Austin-Based Doom Innovators Aiwass Release New Scottish Folk-Inspired Single

Aiwass, the Austin-based Doom Metal band that started as a simple solo project in a Phoenix apartment, keeps getting better and better—and their sound continues to evolve toward the avant-garde.  Led by musical visionary Blake Carrera, Aiwass first released the bone-rattling His Name Was Aiwass EP in early 2021, the pummeling Wayward Gods later that […]

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Aiwass: The Falling

“Aiwass: The Falling,” the top-ranking album on Bandcamp, is garnering attention for its unique, conceptual approach. Beyond its musical innovation, the album offers in-depth exploration of subjects like the Golden Dawn and Western Mysticism. Aiwass constructs the album on lived experiences, beyond just referencing these themes. Many laud it as one of the best albums of the year and anticipate its potential as a legacy work, marking a significant evolutionary step for the band.

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Black Magic and Witchcraft in Stoner/Doom: Blake Carrera from Aiwass

Black Magic and Witchcraft, even Satanism has always been a part of Metal. Stoner/Doom is no different. Hell, Dopelord is releasing Songs for Satan next month! The thing is, its hard to tell the difference between the entertainment and rebellious side of Satanic imagery and references, and the bands that are real. As in: they’re […]

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