Volume

"LA's Volume. That's right, Los Angeles DOES have a real live rock n' roll band aside from Smoke and whatever project Greg Anderson happens to be involved in.

Volume isn't afraid to wear the LSD n' lipstick stained banner from 1968. This thing screams names you've heard before when referring to the greats... Blue Cheer, MC5, even White Album - era Beatles. So yeah, it's got some retro flavor to it, but 'Acid Rock' is a much better description than the current favorite, 'Stoner Rock'. I mean listen to "Make Believe" and tell me that's not acid-inspired. Listen to last track "Headswim" and tell me that's not BAD acid inspired. The remainder of the album is more Wayne Kramer than Wayne Kramer these days - catchy, fuzz-drenched, and all feel-good. First track "Habit" rocks with a chorus that all addicts, horny humans and leeches of the state can relate to - 'Gimme, gimme all I want, gimme, gimme all I need'. Chances are you fall into one of those three categories. In essence, we can pretty much all relate.

Hats off to guitarist/vocalist Patrick Brink for not only the rock n' roll portion of the disc, but some brilliant cover artwork as well. Also, kudos to ex-Smile and current Fu Manchu skin slammer Scott Reeder for some very Keith Moon-ian drum work on Requesting Permission to Land.

A word of warning - I thought the disc was over after the first listen, so I took a lil' snoozer on the sofa next to my stereo. I was just about to doze off when Patrick's voice comes full blast out of the stereo saying "That's a wrap, momma!". Scared the piss out of me. Fucker." ~ by Chris Barnes @ Hellride Music

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Blindman's Buff

these albums all are tagged as pre gas giant - however i'm not sure they are.

this is what i found on StonerRock.Com about Blindman's Buff - Desert Roads:

"This is not a full album, but a demo-cd with three songs from Belgian band Blindman's Buff. I liked it so much that i decided to represent it here.

If you like stonerrock, you should not be without this demo. It sounds a bit catchy, so if you need an comparison, i would say QOTSA.

The vocalline on "Will-o'-the wisp" sounds a bit like "You would know" on QOTSA's debut, although that's my opinion.

"Utopian Dream" is a real rocker with catchy vocals.

There is really nothing bad to say about this demo.

I hope these guys will release a full album a.s.a.p."

Can't find anything on those 2 demo's

so again if anyone has any info, let us know ... please ;)

2000 - demo 1 *r *m

2000 - demo 2 *r *m

2001 - Desert Roads *r *m

Blind Man Buff

Well i can't find much info besides that it's pre Gas Giant,

if anyone has more info, feel free to let us know ;)

1998 - Blind Man Buff *r *m

Koyen

"Out of the ruins of 'Reeder' (former band members) rides 'Koyen' with their high energy simple rock medium tempo desert/pop tinged numbers. It reminds me of the same level of energy that bands like Dozer come across as having, well that and other things in common.

It's safe to say that the members of Koyen probably describe their sound as desert rock, and why shouldn't they? It's got that same sort of Kyuss/Queens/Desert Sessions vibe.

The vocalist is definitely going for that melodic soul singing s t y l e similar to John Garcia, and the guitar tones and leads could be equally compared to Homme's s t y l e on some levels. Nonetheless, these guys are good at what they do and rock out...and that's what it's all about, the Koyen sound that is.

Simple desert blues rock numbers with soul, not quite as good as the originals but what is? On the same note it would be unfair to say that these guys sound exactly like any of those bands...there is definitely some indie rock flare thrown in here and there, and the songs are more actual written songs than jams if you know what I mean. Good middle of the road stoner stuff overall." ~ StonerRock.Com

Band: Koyen

Album: Comatoso

Year: 2003

Genre: Stoner - Desert Rock

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Obskuria

with a HUGE thanks to Fuzzard for this most excellent recommendation!!

"Space has no limit! - OBSKURIA is hungry for the ultimate satisfaction to hit you like an asteroid storm straight into your face. The project started in 2006 with musicians from the "new" Dragonwyck and La Ira De Dios - what you hear on this album is the essence of fun, freedom and creativity! A wide spectrum of influences is covered, which are Pink Floyd..s Meddle, Ummagumma, Amon Düül 2, Ashra Temple, Hawkwind, Brainticket, but also we transform 80..s Thrash-Metal back to natural 70s rock sound. Our debut reflects a pure Voodoo Space Rock experience which tells the "true" story of what will happen to the world on Dec/21st/2012!---- We hope to bring ultimatley new listening dimensions to the true music addicts & maniacs! " -MySpace

