Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Italian Stoner Rock band FEAR THE BEARDS has inked a deal with Argonauta Records to unleash their highly anticipated EP.
The first single, "Shame, Rust & Pain," is out toda on all streaming platforms:
ingrv.es/shame-rust-pain-dhf-e
"Shame Rust & Pain marks a significant first step for us, encapsulating the essence of our desertic stoner rock sound and fully representing our forthcoming EP" - says the band.
It's Friday, January 31, 2014, when, returning from a Red Fang concert at The Cage Theatre in Livorno (Tuscany), Nico, Indi, and Pietro decide to meet the next day in the rehearsal room to form a stoner rock band. However, unable to find a pair of drumsticks, the project stalls before it even starts. Coming to their rescue is Daniele Dubrovnik Walowiz Ragusa, considered by all as the best drummer in the realm that stretches from the obscure hillside roads to the thrilling parking lots of a quaint, aging suburban town in the province of Genoa, Italy. So, on February 6, 2014, Fear the Beards was born.
For the next two years, perhaps in an effort to find their way, they waste a lot of time, mostly playing rough covers, eating pasta with pesto, and navel gazing. In the spring of 2016, Re Giorgio Canali, a guitarist known for his contributions to bands like CSI, PGR, and Rossofuoco, labeled the quartet as "shitty hipster". Despite feeling both offended and oddly flattered, they embark on composing original pieces.
On February 7, 2018, the band start recording their debut album at RedLand Home Studio, guided by Stefano Malvasio in the Riviera hinterland. "Pigs on Titan" is released in July of the same year. In the following years, they have had live performances at various concerts and festivals, culminating in a resounding evening at The Cage Theater in Livorno.
At present, the band is diligently crafting the compositions for their upcoming full-length album.
For more info:
facebook.com/FeartheBeardsChiavari
instagram.com/fearthebeards_band
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
#stonerrock #rock #heavyrock #argonautarecords
Italian Stoner Rock band FEAR THE BEARDS has inked a deal with Argonauta Records to unleash their highly anticipated EP.
The first single, "Shame, Rust & Pain," is out toda on all streaming platforms:
ingrv.es/shame-rust-pain-dhf-e
"Shame Rust & Pain marks a significant first step for us, encapsulating the essence of our desertic stoner rock sound and fully representing our forthcoming EP" - says the band.
It's Friday, January 31, 2014, when, returning from a Red Fang concert at The Cage Theatre in Livorno (Tuscany), Nico, Indi, and Pietro decide to meet the next day in the rehearsal room to form a stoner rock band. However, unable to find a pair of drumsticks, the project stalls before it even starts. Coming to their rescue is Daniele Dubrovnik Walowiz Ragusa, considered by all as the best drummer in the realm that stretches from the obscure hillside roads to the thrilling parking lots of a quaint, aging suburban town in the province of Genoa, Italy. So, on February 6, 2014, Fear the Beards was born.
For the next two years, perhaps in an effort to find their way, they waste a lot of time, mostly playing rough covers, eating pasta with pesto, and navel gazing. In the spring of 2016, Re Giorgio Canali, a guitarist known for his contributions to bands like CSI, PGR, and Rossofuoco, labeled the quartet as "shitty hipster". Despite feeling both offended and oddly flattered, they embark on composing original pieces.
On February 7, 2018, the band start recording their debut album at RedLand Home Studio, guided by Stefano Malvasio in the Riviera hinterland. "Pigs on Titan" is released in July of the same year. In the following years, they have had live performances at various concerts and festivals, culminating in a resounding evening at The Cage Theater in Livorno.
At present, the band is diligently crafting the compositions for their upcoming full-length album.
For more info:
facebook.com/FeartheBeardsChiavari
instagram.com/fearthebeards_band
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
#stonerrock #rock #heavyrock #argonautarecords
![DUNE AURORA - Crocodile (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lIz7xwdSt7E/mqdefault.jpg "DUNE AURORA - Crocodile (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]
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Filmed at Zoo Station, Torino, Italy
Directed by: Matteo Melotto (Visceral Studio)
Band logo by: Mirkow Gastow
Audio recorded and mixed by: Davide Donvito at Magma Studio, Turin, Italy
Mastered by: James Plotkin, Plotkinworks USA
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![MANDY MANALA - From Whence You Came (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mJi-5M8fjv4/mqdefault.jpg "MANDY MANALA - From Whence You Came (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta]
Argonauta Records and Octopus Rising are proud to unveil the full details of the highly anticipated debut album by Finland’s rising heavy rock force, MANDY MANALA. The self-titled album is set for release on May 23, 2025, and will be available exclusively on colored vinyl and digital streaming platforms.
Following the success of their debut single, May Queen, MANDY MANALA now shares the next chapter of their sonic journey with the brand-new single and video, From Whence You Came, directed by Erika Strengell.
Formed in Vaasa, Finland, MANDY MANALA is a five-piece, female-fronted powerhouse blending stoner rock, gothic elements and diverse influences to create a uniquely haunting yet irresistibly catchy sound. Their debut album, recorded at the renowned Wolfthrone Studios, is a manifest to the bands meticulous craftsmanship and dedication to musical storytelling.
Comprising nine tracks, this debut offering showcases the bands ability to weave dark, grim atmospheres with soaring melodies, drawing inspiration from legendary acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Alice Cooper, Ghost, and Black Sabbath. At the forefront of their mesmerizing sound is the commanding and emotive voice of lead vocalist Christa Nedergård, whose presence brings the band’s storytelling to life.
Tracklist:
01 - Stillborn
02 - From Whence You Came
03 - The Machine
04 - Black Sheep
05 - May Queen
06 - The Dark Passenger
07 - War Drums
08 - The Lighthouse
09 - When We Rode Out To War
Meet the Band:
Christa Nedergård – Vocals
Jonas Snickars – Drums
Joel Vienonen – Guitar
David Granfors – Guitar
Kenneth Norrlin – Bass
With their self-titled debut set to drop on May 23, 2025, MANDY MANALA is prepared to make their mark on the global rock scene. From Whence You Came is just the next step in their dark, cinematic universe, so prepare to be entranced.
For more information, follow MANDY MANALA on social media and stay tuned for further updates from Argonauta Records and Octopus Rising!
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