Author: Mark 'Yeti' Richard
Fvzz Popvli is heavy fuzz/ garage/ psych power trio from Rome, Italy. The band released an EP in 2017 and signed with Heavy Psych Sounds thereafter. They have released 2017’s Fvzz DEI, 2018’s Magna Fvzz, and 2023’s III. The band consists of Francesco Pucci on guitar and lead vocals, Alessandro Petrocelli on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Giorgio Natangeli...
REDWOOD is a heavy psychedelic/ stoner rock band from California. Their prior releases includes two EPs, 2022’s Redwood EP and 2024’s Dry Rivers. REDWOOD is actually a one man band featuring Sheafer McOmber playing all of the instruments (guitars, bass, drums, keys, and vocals). On February 7th 2025, Sky Offering was released on Northern Buffalo Productions. The album contains five...
After starting the Jam Yeti Music Blog six months ago, I have posted reviews for 98 albums (10 from 2023, 74 from 2024, and 14 from 2025). I average about three or four per week. In today’s Top 5 On Friday post, I want to share my five favorite sources for discovering new bands and staying current on new releases...
San Diego, California based sludge metal pioneers 16, originally formed in 1991. Their list of albums includes: 1993’s Curves That Kick, 1996’s Drop Out, 1997’s Blaze of Incompetence, 2002’s Zoloft Smile, 2009’s Bridges to Burn, 2010’s The First Trimester, 2012’s Deep Cuts from Dark Clouds, 2016’s Lifespan of a Moth, 2020’s Dream Squasher, and 2022’s Into Dust. The band has...
Huanastone is a stoner rock band from Malmö, Sweden. Formed in 2012, the band’s sound is a combination of heavy 70’s rock, 90’s grunge, and classic desert riff rock. Their releases includes 2016’s Huanastone EP, 2017’s Second Stone, 2020’s Third Stone From The Sun, 2021’s Live At Plan B, and their latest 2024’s Son Of Juno. Huanastone has self released...
Hedonist is a three piece hard rocking stoner metal band from Genk, Belgium. They formed in 2010 when guitarist Roel Paulussen and drummer Frederik “Cozy” Cosemans decided to have a few jam sessions together. The lineup is completed by bassist and vocalist Frank Homolka. The band has released a Split LP Your Highness in 2014 and The Collapse in 2016....
Hey Satan is a hard rocking stoner/ grunge band from Lausanne, Switzerland. The three piece currently consists of François on vocals and guitars, Reno on bass, and Frank on drums. The band formed in 2014 and have released two full length albums, 2017’s Self Titled and 2019’s Orange Moon. They also have a three song EP, 2021’s King Barry, and...
The legendary Pentagram formed in 1971 and had ties to Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. They are one of the pioneers of doom and drew their inspiration from Black Sabbath, Sir Lord Baltimore, UFO, Uriah Heap, and Blue Cheer. The bands only original member is vocalist Bobby Liebling. Throughout the seventies, Pentagram recorded a bunch of rehearsal tapes and demos but...
Motorik Road Trip is an Instrumental three piece band from Bristol, United Kingdom. Their music combines a variety blend of stoner, psychedelic, and doom. The band released a slew of singles in 2023 including: Orange Zilla EP, Hobo Sorcerer / Magic Fang, Arch / Future Primate, and Champa Moon / Astral GTX. They just recently released their debut album called...
The Clamps are a three piece speed/ stoner rock n’ roll band from Bergamo, northern Italy. The band formed in 2012 and have three albums available, 2013’s Deadly Kick For A Fat Fucker, 2017’s Blend, Shake, Swallow, and 2024’s Megamouth. The lineup consists of Ben on guitar and vocals, Bely on bass, and Marcy on drums. Megamouth was released on...