Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Italian Eclectic Heavy Rock band PLASTICDROP, hailing from Cagliari, has signed with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records to release their highly anticipated full-length debut album.
"Plasticdrop are thrilled to announce that they've just joined the roster of Argonauta Records. Such a big change for a band that has always believed in the DIY, we've looked at the opportunities offered by this collaboration, and considered our admiration for this particular label we decided to sign with them, and we're really happy about it" - says the band
To celebrate their signing, the band is thrilled to unveil their new single, "Death (Not For You)":
song.link/PlasticdropDeath
Band comments on the single:
"Death is the most direct track of the album.
It sounds rough, fast and distorted, reflecting the main theme of the lyrics. It talks about how delicate can be the mental satus of a person when the first symptoms of depression show up. Suicide is a repeated topic throughout the album, as the band has been deeply touched by the recent loss of a close friend. Death is a loud cry for help, the description of a deep distress too often ignored or underestimated by too busy people."
Plasticdrop lineup consists of Paolo Pani (lead vocals, guitar), Martina Manca (bass) and Alessandro Brundu (drums).
The members of Plasticdrop met while playing at the same studio with different bands, as teenagers. The guitarist and singer and the bassist had some common friends, the drummer was younger but already known among the local bands. Martina and Alessandro started playing together in an alternative band called Wornout, while Paolo used to play the bass guitar in another project “Speedy rocky”. Paolo had some acoustic tracks and decided to share them with Alessandro, they agreed in choosing Martina as the perfect bass player for the project.
The band made their first public performance in March 2016. After achieving a local following with their gigs, they released the first ep in 2019, “Phenicopters”, five years before the album's recording.
In October 2024 they released the first single "Life" taken from their forthcoming album, whose complete details will be revealed soon.
Plasticdrop has been labeled primarily as alternative rock, post grunge, hard rock; several tracks also incorporate elements of stoner rock and punk rock.
The new tracks melt melodic and heavy elements. Their lyrics cover a wide range of topics, like personal relationships, the feeling of isolation related to the island where they come from and the degradation of the society in general. The band would explore a new direction on this album, pursuing a new, rawer, sometimes gloomy sound.
For more info:
facebook.com/plasticdrop
plasticdrop.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
#newmusic #rock
The Italian Eclectic Heavy Rock band PLASTICDROP, hailing from Cagliari, has signed with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records to release their highly anticipated full-length debut album.
"Plasticdrop are thrilled to announce that they've just joined the roster of Argonauta Records. Such a big change for a band that has always believed in the DIY, we've looked at the opportunities offered by this collaboration, and considered our admiration for this particular label we decided to sign with them, and we're really happy about it" - says the band
To celebrate their signing, the band is thrilled to unveil their new single, "Death (Not For You)":
song.link/PlasticdropDeath
Band comments on the single:
"Death is the most direct track of the album.
It sounds rough, fast and distorted, reflecting the main theme of the lyrics. It talks about how delicate can be the mental satus of a person when the first symptoms of depression show up. Suicide is a repeated topic throughout the album, as the band has been deeply touched by the recent loss of a close friend. Death is a loud cry for help, the description of a deep distress too often ignored or underestimated by too busy people."
Plasticdrop lineup consists of Paolo Pani (lead vocals, guitar), Martina Manca (bass) and Alessandro Brundu (drums).
The members of Plasticdrop met while playing at the same studio with different bands, as teenagers. The guitarist and singer and the bassist had some common friends, the drummer was younger but already known among the local bands. Martina and Alessandro started playing together in an alternative band called Wornout, while Paolo used to play the bass guitar in another project “Speedy rocky”. Paolo had some acoustic tracks and decided to share them with Alessandro, they agreed in choosing Martina as the perfect bass player for the project.
The band made their first public performance in March 2016. After achieving a local following with their gigs, they released the first ep in 2019, “Phenicopters”, five years before the album's recording.
In October 2024 they released the first single "Life" taken from their forthcoming album, whose complete details will be revealed soon.
Plasticdrop has been labeled primarily as alternative rock, post grunge, hard rock; several tracks also incorporate elements of stoner rock and punk rock.
The new tracks melt melodic and heavy elements. Their lyrics cover a wide range of topics, like personal relationships, the feeling of isolation related to the island where they come from and the degradation of the society in general. The band would explore a new direction on this album, pursuing a new, rawer, sometimes gloomy sound.
For more info:
facebook.com/plasticdrop
plasticdrop.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
#newmusic #rock
![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")
