Psychedelic sludge rockers Black Moon Cult have a video up for “Stoned Ape,” the first single taken from their upcoming debut album, Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig), which is out Sept. 4 on Black Doomba Records. The song, the West Coast tour dates, the release date — none of that is new information if you’ve been keeping up, but the clip is, and it’s a fun one, so here we are.

I haven’t heard this record yet, but the Toledo, Ohio-based outfit continue to intrigue as they move closer to the release. Aesthetically, you wouldn’t call “Stoned Ape” a revolution in concept or execution, but the communion with genre is brought to bear with perspective and an individual lean. Spliced in among performance footage is a narrative of a Bigfoot trying to get to the show, and there’s a disco mushroom, and good times ensue. Right now, looking for anything more than that seems like overkill.

Obviously, charm is part of the appeal here, but that’s a classic element as well. The band have already done the East Coast for shows, so the West Coast tour could possibly be it for the year, though they wouldn’t be out of line to do a string of specifically Midwestern dates either, considering that’s where they’re located. I guess the bottom line for me is it feels good to look forward to a first album from a new band, and whether the thing turns out to be a landmark or not, in wretched and horrifying times, seeing positivity in anything in the near or far future is not something to take for granted. It ain’t stopping genocide abroad or enacting regime change at home, but a nine-minute escape from 2025 is welcome, as is the reminder that not everything is terrible. Don’t fret, reality will still be there when it’s over.

In a spirit of optimism, then, please enjoy:

Black Moon Cult, “Stoned Ape” official video

Black Moon Cult Drops Official Music Video for “Stoned Ape”

Psychedelic doom metal conjurers Black Moon Cult , signed to Black Doomba Records , have just released the official music video for their sprawling new single “Stoned Ape” , offering fans a hypnotic visual journey ahead of their debut full-length album, Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig) — out September 4th, 2025 .

Now, the newly unveiled video brings the song’s evolutionary themes to life, blending retro-futuristic visuals, cosmic dread, and slow-burning performance shots that immerse viewers in the band’s doom-laden dimension.

Tour Dates:
9/10 – The Crypt – Denver, CO
9/11 – The Echoes – Albuquerque, NM
9/12 – The Blooze Bar – Phoenix, AZ
9/13 – The Bancroft – San Diego, CA
9/14 – The Tiki Bar – Costa Mesa, CA
9/15 – The Redwood – Los Angeles, CA
9/16 – Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA

BLACK MOON CULT IS:
Kaleb Riser: Guitar/ Vocals
Kevin Lewis: Bass/ Vocals
Logan Mais: Synth/Theremin/Vocals
Jeff Vandebussche: Drums/Vocals

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