Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Digital-only Alice in Chains tribute song from French AZKEN AUZI, celebrating the first year anniversary of their self-titled debut album.
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Junkhead · Azken Auzi
℗ 1992 Alice in Chains
Composer, Writer: Layne Thomas Staley
Composer, Writer: Jerry Fulton Cantrell
It was in the spring of 2021 that the three Frenchmen Ludo, Laurent and Fred decided to explore an even darker and more tormented side to their then current music. This power-trio from the Toulon-area is proud to produce a loud and evil sound! Emerging out of the remnants of the bands Maniac (death metal) and Tom Is Fat (noise rock), Azken Auzi combines doom & sludge metal, with also some dark / black metal and more atmospheric passages. Rapidly things took form, one composition and concert after another, until it was decided to record a first demo single “I Hate You”. Because of the many very positive reactions, they went into the studio for more days to complete a full album, their debut-cd “Azken Auzi”.
INFO:
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facebook.com/azkenauzi
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#grunge #stonermetal #sludgemetal #doommetal #aliceinchains
Digital-only Alice in Chains tribute song from French AZKEN AUZI, celebrating the first year anniversary of their self-titled debut album.
Available now on all streaming platforms:
ingrv.es/junkhead-smj-t
Junkhead · Azken Auzi
℗ 1992 Alice in Chains
Composer, Writer: Layne Thomas Staley
Composer, Writer: Jerry Fulton Cantrell
It was in the spring of 2021 that the three Frenchmen Ludo, Laurent and Fred decided to explore an even darker and more tormented side to their then current music. This power-trio from the Toulon-area is proud to produce a loud and evil sound! Emerging out of the remnants of the bands Maniac (death metal) and Tom Is Fat (noise rock), Azken Auzi combines doom & sludge metal, with also some dark / black metal and more atmospheric passages. Rapidly things took form, one composition and concert after another, until it was decided to record a first demo single “I Hate You”. Because of the many very positive reactions, they went into the studio for more days to complete a full album, their debut-cd “Azken Auzi”.
INFO:
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
facebook.com/azkenauzi
Argonauta Records releases are avilable through the label official store:
argonautarecords.com/shop
#grunge #stonermetal #sludgemetal #doommetal #aliceinchains
![TIGERLEECH - Otoshimae (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ptc9hkQTNek/mqdefault.jpg "TIGERLEECH - Otoshimae (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]
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French sludge-core force TIGERLEECH have just released their brand new video “Otoshimae”, taken from their praised album Bicephalous, released in April 2025 by Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.
With Bicephalous, TIGERLEECH have taken a huge step forward in their evolution. The album delivers an intense and raw sludge metal sound, heavy with emotion, groove and confrontation.
It marks a clear move away from their earlier stoner influences, revealing a sharper and more aggressive identity.
Recorded at Hybreed Studios by Andrew Guillotin, Bicephalous captures the band’s most focused and energetic work to date.
Massive riffs, haunting vocals, and dense atmospheres come together in a mix that feels both punishing and deeply cathartic.
“Otoshimae” perfectly showcases this new direction. The track hits with unstoppable energy, while its visuals reflect the band’s vision of duality, conflict and redemption.
Formed in 2013, TIGERLEECH have built a solid reputation in the French heavy scene. They have played Hellfest Off, Napalm Fest and shared stages with many underground heavyweights. Each release has shown a new side of their sound, combining sludge, punk energy and raw emotion.
Bicephalous stands as their most complete and ambitious record so far. Every track carries its own identity, from the explosive “321 Ignition” to the slow-burning “…Again”.
Lyrically, the band faces political, social and personal struggles with no filter.
With Otoshimae, TIGERLEECH confirm their place among the most exciting names in today’s European sludge scene.")
![GURNSLINGER - The Lizards (official video) - [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QJsSQ3IMfsc/mqdefault.jpg "GURNSLINGER - The Lizards (official video) - [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]
Emerging from the rugged shores of Jersey, apocalyptic rockers Gurnslinger are set to unleash their second single, The Lizards, accompanied by an official music video. The track is taken from their highly anticipated debut album, Who Killed the World?, scheduled for release on May 2nd, 2025, via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records in CD and digital formats.
Recorded in the depths of a bleak January at a remote farm in Rozel Bay, Jersey, the band locked themselves away in an isolated landscape that perfectly mirrored the themes of doom and decay explored throughout the album. Under the watchful eye of local shaman Lucas Saunter, the recording process was raw, immersive, and fuelled by a steady supply of ale, herbal inspiration, and a relentless loop of Mad Max: Fury Road playing in the background. The result? A genre-defying fusion of stoner rock, progressive structures, and punk attitude, capturing the essence of a world teetering on the edge of oblivion.
The finishing touches on the mix were handled by London-based producer Steve Sears Jr (Gallows, Conjurer, The Hell, WACO), ensuring that the album’s apocalyptic energy is as visceral as it is immersive.
Who Killed the World? - Tracklist
The Lizards (5:20)
Back To Joes (5:47)
A War Chant (1:50)
Capable (5:42)
The Altar Of The Cult Of The V8 (5:26)
Gurnslinger began their journey in late 2022, forging their sound amidst the crumbling ruins of civilization. Hailing from Jersey—a mere forty-five square mile rock off the north coast of France—their music reflects themes of environmental destruction and societal collapse. But Gurnslinger is no exercise in nihilism; instead, they deliver a final battle cry, a raw and unrelenting burst of energy that demands to be heard before the world burns.
BAND MEMBERS:
Bissell - Drums, Vocals
Spars - Bass, Vocals
Marty - Guitars
Davidian - Guitars
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gurnslinger
Instagram: www.instagram.com/gurnslinger
Bandcamp: https://gurnslinger.bandcamp.com/
Label: https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords")
