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NOTEWORTHY ALBUM: BLACK WATER RISING - THE EDGE
Released August 17th, 2025
SHEEV - ATE'S ALCHEMIST (RIPPLE MUSIC)
MARGARITA WITCH CULT - STRUNG OUT IN HELL (HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS)
HEBI KATANA - IMPERFECTION (RIPPLE MUSIC)
MATRA - MATRA IV
ATOM JUICE - ATOM JUICE
WITCHSNAKE - SATANAS
FOOT - THE HAMMER (COPPER FEAST RECORDS)
DARKO - CANVAS
STONEGAZER - THRESHOLD
PSALM - IN DARKNESS...HAVE MERCY
THE LONGHUNT - NATURAL ORDER
Every month, from around the globe some of the finest bloggers, journalists, radio, podcasters and reviewers from the heavy underground submit their picks for the best new doom, sludge, metal, stoner, psychedelic and heavy rock albums and submit them to the Doom Charts
🔥🔥MAY 2025 BEST NEW HEAVY ALBUM RELEASES🔥🔥
👉My vote submission to the Doom Charts and published on Playgroundz Rocks
MOOCH - KIN (BLACK THRONE PRODUCTIONS)
ELECTRIC CITIZEN - EC4 (HEAVY PSYCH SOUND RECORDS)
SLEEPING MOUNTAIN - SLEEPING MOUNTAIN (SELF RELEASED)
GOYA - IN THE DAWN OF NOVEMBER (RIPPLE MUSIC)
LORQUIN’S ADMIRAL - LORQUIN’S ADMIRAL (ARGONAUTA RECORDS)
MORDBEAR - MORDBEAR (SELF RELEASE)
AGANOOR - DOOMERISM (SELF RELEASE)
MOLDERA - COLONIZE (SELF RELEASE)
KING WEED - SINS AND REDEMPTION (SELF RELEASE)
SUPERSONIC DRAGON WAGON - BITTER & BOLD (SELF RELEASE)
WOODHAWK - LOVE FINDS A WAY (SELF RELEASE)
RAINBOW BRIDGE - SOUNDTRACK OF A SILENT LAND (SELF RELEASE)
RAVINE - CHAOS AND CATASTROPHES (RIPPLE MUSIC)
🔥🔥MAY 2025 BEST NEW HEAVY ALBUM RELEASES🔥🔥
👉My vote submission to the Doom Charts and published on Playgroundz Rocks
1. KAL-EL - ASTRAL VOYAGER VOL. 1 (MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS/BLUES FUNERAL RECORDINGS)
2. THAMMUZ - III (ARGONAUTA RECORDS)
3. THE OSSUARY - REQUIEM FOR THE SUN (SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS)
4. PARALYZED - RUMBLE AND ROAR (RIPPLE MUSIC)
5. DUSTY ROSE GANG - A1 FROM DAY ONE (RIDING EASY RECORDS)
6. ROKETS - BAD CHOICES (SVART RECORDS)
7. WHITE NOISE GENERATOR - MYRIADS
8. JOVIAC - AUTOFICTION PT. 1 - SHARDS (INVERSE RECORDS)
9. STONE FIST - STONE FIST (GO DOWN RECORDS)
10. PELICAN - FLICKERING RESONANCE (RUN FOR COVER RECORDS)
11. CRYSTAL SPIDERS - METANOIA (RIPPLE MUSIC)
12. ZIG ZAG - DEADBEAT AT DAWN (RIDING EASY RECORDS)
13. STONE FROM THE SKY - BAKENEKO (ARGONAUTA RECORDS)
14. WITCHCRAFT - IDA (HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS)
15. KILLIAD - KILLIAD (SELF RELEASE)
16. ROOT ZERO - DARK RAINBOW (SELF RELEASE)
17. SLUMBERING SUN - STARMONY (SELF RELEASE)
🤘Every month, from around the globe some of the finest bloggers, journalists, radio, podcasters and reviewers from the heavy underground submit their picks for the best new doom, sludge, metal, stoner, psychedelic and heavy rock albums and submit them to the Doom Charts.
The Great Lie – Songs for a Monday Morning
The Great Lie delivers six fast and furious tracks on Songs for a Monday Morning, and there’s nothing sleepy about it. This EP hits hard right from the start and doesn’t let up. It’s pure, old-school hardcore with a smart edge.
The first song, "Fractured," kicks in with raw energy and lyrics about how everyone’s a little broken. Deep stuff packed into a minute and a half of chaos. "Rinse and Repeat" and "Another Way" keep the energy high and the anger real. Every song is tight, focused, and just rough enough to feel alive.
"Head Low" shows a slightly more thoughtful side, while "Lay Down" is quick and intense, like a musical punch to the gut. The closer, "Critical Thinking," leaves you thinking, not just headbanging.
