Nightstalker Announce Catalog Reissues & New Album for 2025; Side FX Coming Nov. 15
I’ll admit that while I’ve long recognized Nightstalker as OG champions of Greek heavy rock circa-1990-whatever, I’ve never actually dug into their 1994 debut, Side FX. This reissue, announced today from Heavy Psych Sounds — which also put out the band’s latest album, Great Hallucinations (review here) — has provided an excuse to do so.
The debut is a good place to start, as it turns out, brimming with the hallmarks of the era in crunchy guitars, punchy bass, and a blend of Motörhead and Black Sabbath that’s a bit darker than some of the more desert-style stoner of the day, but that’s ultimately less metal than I’d been made to understand. It’s brash, and there’s a break near the end of “Funny Paper” — just a couple seconds in the sub-three-minute cut –that drops to bass and drums alone that reminds me of Megadeth‘s “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?” that brought a smile to my face, but it’s way more about groove than aggro vibes, and that’s just fine. Like the headline says, the release date is Nov. 15.
That the band will have a new record out next year and a significant round of live dates for their 35th anniversary is likewise welcome news, if you need something else to look forward to about next year — can’t hurt — and as there are surely listeners who, like me, have never taken Side FX on, having gotten on board with Nightstalker at some later point in the last three decades, you’ll find it streaming at the bottom of this post. It’s ’90s-tastic:
NIGHTSTALKER – Side FX REISSUE
Preorder link: https://www.heavypsychsounds.com
Brand new reissue of the NIGHTSTALKER legendary debut album Side FX in new coloured vinyls !!
Nightstalker’s debut album, recorded in 1993 and released in 1994, captures the raw, rebellious energy of the era, blending gritty, Motörhead-inspired heaviness with infectious grooves. Emerging from Greece during the height of grunge and alternative music, the band delivers a sound that’s unapologetically rough and driven by a heavy, rhythmic pulse. Their music channeled the raw power of ‘90s rock while Nightstalker carved out their own space with their hypnotic riffs, groovy basslines, and a dark, rebellious spirit.
A bold first step, this album sets the tone for Nightstalker’s journey.
“It’s been 30 years since Side FX dropped, and those riffs still hit hard. We’re proud to reissue our debut for all of you who’ve been with us since day one—and those just discovering it now! Crank it up and hear what our sound was like in the early 90s..” Andreas & Argy
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