My Top 100 Stoner/Doom Albums of 2023: This is a massive list, at least the longest thing I’ve ever attempted to write. It’s not a perfect list, especially when I consider the bands I left off.
Read More My Top 100 Stoner/Doom Albums of 2023“There’s perhaps no better instrumental space rocker in the music underground today than Astral Construct.” That’s from the great Nick Pipitone of The Third Eye in an Instagram post promoting his interview with Drew Patricks of Astral Construct. I would say I have to agree. As much as I’m trying to strip the superlatives out […]
Read More Astral Construct: ‘Traveling A Higher Consciousness’ Album ReviewMonster 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 FoundationSpace Rock is one hell of a genre. Often combining the fuzzy riffing of Stoner Rock with the inventiveness of Psychedelic Rock, Space Rock offers a variety of unique, immersive soundscapes perfect for storytelling. That’s where Tales of Cosmic Journeys comes in. The debut album of the solo project ASTRAL CONstruct, Tales of Cosmic Journeys […]
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