Emitting psych-revelry vibes in transluscent shades from Rolling Stones, Samsara Blues Experiment and the sunny acid folk of Tao and the Drones of Praise, Malmö weirdos Nepal Death offer “She Demon (The Exorcism of the Rakshasi)” as the follow-up single to the video they did for “Sister Nirvana” (posted here), which surfaced this Fall. And like that track, the new one marries classic pop ideologies with mushroomy oddball psych, a traditionalism based on shirking tradition, at least aesthetically, in favor of something more freeing. It wants you to sing along. Maybe you will or maybe not.

So let’s have a dream gig with Nepal Death and fellow outsider-art Swedes Toad Venom, shall we? Could add some cosmic strangeness from the UK in Codex Serafini if you want. Good bill, though I don’t know that it would or wouldn’t ever happen. In any case, a pocket of strangeness tucked away in the recesses of genre is welcome, and Nepal Death answer that call with a duly individualized sound. As to an album, I won’t speculate except to remind that we live in a universe of infinite possibility. Something perhaps to keep in mind as you listen.

From the PR wire:

The Musical Collective of Nepal Death ­now unleash their latest sonic story upon the world. “She Demon (The Exorcism of the ­Rakshasi)” will take you on a mind-­bending trip spanning over nine ­glorious minutes.

The song echoes the rhythms of The Rolling Stones’ ­”Sympathy for the Devil” and the vibes of Primal Scream’s “Movin’ on Up”. Feel the trippy seventies, featuring psychedelic guitars, infectious basslines, drum grooves, magical flute melodies, bells, singing bowls and massive choirs. The lyrics draw inspiration from Hindu legends of the Rakshasi-demons wielding supernatural powers for evil acts. Picture fierce beings with flaming red eyes and hair, savoring the scent of human flesh.

Listen on Spotify HERE: https://open.spotify.com/album/73bW14oc7E38wysA76Fz3o

“Embark on a cosmic odyssey with ‘She Demon’ – Our tribute to ’70s psychedelia, blending the eerie with the energetic. Picture fierce Rakshasi demons and join us in this nine-minute sonic journey featuring amazing guest artists. It’s more than a song; it’s a direct line to the cosmic vibrations of fierce demons!” – says the band.

She Demon is written and performed by Nepal Death, ­featuring guest ­artists Pontus Torstensson ­(Exorcist GBG/Tentakel), Lisa Isaksson (Second Oracle/Me And My Kites), and Anders Kjellberg (Fontän/Tross).

­Recorded at Studio Katakomb, Kali Kitchen Studios and ­Konrad Tönz Klangwerk.
Released by Kali Psyche Records.
Mixed and mastered by Mikael ­Andersson at Soundport ­Music.
Artwork painted by ­enigmatic ­psychedelic performance artist Zephyr Wycorn.

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Nepal Death, “She Demon (The Exorcism of the Rakshasi)”

Much to Nepal Death‘s credit, they definitely own up to the “Gimme Shelter” influence in their new single “Sister Nirvana,” which arrives complete with backing singers and that everyone-on-board hook. Also to the Swedish outfit’s credit, they earn it. And they pitch the video as hippie horror, which I guess is fair, but I get way more of the dancing at the show than thee kitsch, but so it goes. I’m sure everyone gets slaughtered in there somewhere.

The band’s self-titled debut came out in 2021 and they have other, short-release odds and ends, EPs and singles. I don’t know if “Sister Nirvana” is heralding a follow-up or what, but it’s out now as things are at the places you can buy digital media — I didn’t find Bandcamp, if that’s your thing — so if you dig it, there’s more you can do which I feel like isn’t always the case in the age of preorders and so on.

Anyway, maybe you check out the track and dig it, or maybe you don’t. Costs you like 30 seconds either way and the video is well done. If you’d ask for more you’re on the wrong genre.

From the PR wire:

DEATH, DECADENCE, AND DISCO BALLS! NEPAL DEATH`S »SISTER NIRVANA!« – 1972 PSYCH ROCK B-MOVIE HIPPIE DANCE HORROR!

ABOUT NEPAL DEATH

Nepal Death is like a transcendent 1972 VW bus voyage along The Hippie Trail. This Swedish musical collective is painting a vibrant auditory tapestry reminiscent of the era of free love, all set against the mysterious backdrop of death goddess Kali Ma. Their music beckons listeners to c ontemplate the metamorphosis (or end) that await them beyond the ultimate destination of Kathmandu.

ABOUT »SISTER NIRVANA«

The music video pays homage to B-movie horror stories from the seventies, featuring captivating dance sequences and a gripping storyline. Directed by filmmaker Emil Dorbell and penned by Nepal Death’s frontman, Anders Hallberg, the video was shot on location in an old strippers’ joint featuring real actors and a horde of evil groovy cultists.

The song is a pulsating empowering psychedelic rock anthem aiming for cosmic dancefloors in all dimensions. Like a marriage of the vibes from The Rolling Stones’ »Gimme Shelter«, and the aura of The Soundtrack of Our Lives or even early Tame Impala. The track encapsulates the essence of the trippy seventies, featuring psych guitars, backward sitars, infectious basslines and a rhythmic drum groove. All interwoven with massive organ and magical flute melodies.

RELEASE DATE AND AVAILABILITY

»Sister Nirvana« will make its grand debut on all major streaming platforms starting NOW! The music video will premiere exclusively on the Nepal Death YouTube and Facebook pages.

Link to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3DSwW6exCHKVVJFgYIAAhz?si=8c0d77a0301644a8

NEPAL DEATH LINE-UP
Cory Berry (Drums)
Anders Hallberg (Vocals)
Felix Pastucha (Organ)
Bosse Pettersson (Guitar)
Pontus Pettersson (Guitar)
Max Söderberg (Bass)

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Nepal Death, “Sister Nirvana” official video