What do you get when you mix devastating gloom with party fuzz? Well, you might wind up with something like The Eastern Scrolls, the swirling, heavy-hitting split between Aawks, Canada’s bubbly Psychedelic Doom band responsible for Heavy On the Cosmic, and Aiwass, the Austin-based Doom experience behind projects like Wayward Gods. We had both bands […]
Read More Aawks and Aiwass: ‘The Eastern Scrolls’ Split ReviewI’ve heard a lot of great music since then, and I’ve even become a reviewer of sorts. Turned to Stone Chapter 2 is without a doubt the best album I’ve heard this century. It never fails to capture my imagination, my full attention, and still seems to get better with every listen.
Read More The Perfect Album: Turned to Stone Chapter 2We’re interrupting the Monster Riff hiatus for a special new podcast! Aiwass, the brooding Psychedelic Doom project that put out the stellar Wayward Gods in 2021, and Aawks, the upbeat Psychedelic Doom band that put out the excellent Heavy On the Cosmic in 2022, have teamed up for a powerful new split entitled The Eastern […]
Read More New Podcast: Psychedelic Doomers Aiwass and Aawks Combine for Spine-Tingling Split—‘The Eastern Scrolls’Monster Riff is absolutely honored to premiere the incredible new collaborative single from Blake Carrera (Aiwass) and Drew Patricks (ASTRAL CONstruct). But before we get to the epic song packed with massive riffs, stunning vocals, and psychedelic soundscapes, let’s talk about the composers. About Blake Carrera of Aiwass Blake Carrera is the founding member of […]
Read More World Premiere: ‘Solis in Stellis’ By Blake Carrera of Aiwass and Drew Patricks of ASTRAL CONstruct Benefits the Scleroderma FoundationAnyone who’s been following Monster Riff knows Aiwass is a Psychedelic Doom band heavily influenced by the writings of Aleister Crowley, the English Occultist and founder of the religion of Thelema. Led by founder and guitarist Blake Carrera, Aiwass is a unique blend of riffing Stoner Rock and spellbinding Doom Metal with a sound unlike […]
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