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A stoner/doom metal band formed in 2017 by multi-instrumentalist Eddie Brnabic (Beggars Ball, ex-Blessid Electric, ex-Moto-Shiner, ex-Brothership Connection, and ex-Zappada) when he moved to Portland, Oregon, USA from Los Angeles. After trying a few different lineups with the new material he was working on, Brnabic recruited his girlfriend, Laura Phillips to play bass, ex- Nether Regions drummer Ryan Moore, and Ben Jackson (Sioux, ex-A((wake))) to handle keyboard/vocals. With this lineup, the band released their debut full-length 111 on Cursed Tongue Records in 2019. The album received positive reviews and lead to a deal with US/Italian label Heavy Psych Sounds, who would release the split with High Reeper Doom Sessions, Vol. 5 in 2021 and HDC's follow up album Circle of Days the same year. This would be their last release as a quartet as months after the album's release, Ben Jackson announced his departure from the band, leaving Phillips to take over on vocals. Despite some concern over the future of the group following Jackson's departure, a set at the Heavy Psych Sounds Festival in San Fransisco in 2022 proved to fans that they had nothing to worry about. That summer, the trio would embark on a tour of the U.S.A., featuring stops at Ripplefest in Austin, Texas and Psycho Las Vegas. The year would also see their first release as a trio with the single for Nice to Know You in July. Ryan Moore would also part ways with the band in November 2022, and the remaining (temporary) duo would announce his replacement Harry Silvers (Robots of the Ancient World) in early 2023. After adding Silvers to the lineup, the band would release singles for Arise and Better Days in July and August respectively before the release of their third full-length Helichrysum on Heavy Psych Sounds. In early 2024, the band posted a cover of the Nirvana song Aneurysm featuring guest backing vocals from Amanda Lance (Spirit Mother) for digital download on their Bandcamp page.

The Well refers to at least two bands: 1. A psychedelic doom metal band from Austin, TX, USA Members: Ian Graham - Guitar, Vocals Lisa Alley - Bass, Vocals Jason Sullivan - Drums Austin-based power trio The Well redefine heavy rock by merging massive riffs with sophisticated melodies. Their progressive sound stems from a nostalgic desire to blend different musical styles as diversified as Joy Division to Blue Cheer. The group blossomed when guitarist/vocalist Ian Graham was fired from his previous band. Determined to redirect his musical focus, Graham hooked up with bassist Lisa Alley and the two began picking out riffs in their east-side garage. Rounding out their sound, they stole drummer Jason Sullivan from Graham’s old band in a tale of vengeance and karma. His solid groove and reckless tribal beat gave the three-piece their ideal primal attack. Due to their psychedelic doom edge, The Well reap comparisons to Black Sabbath, Sleep, Electric Wizard and Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats. As fans of cult horror films, they embrace the sinister, revel in dark themes and find inspiration in haunting echoes. The dual vocals of Graham and Alley evoke an ancient language that carries a mystic spell. Daunting rhythms and heavy guitars often accentuate their chilling chants. In the spring of 2012 The Well’s first studio experience was to record their debut 7″ at the Barbeque Shack with Tia Carrera’s Jason Morales. Limited to 300 copies, ‘Seven’ was pressed on mixed vinyl with several cover options featuring hand-drawn art that emulated a few of the band’s favorite album covers. Nicknamed the “rip-off” series, the single sold out quickly becoming a favorite among European collectors. By the fall of 2012, The Well were back in the studio again, this time at Ohm Recording Facility with Producer Mark Deutrom (Melvins, Sun O)))) and Engineer Chico Jones to record their debut album. However, an opportunity to record with Converse Rubber Tracks during SXSW 2013 resulted in the epic track “Eternal Well” and sparked the idea of an EP. ‘First Trip’ was pressed with a handful of songs from the Ohm sessions together with “Eternal Well” just in time for their West Coast Summer Tour. Due to the energy and excitement of their live shows, the disc sold out quickly. With each repressing, a different hand-screened cover was printed until all four limited editions sold out. One of their most rabid fans was Riding Easy Records label boss Daniel Hall who recently signed the band. Inspired by early ‘70s psych and proto-metal, The Well have created a sound that reflects doom, punk and horror all rolled together in a ghostly rock soundtrack. Their full-length debut, ‘Samsara’, is their strongest collection of songs to date. Produced by Mark Deutrom and released through Riding Easy Records, the masterwork is a stripped down, electric blues fuzzfest and begs to be heard live. After a steady touring schedule that’s seen the band share the stage with international acts such as: Kadavar, Orchid, Fu Manchu, High On Fire, NAAM, Orange Goblin, Pentagram and Dead Meadow guarantees The Well are street-tough contenders. “Writing dark, ominous music is how I deal with life,” admits Ian. “When we play live it’s like expelling the demons.” At a time when rock music is fading among the masses, The Well inject an intoxicating dose of raw adrenaline into a fatigued genre. Their nostalgic reverence, simple structure and modern expression put them at the forefront of today’s heavy rock. ©2014 TKSmith Bandcamp Official RidingEasy Records Facebook 2. An alternative/psychedlic rock band formed by Peter Koppes as a side project from The Church, and released Water Rites

MOON DESTROYS is the brainchild of guitarist Juan Montoya (ex-Torche) and drummer Evan Diprima ( Brother Hawk, ex-Royal Thunder). Having written together in various configurations for over a decade, they now come together under the auspices of celestial forces with a new project to unveil their mesmerizing debut EP Maiden Voyage. An experiment of truly galactic proportions, MOON DESTROYS blend heavy riffage with psychedelic flourishes and vivid imagery across two intricately designed centerpiece tracks; “Blue Giant”, featuring the distinct vocal talents of Troy Sanders (Mastodon) and “Stormbringer” featuring the gorgeous vocals of Paul Masvidal (Cynic) and layers of synths from Bryan Richie (The Sword). Three instrumental bursts connect the pieces together to create one mind-melting trip across the cosmic highway! Maiden Voyage is an absorbing, dynamic and forward-thinking debut that explores the new frontiers of heavy music in the 21st century