German heavy rockers Deaf Lizard will issue their sophomore LP, The Last Odyssey, on Nov. 1 through Electric Valley Records (Glory or Death will have it in the US). The first single “City of Life” has been up for a little bit now and it’s more about the vibe than intensity, but definitely grooves regardless, a little raw and punk-born in the self-recorded atmosphere, but no pretense or trying to change the universe around it, which honestly is refreshing. I’ll be streaming the whole album on Oct. 30, so keep an eye for that if you’re the type to keep an eye for such things, which since you’re already here I’m pretty comfortable assuming you are.

There’s a fair amount of info below — blessings and peace on the narrative — but if you’re out Bandcamp Fridaying tomorrow or it’s payday and you wanna dig into a preorder, all those links are in there too.

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Deaf Lizard: German psychedelic doom/hard rockers announce new LP ‘The Last Odyssey’ via Electric Valley Records + stream 1st single “City of Life”

German fuzzy psychedelic hard rockers Deaf Lizard’s second full-length, The Last Odyssey, is scheduled for November 01st physically (on four vinyl variants) and digitally via Electric Valley Records. The album’s first single, “City of Life,” is available on streaming/digital platforms.

Of “City of Life,” Deaf Lizard states:
“With its upbeat tempo and funky riffs, this song breathes fresh air into Deaf Lizard’s arsenal of slow-grinding doom and heavy rock tracks, without stepping out of line stylistically. Its lyrics paint an ambivalent picture of city life, where a person can find both bliss and trouble.”

STREAM “City of Life” below or find it on your preferred digital media HERE: https://lnkfi.re/deaflizard_cityoflife

Electric Valley Records is issuing four variants of vinyl (Black, Green / Orange bicolor, Ultra LTD “Odyssey Edition” and Test Press), PRE-ORDER vinyl/merch from the label’s WEBSTORE: https://www.electricvalleyrecords.com/products?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search=deaf+lizard
Or Bandcamp: https://evrecords.bandcamp.com/album/deaf-lizard-the-last-odyssey

USA/North American customers can pre-order from Glory or Death Records: https://www.gloryordeathrecords.com/shop/electric-valley-records/

The Last Odyssey Track Listing:
1. Nuclear
2. The Devil’s Show
3. City of Life
4. Independent Terror
5. Lady in Black
6. Ape’s Odyssey
7. The Veil

Stoner rock group Deaf Lizard was formed in 2012 when Paddy, Steffen, and Lars joined French singer Jordan to jam for an as-yet-unnamed project. Jordan accompanied their heavy jams with artistic French vocals. After some early shows in 2014, the Oldenburg quartet’s musical endeavors soon developed into songs, which shaped their debut studio effort, The Firefly EP, recorded in 2016 but only released in 2023.

Line-up changes followed, especially after Jordan’s departure in 2018, and Marc joined as the new drummer. This reshuffle saw original drummer Paddy transition to second guitar and vocals. With this formation, the band self-released two singles, “El Tako” and “Tartaros,” in 2019. Riding a creative high, they continued to produce more music, culminating in their debut album, No Man’s Sky, in early 2020. To their surprise, No Man’s Sky garnered acclaim within the global stoner rock scene. However, the pandemic halted their live performances, limiting them to a brief 2021 tour through Northern Germany. Disappointed but undeterred, the band continued to write and record, setting the stage for their next release.

In 2023, they began recording The Last Odyssey in their own garage studio/rehearsal space. Entirely self-produced, this album represents the years of experience and the utmost worship of the forefathers of heavy rock. Across seven tracks, Deaf Lizard delivers a rough orgy of heavy fuzz rock paired with psychedelic and doomy elements. Channeling no less energy than their live performances, the band maintains an intense, gritty edge, blending slow, crushing riffs with more straightforward hard rock moments. With renewed vitality, the album explores a vast range of soundscapes—from slow, brooding doom to expansive, psychedelic improvisations—highlighting Deaf Lizard’s relentless quest for stoner galore.

Lyrically, the album loosely follows humanity’s self-inflicted downfall and its aftermath, providing a doomy context to its title, The Last Odyssey. Despite the weight of the doomy title, the band has no plans to slow down after the challenges brought by the pandemic.

Deaf Lizard will celebrate The Last Odyssey with a special record release show at MTS Record in their hometown of Oldenburg on 09 November.

Album Credits:
—Lineup—
Patrick Brödje – Vocals/Guitar
Steffen Blancke – Guitar
Lars Wikström – Bass
Marc Mattschenz – Drums/Synths

—Others—
Recorded at the Lizard’s Den.
Mixed and Mastered by Matt Sounds Productions.
Artwork by Marc Mattschenz.

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Deaf Lizard, The Last Crusade (2024)