Metal · SE · Active since 2010

Odyssey

Heavy, interlocking riffs that move with the weight of tectonic plates. Instrumental stoner metal for staring at the horizon or driving through the desert.

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This is music that feels like it was carved out of granite. It carries the massive, fuzzy weight of stoner rock but applies the surgical precision of progressive metal. The guitars are thick and saturated, creating a wall of sound that feels both ancient and technically advanced. It is the sound of a band locked into a singular, heavy groove that refuses to let go.

What sets this project apart is the focus on instrumental storytelling. Without a vocalist to guide the narrative, the interplay between the bass and drums becomes the primary focus. You will hear complex time signatures hidden beneath layers of distorted sludge, and melodic leads that soar over the rhythmic chaos like a hawk over a canyon. It is patient music that rewards deep attention.

Start with the album Pyramids. It perfectly captures their ability to balance sheer sonic force with intricate, evolving structures. It is ideal for listeners who want the grit of Sleep or Kyuss but crave the structural complexity of Mastodon or Tool.

Our Catalog1 Album · 2012
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