Band: Obskuria

Album: Discovery Of Obskuria

Year: 2008

Genre: Psychedelic Rock

Listen to Obskuria @ MySpace

for more info visit their homepage

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Mood Cadillac

"In a reference book of the Moncton music scene, Mood Cadillac would be one of the chapters that links the much-loved Monoxides to their beligerent offspring Iron Giant, with reference to the newly-formed Blood Royal. Rising from the ashes of several bands in the always incestuous local scene, Mood Cadillac was a big 'ol dirty chunk of fuzz with an obvious love of Black Sabbath. Formed sometime in late '96/ early '97 (nobody can remember for sure) and originally consisted of Mark (Gunther) Richard on vocals, Jody Perry (currently of Blood Royal) on guitar, Dan Dupuis on bass and (Iron Giant vocalist) Chris Lewis on drums." read more @ MySpace

Band: Mood Cadillac

Country: Canada

Genre: Stoner Rock

Listen to Mood Cadillac @ MySpace

1998 - Big Ol' Dirty *r *m

1999 - Mood Cadillac *r *m

Aquarius Void

"Aquarius Void are a on again / off again collaboration between Ross Westerbur formerly of 500 FT. OF PIPE, Zach Shipps current guitarist for Electric Six and Mike Alonzo also currently of Electric Six and formerly of Speedball and Five Horse Johnson. They keep promising to release a full length album, but who knows if that will actually happen? Zach and Mike and pretty busy with Electric Six and Ross is busy with another band that he is part of called Bluesong. "~Last.fm

Band: Aquarius Void

Country: USA

Genre: Stoner Rock

Listen to Aquarius Void @ MySpace

2004 - basement demo's *r *m

2005 - Live @ The Belmont *r *m

Dark Buddha Rising

"The Black Arts of Psychedelia

As the dust of centuries has settled on pages unwritten, the gates are opened only within.

In ascension rites of introvert spirits, the signature of passing flesh is inscribed in the memorial garden as a note of entrance. Succeeding this initiation, all levels are accessible through death transpired as severance of the flesh and the spirit immortal.

As the remnants of flesh dance to the endless pulses of the multiverse, the underlying directives in biorhythms to which these pulses are synchronised (from ego to the universe on the left hand and no ego in the void beneath the veil) are to be followed like a call of nature. Nature withholds the void that exists to the unaided eye of the celestials, and the rhythms transpire as keys.

As the innerspace traveler is aligned with the order of the nine, disarray in the processes is suddenly reversible, and the liberated shall walk the brightened path that is not treaded afoot.

"I exhaled and the skies cleared, revealing the stars. And then, from a distant event horizon arose the black sun. Rays of black light illuminated pyramid structures in the desert, as I watched hovering above. Carved in the monolithic stones were alien symbols that became decrypted before my eyes. And the I became the eye, the self dissolved in the light.

Sun worshippers emerged from the sands shifting in the solar wind that carried their voice." ~ From their homepage

Band: Dark Buddha Rising

Album: Ritual IX

Country: Finland

Year: 2008

Genre: Heavy Psychedelic Drony Doom

Dark Buddha Rising: Transcent (LIve Edit)

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Kaleidothrope

Quantum Fantay's new album

for more info on Quantum Fantay go here

for the re-ups of their previous albums go here

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Colt 38

"Colt.38 bear as a solo project of Claudio C., a member of the band That..s all Folks!. in 1999...In that period That's all Folks! were playin', tourin' and recording a lot...The vein of creativity, the landscapes of those foreign countries and the fields of mind -expansion gave him the opportunity to write some songs that he found to introspective for being part of TAF repertory...That's why he decided to start a solo record, which later became a side project with the help of his good friend Enrico R. from italian masters HOGWASH who was able to give the right shape to the songs. During the recording sessions, in Enrico's NEWMOTORINSIDE STUDIOS, the orgy of people and musicians who took part in the plot was the final result of the Colt.38 soundscape which saw the first printing in 2000 attached to the cool magazine "vincebus eruptum" " ~ MySpace

Band: Colt 38

Album: Colt 38

Year: 2008

Country: Italy

Genre: Psychedelic Rock

Listen to Colt 38 @ MySpace

Buy their record here

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Pre-Med

I'm in LOVE!!

that definitely was worth my money *grins*

now for my new quest: Sendelica =D

"Pre-Med are a decidedly Space Rock band. The band was put together in 2004 by Danny Faulkner with help from Hawkwind bassist Alan Davey. The other main member of the band is guitarist Lewis Turner although he has since left the band. The bands debut release Medication Time was well received on its release in 2006 and also featured guest appearances form Danny Thompson and former Landmarq keyboardist Steve Leigh. Danny’s brother Martin also contributed to some of the lyrics on Medication Time The truth About Us is the follow up to that well received album and again features material." ~ VoicePrint

Band: Pre-Med

Country: UK

Genre: Space Rock

Listen to Pre-Med @ MySpace

Buy their records through their MySpace page

2006 - Medication Time *r - *m part1 / *m part2

2008 - The Truth About Us *r - *m part1 / *m part2