The production keeps things sharp without cleaning it up too much. It still feels raw, which fits the vibe perfectly. If you’re into hardcore that’s real, loud, and doesn’t waste your time, this one’s worth the short but solid ride.
The Chris Rolling Squad – Damn You All to Hell 
If you're into rock that's loud, gritty, and unapologetic, Damn You All to Hell is right up your alley. The Chris Rolling Squad throws down 15 tracks of no-nonsense rock 'n' roll that mixes punk speed, hard rock attitude, and a dirty garage sound.
It opens with "Pendejos 666," a short, chaotic blast that sets the tone. The title track and “Loaded Gun” bring fast riffs, catchy choruses, and serious swagger. "Blind (So Fucking Blind)" and "Headshot 1st" keep the speed and rawness going strong.
“Cannonball Holocaust” is back from a previous release, and it still rips just as hard. The album wraps up with "F-world Song," which sums up the band’s ‘no rules, no filters’ attitude.
This record doesn’t try to be fancy, it just rocks hard. Fans of Motörhead, The Hellacopters, or anything loud and fast will feel right at home here. It’s a wild ride from start to finish, and it doesn’t ask for permission.
Earl of Hell – Earl of Hell 
Earl of Hell’s debut full-length is heavy, dark, and drenched in attitude. The Scottish five-piece brings a mix of stoner rock, punk, and metal that sounds like it crawled out of the underworld—and that’s a good thing.
“Satan Is Real” starts the album with a punch, and the intensity stays high through “The Infernal Dream” and “Impaler.” The guitars are thick, the vocals are gritty, and the mood is straight-up sinister. There’s melody buried in the chaos, but it never loses its edge.
Tracks like “Calling, Is The Crow” and “Macabra Cadabra” get a little weirder and moodier, adding some creepy atmosphere. “Waiting to Die” and “Bloodlines” close things out in dark, doom-soaked style.
The production is solid, it’s rough enough to keep the energy raw, but clear enough to hear every heavy hit. Fans of bands like Red Fang, Electric Wizard, or early Mastodon will find plenty to like here.
This debut proves Earl of Hell knows exactly who they are, and they’re not afraid to turn up the volume and drag you down with them.
RATING CARD: Mount Hush - II(SELF RELEASE)
Released November 9th, 2024
Playgroundz October 2024 New Releases Top 16
1. HERMANO - WHEN THE MOON WAS HIGH (RIPPLE MUSIC)
2. CERTAIN DEATH - STRANGE GARDEN (SELF RELEASE)
3 .BURN RITUAL - HOUSE OF THE WICKED (SELF RELEASE)
4. CRIMSON OAK - WILLOW (TONZONEN RECORDS)
5. ENFORCED - A LEAP INTO THE DARK (CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS)
6 .VOKONIS - TRANSITIONS (MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS)
7 .HIGH REEPER - RENEWED BY DEATH (HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS)
8. STONER - HITTIN’ THE BITCHIN’ SWITCH (HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS)
9. THE PALE HORSES - ENCHANTRESS (SELF RELEASE)
10.ELEPHANT TREE/LOW RIDER - THE LONG FOREVER (BLUES FUNERAL RECORDINGS)
11.HELL VALLEY HIGH - WELCOME TO HELL VALLEY (SELF RELEASE)
12.SUN AND SAIL CLUB - SHIPWRECKED (HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS)
13.CORTEZ - THIEVES AND CHARLATANS (RIPPLE MUSIC)
14.DESERTS OF MARS - DEAD PLANET EXODUS (SELF RELEASE)
15.SANTA PLANTA - FROM THE TRAILS OF DESIRE (SELF RELEASE)
16.TRANSYLVANIA STUD - EMPRESS (HELSING RECORDS)
NOTEWORTHY ALBUM: CERTAIN DEATH - SECRET GARDEN (SELF RELEASE)
Released October 17th, 2024
"Strange Garden" by Certain Death leans into a raw, rock-driven sound of proto-metal’s earliest influences. With gritty, organic riffs and a dark atmospheric edge, the album offers a refreshing homage to the foundations of heavy rock. A powerful, vintage-inspired experience!
NOTEWORTHY ALBUM: BURN RITUAL - HOUSE OF THE WICKED (SELF RELEASE)
Released October 25th, 2024
House of the Wicked by Burn Ritual is a dark blend of stoner rock and doom that is hypnotizing. Each track offers thick, resonant riffs and haunting melodies that pull listeners into its shadowy depths. This EP takes you on a journey into the heart of darkness!
NOTEWORTHY ALBUM: PHANTOM HOUND - FROM BOOM TOWN TO GHOST TOWN (GLORY OR DEATH RECORDS)
Released September 18th, 2024
Phantom Hound’s sophomore album, From Boom Town to Ghost Town, delivers a potent mix of heavy rock, doom psych, and sludge metal, showcasing the band’s growth and musical evolution. Amazing Album!
