Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
DIONIZE, the solo New Zealand-based stoner/sludge project, is set to release its highly anticipated second full-length album, "Lighthouse," on August 30th through Argonauta Records. Today, DIONIZE is excited to reveal the album details and share the new single, "Mesa Black," which is now available.
The album tracklisting is as follows:
1. God Damn
2. Wolf At The Dog Park
3. Lighthouse
4. Mesa Black
5. Shaman’s Vine
6. Drunken Hunting
7. Draconian
8. If An Axe Is An Arm
Dionize’s Lighthouse is a collection of heavy and melodic stoner/sludge metal, or “Loner Metal” as Dionize likes to call it. And with all instruments and vocals performed by the one man, loner metal is a fitting name for the style of music.
Writing & recording began in 2020 during a time of harsh covid restrictions in New Zealand, and the album has been meticulously crafted over four years to showcase a musically diverse & progressive spin on classic stoner metal.
This album contains Coffin Banging Riffage, Skeleton-Dancing Desert Sludge, Mental Illness, Alien Polyrhythms, Psychedelic Escapes, Skullduggery & Malfeasance, Conspiracy Theories, Reptilian Burial Hymns, Time Travel and Groove-Doom.
For more info:
facebook.com/OfficialDionize
instagram.com/stankwizard
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
#newmusic #newsingle #metal
DIONIZE, the solo New Zealand-based stoner/sludge project, is set to release its highly anticipated second full-length album, "Lighthouse," on August 30th through Argonauta Records. Today, DIONIZE is excited to reveal the album details and share the new single, "Mesa Black," which is now available.
The album tracklisting is as follows:
1. God Damn
2. Wolf At The Dog Park
3. Lighthouse
4. Mesa Black
5. Shaman’s Vine
6. Drunken Hunting
7. Draconian
8. If An Axe Is An Arm
Dionize’s Lighthouse is a collection of heavy and melodic stoner/sludge metal, or “Loner Metal” as Dionize likes to call it. And with all instruments and vocals performed by the one man, loner metal is a fitting name for the style of music.
Writing & recording began in 2020 during a time of harsh covid restrictions in New Zealand, and the album has been meticulously crafted over four years to showcase a musically diverse & progressive spin on classic stoner metal.
This album contains Coffin Banging Riffage, Skeleton-Dancing Desert Sludge, Mental Illness, Alien Polyrhythms, Psychedelic Escapes, Skullduggery & Malfeasance, Conspiracy Theories, Reptilian Burial Hymns, Time Travel and Groove-Doom.
For more info:
facebook.com/OfficialDionize
instagram.com/stankwizard
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
#newmusic #newsingle #metal
![GURNSLINGER - Capable (official video) - [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HUYWd2byfsc/mqdefault.jpg "GURNSLINGER - Capable (official video) - [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]
Rising from the rugged shores of Jersey, GURNSLINGER has officially signed with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records to release their highly anticipated debut album, Who Killed the World?, set for release in 2025. To mark the announcement, the band has unleashed a brand-new video, now available here: https://youtu.be/HUYWd2byfsc
In the depths of a cold, dark January, GURNSLINGER retreated into the remote setting of Rozel Bay, Jersey—a small island off the north coast of France—to craft their debut. The desolate landscape provided the perfect backdrop for the album’s post-apocalyptic themes. As the winter raged outside, local shaman Lucas Sauner documented the sessions in full, using his makeshift studio on an old farm.
The result? A raw and unfiltered sonic journey that fuses stoner rock, progressive structures, punk attitude, and an unconventional setup into an apocalyptic masterpiece. The bands creative process was fueled by relentless jam sessions, a generous supply of ale, and an ever-present backdrop of Mad Max: Fury Road looping on a battered TV, seeping dystopian imagery into their collective consciousness.
For the final mix, London-based producer Steve Sears Jr. (Gallows, Conjurer, The Hell, WACO) was enlisted to bring the vision to life, ensuring the band’s unique sound was captured in all its chaotic, immersive glory.
Formed in late 2022, GURNSLINGER embodies the spirit of resistance in a world on the brink of collapse. Their isolated existence has shaped their music into a harrowing reflection of doom, decay, and the inevitability of the end, yet their music pulses with a rebellious energy—a last gasp of defiance against the dying light.
Set for release in 2025 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, Who Killed the World? is a genre-defying exploration of societal collapse and environmental decay, all through the band’s uniquely unfiltered sonic lens.
