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Stoned Monkey Sign to Argonauta Records for Debut Album

As habit dictates, I was scouring the internet for some media to include with this post about Italy’s Stoned Monkey signing to countryman imprint Argonauta Records for the CD and tape release of their forthcoming debut album. I managed to find a clip on their YouTube page that’s 57 seconds long and pretty much just a riff. One riff. A minute of riff. And you know what? I feel like I get it. I get why Argonauta picked them up. All it took was one riff.

Bongripper would seem to be a reference point for the instrumental three-piece, what with the largesse of that lone riff and all, but I won’t claim to speak for their sound as I’ve heard basically nothing. Still, that was a sick riff, as in, “Sick riffs, bro,” which is what you’d probably say to the guitarist right after they got off stage.

In my case, it’s “sick riff, bro.” Singular. Fair enough.

Info from the PR wire:

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Sludge rockers STONED MONKEY ink worldwide deal with ARGONAUTA RECORDS!

Born in Varese, Italy, in 2017, Sludge ‘n Doom Noise rockers STONED MONKEY have signed a worldwide record deal with Argonauta Records! Mesmerizing atmospheres, high pitched amplifiers, heavy soundwalls and a strong scent of the weed distinguish the experience on a STONED MONKEY trip: An unmistakable Sludge timbre mixed with the rhythmic-sonorous intensity by influences such as Doom and noisy Stoner Rock.

Says Argoanuta Records owner Gero Lucisano: “Once I’ve heard the very first notes of these guys, I’ve been totally levelled by their massive approach. Back in the days I received some rough mixes and I have been surprised how an instrumental band can generate a so huge wall of sound. I heard echoes of Bongripper and Sleep, though in a more dynamic way yet a lot hypnotic and abrasive”.

While the band is currently working on their upcoming debut, followed by an extensive touring schedule, STONED MONKEY are excited to have signed with Argonauta:

“As fans of the genre, we are proud to sign with such an important label in the sludge/doom scene and we are glad to release out debut with them soon. This record will be the fruits of a lot of hard work, commitment and dedication, and let’s not forget about the neurons we burnt on every single track. We are ready to share our concept of music with the whole world soon!“

STONED MONKEY is:
CPX – Drums
DESA – Guitar
TIA – Bass

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www.argonautarecords.com

Stoned Monkey, “Satanic Warhead” live Circolo Degli Artisti Vinago, April 7 2018

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