OHMs Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound? Beneath A Steel Sky: We'd love to tour with someone like Massive Attack or Boards of Canada, we'd hope that some of our more ambient sections would work with their fans. OHMs Peak: We would love any insight as to your current and upcoming tour plans? Beneath A Steel Sky: We are currently planning some UK dates for later in 2025. OHMs Peak: Your band 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? Beneath A Steel Sky: So we couldn't come to an agreed answer to this question, and the fight over it would probably be the end of the band. We did manage to narrow it down to Mastadon's Crack the Sky, and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Potentially played at the same time to keep everyone happy. Follow Beneath A Steel Sky: Bandcamp / Facebook / linktree Grab some Beneath A Steel Sky Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Released: 2025 Genre: Punk, Noise rock, Hardcore Sounds Like: The Coathangers, Death From Above 1979 Homeland: Chicago, Illinois A brief look into what makes Bad Reading elite and sit atop OHMs Peak. Where are they from? Heet Deth are two-piece duo with robust epochal sound hailing from Chicago, Illinois What’s the genre? Bombastic noise rock layered with doses of punk/hardcore/math rock Why the album soared to elite status? Bad Reading is entertaining to the core and tight as fuck. The band’s sophomore release delivers so much diversity and precision. Beautiful production with an aggressive message that speaks to our independence and free thinking. What are our favorite tracks? ‘King Of Swords’ hits all the marks for us. Wild contrast and complex percussion with genious fretwork. It’s got it all!! Why you need this in your library. Laila and Julia deliver in a big way on ‘Bad Readings’. It’s abrasively beautiful as we like to say. The muffled vocals and harried melodies come together to bind what is a clear message and 11 cohesive tracks that hit another level. Other tidbits. The female duo created the unique clay-mate-like album art. Bad Reading was written amidst an onslaught of shows in and outside of Chicago. Track Listing: 1. Destroyer 4:13 2. Hierophant 3:12 3.High Tower 3:35 4. Laundromat 2:44 5. War King 1:53 6. Scroll Dance 3:55 7. Double Speak 2:55 8. G&T 3:26 9. King of Swords 2:51 10. No Ego 2:59 11. CLANK 1:23 Heet Deth are: Laila Eskin (Guitar, Vox, Lyrics) Julia Bard (Drums, Vox) Follow Heet Deth: Bandcamp / Facebook / HeetDeth.com Grab some Heet Death Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Released: 2024 Genre: Post-metal, Black metal, Post-rock Sounds Like: Amenra, Alcest, Julie Christmas Homeland: Germany What makes Requiem elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? Requiem is a masterful work of art that skillfully combines elements of Post-metal, Black metal, and Post-rock. Marie-Luise Thurm's vocals are incredibly original and heartfelt. They uniquely blend desperation, angst, and softness. The production is crisp and powerful, with each instrument finding its own space to shine. Laudare are carving their own niche in the Post-metal scene. It will be fascinating to see their future direction. Track Listing: 1. Introitus 3:40 2. Dies Irae 5:30 3. Quid Sum Miser 3:11 4. Rex Tremendae 3:33 5. Quaerens Me 4:08 6. Lacrimosa 5:207. 7. Offertorium 4:43 8. Hostias 2:33 9. Sanctus 9:11 10. Agnus Dei 4:18 Dive deeper into Requiem with our Q&A with Laudare. OHMs Peak: Requiem feels like a concept album where in the listener is immersed into this elaborate uncharted landscape. We would love to know more about the underlying theme within Requiem. Luise: Requiem is based on the liturgical Requiem Mass, the mass for the dead. We took the Latin texts and translated the religious theme into our own secular musical language. We were interested in what would remain and still found it to be a deeply touching experience about death, grief and hope. OHMs Peak: Every track is so different yet they tie back to the story that unfolds. There is not a flaw on this album and frankly each track stands out to us, but we’re just gonna randomly pick one of the heavier tracks here and ask you to shed some light on the heavy passion that is ‘Quaerens Me’ Daniel: Back in the day songwriting for Laudare took place on the guitar almost exclusively. And I think that song in particular is very much guitar driven. I can still remember how I sat at the kitchen table coming up with pretty much all the parts for the song on my acoustic guitar in that Session I've had with myself. Guitar wise it combines so many different styles I like to play. The beginning could be considered funky even with all that ghost notes. Then there is this long Tremolo- Blast- Beat- Section. It's all stuff I really enjoy playing. I think you can say it's a lot of different ideas put into a bucket and stirred uncompromisingly. Usually Luise and me would sit down together arranging the song with the vocals afterwards. No magic, just trying and erroring. Haha. OHMs Peak: What was Laudare’s most memorable live performance? Where was it held and why was the night so special? Luise: For me personally it was in June this year, when we played at Fusion Festival. The festival is huge and it was a honour for me, to be able to play there. The stage we played at is curated by some old friends of mine, so being there also felt like some kind of "family gathering“. Also we played an hour, which is a pretty long set for Laudare and we played some songs, we wouldn’t play live usually. And the third reason that it was a special gig, is that it was Ollis last show with us. We had been playing together for six years and two months earlier he told us about his decision to leave the band. So, we were also really eager to make this a special day. OHMs Peak: What band NOT in your genre would you love to tour with that would most compliment your sound? Daniel: Picking up a spade, taking it to Vienna and start digging. Let's see what's left of Beethoven. He also is in the fortunate position of not having to hear the same set every night. OHMs Peak: The gothic album artwork absolutely pulls us in and so fits the aura of Requiem. We see that Marie-Luise Thurm put this together. Would love to hear more about the selection process for this album art. Luise: Thank you very much. 