A litany of familiar names playing a litany of familiar tunes, Spaceship Landing: A Tribute to Kyuss is a fairly straightforward concept. Rather than the Magnetic Eye-style ‘redux’ model, the compilation of mostly European bands put together at the behest of Witching Buzz follows the oldschool pattern of more ‘greatest hits’-style selections. I don’t know how many of these songs are exclusive or not, but from Fuzz Evil and Abel Blood to Rhino and King Howl, it’s an assemblage 20-strong put together to honor the band largely credited with defining desert rock for the rest of us mortals out here on the scorched earth.

So like I said, an easy enough concept to grasp. Slated for a Halloween release. The PR wire has it like this:

Spaceship Landing: A Tribute to KYUSS

Release Date and Cover Art Unveiled

A Global Homage to the Godfathers of Desert Rock

The legacy of KYUSS – the pioneers of desert rock and the spiritual fathers of stoner metal – echoes endlessly across generations and continents. Now, over two decades after their final ride into the sonic sunset, a legion of underground bands unites to pay respect in a massive, fuzz-drenched tribute.

“Spaceship Landing: A Tribute to KYUSS” will be released October 31, 2025 by Witching Buzz and features 21 bands from across the globe, each offering a thunderous reimagining of a KYUSS classic. This is not just a tribute – it’s a worldwide celebration of riff worship, sand-blasted psych, and raw desert energy.

Full Tracklist:
Amammoth (Australia) – Son of a Bitch
Mörkekraft (Norway) – Writhe
Sonic Wolves (Italy) – Thumb
Rhino (Italy) – Green Machine
Gurnslinger (Jersey) – Molten Universe
Void Cruiser (Finland) – 50 Million Year Trip (Downside Up)
King Howl (Italy) – Freedom Run
Rainbow Bridge (Italy) – Apothecaries’ Weight
Fuzz Evil (USA) – Supa Scoopa and Mighty Scoop
3 Wheeler Band (Mexico) – 100°
DoctoR DooM (France) – Space Cadet
Poste 942 (France) – Demon Cleaner
ISAAK (Italy) – Odyssey
Folwark (Italy) – Whitewater
Abel Blood (USA) – Caterpillar March
Epic Down (Germany) – Hurricane
Loose Sutures (Italy) – One Inch Man
Wet Cactus (Spain) – Phototropic
Wolfnaut (Norway) – El Rodeo
Mercure (France) – Size Queen

[cover art by Captain Maoos]

Be sure to follow our Bandcamp page to get notified the moment the release drops: https://witchingbuzz.bandcamp.com/

With each band offering their own sonic twist while honoring the spirit of KYUSS, Spaceship Landing is a must-listen for desert dwellers, fuzz fanatics, and anyone who’s ever felt the low-end rumble of the California sandstorms in their soul.

Raise your amps. Board the spaceship. KYUSS lives.

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