GURNSLINGER IS:
Bissell – Drums, vocals
Spars – Bass, vocals
Marty – Guitars
Davidian – Guitars
You have been warned…
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![WARCHIEF - Ghost Egg (official single) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HdiE40HibvA/mqdefault.jpg "WARCHIEF - Ghost Egg (official single) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta]
Jyväskylä, Finland – Experimental hard rock explorers WARCHIEF have officially joined the Octopus Rising roster, the (un)parallel label of Argonauta Records. Known for their unique fusion of stoner, doom, sludge, grunge, 90s alt-rock, progressive rock, and AOR, the Finnish outfit is set to release their long-awaited sophomore album, Toil & Trouble, later this year.
To celebrate this new chapter, WARCHIEF has unveiled the first taste of their upcoming record with the release of their new single, Ghost Egg. The track showcases the bands signature dynamic interplay between crushing heaviness and intricate, exploratory melodies, solidifying their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy rock underground.
Since their inception, WARCHIEF has continuously evolved, pushing the boundaries of their sonic identity. Their journey began with the For Heavy Damage demo in 2011, followed by their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album in 2015, released on Phonosphera Records. The band gained momentum through extensive touring, sharing stages with heavyweights like Bongzilla, Mars Red Sky and Pentagram. Their 2019 EP Morning Home further expanded their musical horizons, incorporating more progressive and atmospheric elements into their signature doom-laden sound.
With Toil & Trouble, WARCHIEF embarks on yet another sonic voyage, deepening their exploration of contrast and complexity. The partnership with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records marks a significant milestone, ensuring that the bands artistic vision and relentless forward momentum are fully supported.
A lot of effort has gone into ensuring the quality of this release, as well as our artistic development, the band states. Finding a partner that values and supports that growth is paramount, and we believe weve found that in Octopus Rising. We share a lot of DNA with other bands on the label, but we also bring something entirely unique to the scene.
Stay tuned for further details on Toil & Trouble, coming soon via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records. In the meantime, experience the powerful first single, Ghost Egg, available now on all major streaming platforms.
INFO:
https://www.facebook.com/warchiefheavydamage
https://www.instagram.com/warchief_band/
https://warchief.bandcamp.com/
https://www.argonautarecords.com/")
![MOUNT PALATINE - Newborn Sun (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HmH3MSuybsI/mqdefault.jpg "MOUNT PALATINE - Newborn Sun (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]
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Newborn Sun is the closing song from Finnish heavy psych metallers’ Mount Palatine’s second album Wormholy World (released 6.2.2026 via Argonauta Records/ Octopus Rising).
Newborn Sun is a massive jam-driven, hypnotic piece that proclaims a universal vision of life’s eternal cycle, while carrying a deeply personal resonance. The music video embraces this theme by delving into the universal expressions of spirituality and sacredness. True to the spirit of the album Wormholy World, the visual presentation weaves together a network of timeless and placeless rituals, bridging the high and the low, the earthly and the celestial.
Filmed by Markus and Ida Alavire (Saarni Music), at Saarni Studio. Edited by Lord of the Groove.
Performance by Jean the Baron (vocals & guitars), Count Boogie (bass), and Lord of the Groove (Drums).
Licensing Statement
This video is a non-commercial music video created using a combination of Original Content, Public Domain films, archival footage, and media licensed under Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
All CC BY-SA 4.0 materials are credited individually and used in full compliance with the license, including attribution and share-alike requirements.
Public Domain sources are used freely without restriction.
No copyright is claimed over any Public Domain material included.
The music in this video is an original composition created and copyrighted by Mount Palatine. All rights reserved..
