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Weekly Recommendations - November 6, 2026
Five new heavy releases from this week, streaming in full right here in the post. Press play and dig in. Watch the video version: five picks, 30 seconds...
November 7, 2026
Steak hits heavy with that sludgy weight, kind of like Tool but wrapped in atmosphere. There's a hazy, almost shoegaze cloud over the riffs, and it feels thick and immersive without trying too hard. It's the kind of record that sounds cool in the room and sticks with you after.
Stoner Rock, Desert Rock
London, UK
Ripple Music / Stickman Records
Song pick: Dust
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Five new heavy releases from this week, streaming in full right here in the post. Press play and dig in. Watch the video version: five picks, 30 seconds...
November 7, 2026
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Quick note first: this is not a heavy underground record. But every band on this site exists because of Tony Iommi, so when he puts out his first solo album...
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Every Friday, Playgroundz rounds up the heavy releases from the week that are worth your time. Five new albums dropped today, and all five are streaming in...
October 24, 2026
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