Funny story only I guess it’s not really that funny. I have apparently watched enough Argonauta Records clips on YouTube to have the algorithm know that I’m basically interested in whatever they’ve got going — which is true — and I actually saw the Stramonium single “Son of the Moon” on there before I found the press release. My phone, mind you, is either right next to me on the couch or actually in my pocket, so I didn’t have to go far to find the email, but it’s an unusual twist in the process for my brain. I hear there are some people who get all their music from YouTube. Sounds efficient if nothing else. Algorithms don’t make run-on sentences. Can’t really say the same of my out-of-date ass.

But you know what else isn’t cool and probably never will be? Heavy rock and roll. So you and me, we make our own cool, and “Son of the Moon” is a pretty rad soundtrack for our likely momentary righteous self-determinism. Got a little shuffle, got a little push. You can be the riff you want to see in the world, you know.

Album is out… sometime… but it’s called Elder Moon and you can see below it was recorded in 2019, so unless it’s been previously released by the band on their own — always possible and forgive my ignorance if that’s the case — it’s been waiting long enough for sure.

Gonna go look up Hardstaff Booking Agency as well. Always more homework.

From the PR wire:

Stoner Doomers STRAMONIUM Announce Worldwide Deal With Argonauta Records!

Milan-based heavy stoner and doom metal act STRAMONIUM has announced their signing with Argonauta Records, who will proudly release the band’s upcoming debut album during 2022.

STRAMONIUM’s sound ranges from classic rock to 70’s psychedelia, modern stoner to old school doom and results from mixing all these references with heavy blues-styled jam sessions. Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Iron Maiden but also Jimi Hendrix, MC5, Motorhead, these are just some of the main references throughout the work. Their colossal and dark sound recalls themes and atmospheres dealing with occultism, esoteric doctrines, symbolism and specifically the cult of the Moon. Floating between melodic vocal lines, acid reverbs and hypnotic slow riffs; fast fuzzed solos and heavy-muff rhythmic lines, the Italian four-piece takes its listener on an introspective trip through a decadent and obscure landscape, made of pagan worship and a genuine passion for the 70’s heavy-rock scene. 2022 will see STRAMONIUM release their first full-length album, entitled Elder Moon, through Argonauta Records. Get a sneak peak and listen to the first album single, Son Of The Moon, here.

Stramonium is a Stoner/Doom band from Milan active since 2018. The idea of the band comes from Valeria and Corrado Carnevali and their desire to recreate the sounds and atmospheres typical of the American and British Doom and proto-metal bands of the early 70s.

At the first rehearsals Fabio Rizzuto joined them on rhythm guitar and Enzo Arcadi on drums, shortly after bassist Lorenzo Rossi completed the line-up. Thanks to Corrado’s riffs and Valeria’s lyrics take shape the first pieces that help to define the sound and spirit of the band, stimulating and involving also the other members in writing and arranging new songs.

In 2019, after Valeria’s departure, Stramonium are ready to record their debut album: through Real Sound Studio Milano they record “Elder Moon”, an energetic record where the pagan cult of the moon is accompanied by tribal sounds, sometimes obscure, with a
definitely massive sound.

In 2021, after the entry in the band of the new drummer Giacomo Recalcati, the guys intensify the live activity also thanks to the collaboration with Hardstaff Booking Agency. Towards the end of the same year comes the signing of the collaboration contract with the label Argonauta Records, under which they officially publish “Elder Moon” in 2022.

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Stramonium, “Son of the Moon”