Argonauta Releases Magick Sun, Mystic Moon Vol. II Compilation; Co-Presented by The Obelisk
Posted in The Obelisk Presents, Whathaveyou on June 20th, 2025 by JJ KoczanI was thrilled when Italy’s Argonauta Records asked if this site wanted to have a hand in presenting the first Magick Sun, Mystic Moon covers comp in 2023, and so the second was a no-brainer to sign on to as well. The focus this time out seems like a conversation between generations — whether that’s communing with the 1960s or 1990s, etc. — as is perhaps inevitable for this kind of thing. If you need further enticement, it’s free.
That’s pretty much all you need to know, since it means there’s zero risk in checking it out, save that of hearing something you might enjoy from among the 17 inclusions. Sounds vary, loyalism to the originals varies, and that’s exactly what you want from it. I didn’t really have a hand in putting it together, so I’m not gonna say I’m proud or anything like that, but I am glad to collaborate with Argonauta once again and if there’s Vol. III, I’d probably get on board for that too. Just saying.
The PR wire had word of the release:
Argonauta Records Releases ‘Magick Sun, Mystic Moon Vol. II’: A New Free Bandcamp-Exclusive Covers Compilation Celebrating the Roots of Heavy Music
Argonauta Records proudly presents Magick Sun, Mystic Moon Volume II, the second chapter of its acclaimed covers compilation series. Featuring 17 diverse and passionate reinterpretations, this exclusive digital release co-presented by THE OBELISK is now available for free via Bandcamp only, with all donations reinvested into boosting visibility and free credit circulation to help spread the word across the globe:
https://argonautarecords.bandcamp.com/album/magick-sun-mystic-moon-vol-ii
Once again, the Italian underground powerhouse curates a kaleidoscopic selection of tributes that span genres and generations: from The Beatles, David Bowie, The Who, and Jimi Hendrix to Tool, Radiohead, ZZ Top, and Nine Inch Nails. As with Volume I, the artists involved reflect the deep and eclectic spirit of the Argonauta roster: unified not by genre, but by vision, intensity, and reverence for music that shaped them.
Among the participating bands are returning favorites and fresh faces alike, including Almost Honest (who appear twice with Beatles covers), the volcanic Godzilla Was Too Drunk to Destroy Tokyo, psych heavies Rainbow Bridge, heavy doom bringers Mourn the Light, avant-rock explorers Folwark, and the crushing force of Columbarium, among many more. The result is a journey through doom, psych, sludge, alt-rock, classic heavy rock and beyond, all infused with love and grit.
“We launched this series with the intention of celebrating the music that brought us all here,” says label founder Gero Lucisano. “Volume II keeps the same spirit alive: it’s totally free, and every donation helps us push these great bands even further out into the world. These songs are a tribute to the past, but also a reminder that the heavy underground is as vital as ever.”
Adding to the uniqueness of the project, the cover artwork is an entirely hand-drawn original illustration, capturing the retro-psych and mystical spirit of the compilation, a perfect visual match to the eclectic soundscape within.
More than a simple collection of covers, Magick Sun, Mystic Moon Vol. II is a community-driven, artist-powered homage to the soundtracks of our lives. It’s about rediscovery, transformation, and the joy of honoring your heroes with your own voice.
Stream/download for FREE now and if you feel like supporting, every euro goes back into making the underground louder.
Tracklist – Magick Sun Mystic Moon Vol. 2:
Almost Honest – Wait (The Beatles) – 04:11
Sons of Ghidorah – Putting Out the Fire (David Bowie) – 06:14
The Dead Flowers Graves – Dig Up Her Bones (The Misfits) – 02:36
Godzilla Was Too Drunk To Destroy Tokyo – Godzilla (Blue Öyster Cult) – 03:02
Moonin Down – Shakin’ All Over (The Who) – 03:11
Pia Isa – Burn the Witch (Radiohead) – 04:29
Blu Mamuth – Warszawa (David Bowie) – 04:09
Sbarco – Getting Away With It (James) – 04:03
Columbarium – Memoriam (Memoriam) – 02:48
Mourn The Light – Headless Cross (Black Sabbath) – 06:08
Godzilla in the Kitchen – Schism (Tool) – 06:59
Zombie Eater – El Diablo (ZZ Top) – 03:47
Ciminero – Night of the Vampire (Roky Erickson) – 04:11
Hell Valley High – Send Me a Postcard (Shocking Blue) – 03:17
Folwark – Pilgrimage (Nine Inch Nails) – 05:09
Mandy Manala – Black Sheep (Gin Wigmore) – 04:03
Rainbow Bridge – Hear My Train A Comin’ (Jimi Hendrix) – 07:38
Almost Honest – And Your Bird Can Sing (The Beatles) – 02:58
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