Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
New single available on all streaming platforms from May 3rd:
ingrv.es/northern-lights-nxc-u
The Dutch Desert-rockers of Drive By Wire offer you an intriguing and unique mixture of fuzz-laden heavy stoner rock grooves accompanied by the trippy, hazy vocals of charismatic front lady Simone Holsbeek.
Simone Holsbeek and lead guitarist Alwin Wubben founded the band in Deventer (2006) writing songs in their basement for the debut album that immediately grabbed the attention of the international press. With Marcel Zerb on bass and Ingmar Regeling behind the drumkit, they are capable of building sonic mountains and psychedelic tapestries of sound.
“Time Horizon” is the band's 5th album and the follow-up from the release of the highly acclaimed last album “Spellbound” (2018) which was very well received by both international press and fans. (“Drive By Wire conjure some supernatural mojo from the start of “Spellbound”..... the hallucinatory undercurrents of „Apollo” are powerful... one of the best songs the Doors never wrote” (Riff Relevant)).
Soon after that release, the Covid pandemic hit the world and the band used the hiatus to work on film music. They got a few songs used in American TV series such as Batwoman and Riverdale.
Early 2023 the band retreated to a cabin in the middle of the woods. They set up their gear and just started jamming between the trees and under the stars. The result is this wonderful, spontaneous and mesmerizing new album. Very unpolished, raw, pure and with organic vibes.
8 solid songs that take you to a world outside, on a trip through 70′s hard rock and psychedelia. Drive By Wire manages to distill these inspirations into a warm organic sound full of hypnotic heaviness ( Kyuss), and psychedelic echoes of the 70’s (Jefferson Airplane, Heart).
The band has been touring through Europe for the last 17 years, did several headline tours in Greece and Swiss, played most clubs in The Netherlands (Paradiso, Vera, Tivoli) Toured and played with the likes of Kyuss, Blues Pills, Mudhoney, and Fu Manchu. And devoured loads of festival stages (Eurosonic, Generatorfest, Dijkpop and Zwarte Cross).
Make sure to catch them live; experience a trip to your inner cosmos..and out in the sonic desert.
Discography:
Drive By Wire/untitled (2006)
Drive By Wire/Between Oceans (2008)
Drive By Wire/The Whole Shebang (2014).
Drive By Wire/Spellbound (2018)
Drive By Wire/ Time Horizon (2024)
Line-up:
Simone Holsbeek- Vocals/guitar
Alwin Wubben- Leadguitar
Marcel Zerb- Bassguitar
Ingmar Regeling Drums
For more info:
facebook.com/drivebywireband
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
#stonerrock #newmusic #newsingle #womeninmusic #argonautarecords
New single available on all streaming platforms from May 3rd:
ingrv.es/northern-lights-nxc-u
The Dutch Desert-rockers of Drive By Wire offer you an intriguing and unique mixture of fuzz-laden heavy stoner rock grooves accompanied by the trippy, hazy vocals of charismatic front lady Simone Holsbeek.
Simone Holsbeek and lead guitarist Alwin Wubben founded the band in Deventer (2006) writing songs in their basement for the debut album that immediately grabbed the attention of the international press. With Marcel Zerb on bass and Ingmar Regeling behind the drumkit, they are capable of building sonic mountains and psychedelic tapestries of sound.
“Time Horizon” is the band's 5th album and the follow-up from the release of the highly acclaimed last album “Spellbound” (2018) which was very well received by both international press and fans. (“Drive By Wire conjure some supernatural mojo from the start of “Spellbound”..... the hallucinatory undercurrents of „Apollo” are powerful... one of the best songs the Doors never wrote” (Riff Relevant)).
Soon after that release, the Covid pandemic hit the world and the band used the hiatus to work on film music. They got a few songs used in American TV series such as Batwoman and Riverdale.
Early 2023 the band retreated to a cabin in the middle of the woods. They set up their gear and just started jamming between the trees and under the stars. The result is this wonderful, spontaneous and mesmerizing new album. Very unpolished, raw, pure and with organic vibes.
8 solid songs that take you to a world outside, on a trip through 70′s hard rock and psychedelia. Drive By Wire manages to distill these inspirations into a warm organic sound full of hypnotic heaviness ( Kyuss), and psychedelic echoes of the 70’s (Jefferson Airplane, Heart).
The band has been touring through Europe for the last 17 years, did several headline tours in Greece and Swiss, played most clubs in The Netherlands (Paradiso, Vera, Tivoli) Toured and played with the likes of Kyuss, Blues Pills, Mudhoney, and Fu Manchu. And devoured loads of festival stages (Eurosonic, Generatorfest, Dijkpop and Zwarte Cross).
Make sure to catch them live; experience a trip to your inner cosmos..and out in the sonic desert.
Discography:
Drive By Wire/untitled (2006)
Drive By Wire/Between Oceans (2008)
Drive By Wire/The Whole Shebang (2014).
Drive By Wire/Spellbound (2018)
Drive By Wire/ Time Horizon (2024)
Line-up:
Simone Holsbeek- Vocals/guitar
Alwin Wubben- Leadguitar
Marcel Zerb- Bassguitar
Ingmar Regeling Drums
For more info:
facebook.com/drivebywireband
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
#stonerrock #newmusic #newsingle #womeninmusic #argonautarecords
![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…
Follow GURNSLINGER:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gurnslinger
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gurnslinger
Bandcamp: https://gurnslinger.bandcamp.com/")
![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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➡️ Stream: https://song.link/mountpalatine_nbs
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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)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tawang_Monastery_(Tibetan_Buddhist).jpg")
![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!
INFO:
https://www.facebook.com/DrunkenCrocodiles
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords")