🙂 Since it’s me creating all of our artworks myself, it’s mostly my own personal process. Usually I’d get into the mood of random inspiration from time to time and then start to prepare a cover art - sometimes with a particular project in mind, sometimes just for fun and then I keep it for the future. Because it took us over three years to finish and finally release Requiem, there were multiple drafts and ideas and I tried different approaches. In the end, the drawing of the seraph that’s now forming the center of the artwork was an ink drawing I created for last years Inktober challenge. I found it really fitting to the theme of Requiem - and another funny side fact: in the bible, it’s the seraphim singing to each other "Sanctus, Sanctus, Deus Sabaoth“ - which is the text of "Sanctus," the second last song album. OHMs Peak: How did the name Laudare come to form and what’s the meaning/background? Luise: Laudare is also Latin and it means "to praise“. When we first came together as a band we surely needed to find a name. We exchanged ideas and discussed different options. One day, Daniel had a revelation to not focus on meaning too much, but more on melody and sound. The word Laudare is catchy, sounds beautiful and has a beautiful melody to it, so we stuck with that. OHMs Peak: Laudare is stranded on an island with only a solar powered turn table and majestic powered solar blue tooth speakers. The band collectively can only choose one album. Which album to you agree to? Probably, we’d go for Witchy Activities and Maple Death by Monica Roscher Bigband.. Laudare are: Almut Voigt – Cello, Vocals Daniel Kaltofen – Piano, Guitar, Arrangements, Vocals Marie-Luise Thurm – Bass, Vocals, Screaming Follow Laudare: Bandcamp / Facebook / violentpoetry.com Grab some Psychlona Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)

Ascend with us as we soar to the peak of this year's elite heavy albums. #1:  Lucifer Giant Genre: Stoner rock, Heavy psych, Doom Sounds Like:   Red Scalp, Pallbearer, Katatonia Homeland:   Switzerland The debut from Lucifer Giant is truly timeless. This exceptional piece of work will guide you on a soothing exploration of expansive heavy soundscapes while the vocals have a soft and ethereal quality. Each song possesses a similar tone and vibe, creating a vast and immersive journey into doom. The impressive album cover encapsulates the essence and complexity of the album, inviting you into their heavy psychedelic world . Full Interview and stream... #2:  Slomosa - Tundra Rock Genre: Stoner rock Sounds Like:  Queens of the Stoneage, Kyuss, Truckfighters Homeland:  Norway Tunda Rock is a nostalgic nod to the sun-soaked, desert vibes of 90s stonerrock with doses of modern day infectious fuzz. The anthemic vocals from Benjamin Berdous and the deep bass grooves by Marie Moe immersed in whirwind .of genius fretwork make for one hell of an addictive album. #3:  Chat Pile - Cool World Genre: Noise rock, Sludge, Punk Sounds Like:  The Jesus Lizard, Pissed Jeans, Pitchshifter Homeland:  Oklahoma Somehow the Oklahoma natives turn abrasive pummeling noise rock into wild tranquil hooks that are both bleak and cathartic. #4:  Wizard Must Die - L'Or des Fous Genre: Psychedelic rock, Stoner rock Sounds Like:  Spirit Mother, All Them Witches, Sgt. Sunshine, Homeland:  Lyon, France Six beautifully elaborate track that push the boundaries of progressive stoner rock. Their third release since 2018 us an absolute triumph in sound. #5: Longheads - Layers of Wax Genre: Heavy psych, Progressive metal, Thrash, Doom Sounds Like:  King Gizzard, Slift, Fuzz Homeland:  London, UK Immerse yourself into this wild tapestry of sound molded with psychedlic doom and inspiring tangents of thrash and progressive rock. #6: Disastroid - Garden Creatures Genre: Hard rock, Grunge Sounds Like:  Melvins, Gruntruck, Paw Homeland:  California This addictive off-kilter album features unfiltered heqviness harkening us back to the days of Paw and Gruntruck. Enver's quirky vocals and the richlt layered fretwork add intriguing complexity that drives deeper each listen. Review and Interview with Disastroid here #7:  Familiars - Easy Does it Genre: Heavy rock, Stonegaze Sounds Like:  Fostermother, BoneHawk, Tragically Hip Homeland:  Canada Comforting countryside stonegaze that .beautifully marries heavy riffs with expansive landscapes. Let this one percolate over time and it will become a mainstay in your rotation. #8: Oranssi Pazuzu - Muuntautuja Genre: Sludge, Psychedelic, Black metal, Industrial Sounds Like:   Blut Aus Nord, Sigh Homeland:  Finland In the ever-evolving lanscape of metal music, few bands have dared to push the boundaries as bodly as Oranssi Pazuzu. Muuntautuja blends industrial sludge and Black metal with haunting atmospheric elements. The band has created a soundscape that resonates with both heaviness and etherrality, crafting a genre all to themselves. #9:  Laudare - Requiem Genre: Black metal, Progressive metal, Post metal Sounds Like:   Amenra, Julie Christmas Homeland:  Germany Requiem  is an innovative trip through a web of progressive Post-rock, hardcore, Black metal and operatic choir driven poetry. #10: High Desert Queen - Palm Reader Genre: Stoner Rock Sounds Like: Kal-El, Sasquatch, We Hunt Buffalo Homeland: Texas Palm Reader  slams with bold and crunchy fuzz, hitting all the right notes and offering a plethora of tremendous hooks. Full Interview and Review here...