PUBLIC DOMAIN
Billieth (1956)
Source: Internet Archive — Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/Billieth1956
To The Fair (1965)
Source: Internet Archive — Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/ToTheFairB
View from Space Reel 1 (1969)
Source: NASA / Internet Archive — Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/viewfromspace/viewfromspacereel1.mov
Royal Ballet of Cambodia (1965)
Source: U.S. Government / Internet Archive — Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/gov.archives.arc.52434
Holy Ghost People (1967)
Source: Internet Archive — CC0 (Public Domain Dedication)
https://archive.org/details/HolyGhostPeople_201403
C.E. Price Vivid Sunrise 2 (2007)
Source: Internet Archive — Public Domain (as listed)
https://archive.org/details/C.E.PriceVividSunrise2
How the Eye (1941)
Source: Internet Archive — Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/HowtheEy1941
From the Manger to the Cross (1912)
Source: Internet Archive — Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/FromTheMangerToTheCross1912
La Grenouille (1901)
Source: Internet Archive — Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/LaGrenouille
The Wandering Jew (1905)
Source: Internet Archive — Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/The_Wandering_Jew
Sahara (1940s)
Source: Internet Archive — Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/201140_Sahara
Eye of the Devil — Trailer (1966)
Source: Internet Archive — Public Domain (trailer)
https://archive.org/details/EyeOfTheDevil-Trailer
CC-BY-SA 4.0
Beautiful footage of the Himalayas (webm)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beautiful_footage_of_the_Himalayas.webm
Gathering of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas (720p, webm)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gathering_of_Buddhas_and_Bodhisattvas_720p.webm
Sacred Serenity at Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar (webm)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sacred_Serenity_at_Mahabodhi_Temple,_Bodhgaya,_Bihar.webm
דז׳יקוב־ויז׳ניץ (ogv)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%D7%93%D7%96%27%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%91-%D7%95%D7%99%D7%96%27%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%A5.ogv
Monks praying at Tawang Monastery (webm) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monks_praying_at_Tawang_Monastry.webm
Tawang Monastery (Tibetan Buddhist) (jpg)
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![DRUNKEN CROCODILES - Rainmaker (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HmsDZyBlEpk/mqdefault.jpg "DRUNKEN CROCODILES - Rainmaker (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]
From the album: Ægony
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The band says:
“If am I a God? Uhh, I dont care... I only guide the clouds. With these words, Rainmaker begins — a song dedicated to Charles Mallory Hatfield (Ego vs. Mother Nature).
Inspired by the scientists climate experiments, and in particular the events that took place in San Diego in 1916, the track reflects on his attempts to control the weather through his studies, which ultimately led to disaster.
In our opinion, Rainmaker is the true outsider of the album.
It’s the meanest track, and we could easily define it as the most metal.
It was the first song we wrote with this lineup.
We’ve always liked it, and even though it differs a bit from the rest of the album, we wanted to include it in Ægony because it’s always been a favorite to play live and consistently made a strong impact on our audience.
Enjoy listening!
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https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords")
![WHITE TUNDRA - Kultarberget (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/J7V-3-hqa9E/mqdefault.jpg "WHITE TUNDRA - Kultarberget (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]
Norwegian heavy rock voyagers White Tundra announce the release of the new single and videoclip for the song Kultarberget. The track anticipates the band’s upcoming album “Stories from the Dark”, out on April 24th 2026 in deluxe vinyl and digital formats via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.
“Kultarberget” represents a powerful new chapter in the sonic journey of White Tundra, blending hypnotic riffs, massive grooves and evocative atmospheres rooted in Scandinavian mystique. The song expands the band’s signature sound, balancing dusty desert rock influences with darker doom laden tones and a strong sense of narrative tension.
“Stories from the Dark” marks the second full length release by White Tundra and follows their acclaimed self titled debut from 2023. The album was written and recorded between 2024 and 2025 and captures a period of transformation and consolidation for the band.
White Tundra comment on the album:
“We started working on this album early 2024 when Kjell Andres joined on lead guitars. He had been piling up ideas for a while and came into the band with fresh blood and energy. After a while, Øyvind joined on bass and we really started to focus on writing in the summer of 2024.
Rhys Marsh at Automnsongs Recording Studio, where we recorded our first album, contacted us around this time and we decided to continue the work with him as a producer for the next album.
Many songs were in the loop for this album, but we settled on these final six tracks as the ones who fit best together. The winter and spring were used for demoing and pre productions, and Ola hit the studio first, recording the drums in mid July. Bass, guitar and vocals were recorded during two consecutive weeks in August.
The music has partly been written after the lyrics, often starting with creating the chorus and main mood of the songs and building on the songs from there. Other songs were partly finished musically before the lyrics fell into place.
Ola has written all the lyrics for this album, with the help from singer Steven to adapt them to the music. Thematically it takes off where the previous album ended, with lyrics about escaping from society, the unknown around us and a bit of local folklore. The album ending track White Tundra tries to explain the whole soul and story of the band, describing the journey from the inspirational desert rock, ending in the white, stormy Tundra.”
“Stories from the Dark” was produced and mixed by Rhys Marsh at Automnssongs Recording Studio and mastered by Joona Hassinen at Studio Underjord.
Tracklist
Healer 04:43
Huset 05:38
Riderless Horse 06:51
Kultarberget 04:56
The Lake 05:27
White Tundra 08:44
With “Stories from the Dark”, White Tundra further define their identity as one of the most compelling voices in the modern heavy underground, delivering a cohesive and atmospheric album that connects desert rock roots with Nordic darkness and folklore driven storytelling.")