Released: 2024 Genre: Black metal, Doom Sounds Like: Alcest, Agalloch Homeland: Denver, Colorado What makes Nature's Cadence elite and sit atop OHMs Peak? The latest album by The Flight of Sleipnir is a stunning fusion of Black metal and majestic doom. It's rare to hear such a remarkable combination of these two classic metal genres in a single album. The album begins with the bold 11:50 minute track 'North,' which is certain to captivate fans of Black metal and progressive doom.. The contrast in vocal styles between David and Clayton is incredibly impressive. The transition from black metal angst to clean doom is unparalleled. Nature's Cadence is filled with such a rich variety of metal layers, it's essential to own it on vinyl. Track Listing: 1. North 11:50 2. Madness 8:32 3. Vingthor 6:54 4. The Woodsman 4:41 5. Wanderer 6:50 Dive deeper into Nature's Cadence with our Q&A with The Flight of Sleipnirs' guitarist/vocalist Clayton. OHMs Peak: Congratulations on the release of yet another brilliant album. Nature's Cadence is such a complex and comforting blend of Black Metal and melodic doom. There is a plethora of wonderful nuances and heavy changeups found throughout this album. Can you provide a glimpse into your unique writing process? Clayton: Thank you for the kind words! Our writing process is pretty straightforward. Sometimes a whole song is brought in for review, sometimes there are parts of songs and riffs that we work on as a band, and sometimes there are even jam-like sessions. Occasionally David (Csicsely) and I will trade files over the internet as well. Then there are always some embellishments once we get to the studio. Everyone in the band has input, it typically works out well. OHMs Peak: We absolutely love the multitude of different styles carried throughout this album. From the slide guitar breakdown on 'Madness' to the folk themed 'Woodsman'. What musical backgrounds does each member bring to the table to create such diverse metal? Clayton:  We all have pretty wide tastes in music, and our shared history includes many styles of metal- black, death, doom and grind mostly. But we listen to a lot of different things, and elements seep in from all over the place. Most of our experience is from playing in various groups. I also studied music in school. OHMs Peak: The vocal contrast is absolutely stunning when shifting between black metal scowls and clean melodic doom styled vocals. What backgrounds do you have as singers to display such raw emotion? Clayton:  For the most part, we just kind of went for it at the very beginning of the band. David seemed to find his method with ease... I had done some singing in garage bands in high school but I didn’t learn how to properly sing until much much later. The rough vocals were a result of some experimentation over a year or so near the very beginning (around 2007). OHMs Peak: How did the name The Flight of Sleipnir come about? Would love to hear, and is it tied to Norse mythology? (apologies we are not rich in knowledge here) Clayton:  Yes, it is Odin’s horse in Norse mythology. He is the eight-legged steed, the best of all horses. David came up with the name, and in general it is a nod to the spirit of the band which is to operate without many restrictions. We also incorporate a lot of the mythology into the lyrics as well. OHMs Peak: The album art is wild and so engaging. Who created this masterpiece cover? Clayton:  David Csicsely does all of the artwork for the band. He is immensely talented. I think we are lucky to have such a rich visual history for The Flight of Sleipnir. OHMs Peak: The Flight of Sleipnir is stranded on an island with only a solar powered turn table and majestic powered solar blue tooth speakers. The band collectively can only choose one album. Which album to you agree to? Clayton:  We were just in Germany playing a few dates, and in the car the album that got the most reaction was Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” - so I am going to go with that. The Flight of Sleipnir are: David Csicsely - Drums, Vocals, Percussion Clayton Cushman - Guitars, Vocals, Pedal Steel, Keyboards Dave Borrusch - Bass Jeremy Winters - Guitars Follow The Flight of Sleipnir: Bandcamp / Facebook / The Flight of Sleipnir Grab some The Flight of Sleipnir Merch Music (vinyl, CDs, digital, shirts, etc.)