Cyprus heavy rockers Stonus have signed to Ripple Music and are back March 20 with their second full-length, Space to Dive, which they’re heralding today with the new single/video “Hope Dose.” In the clip, you’ll find classic desert-style shove and an uptempo energy that suits the portrayal of the band onstage that makes up part of the clip along with some narrative shots, and don’t worry, they tell you when it’s time to party. And they’re not wrong.

“Hope Dose” makes an interesting first glimpse at Space to Dive, which apparently themes itself around the flow of energy through the universe (as one will) and finds ‘space’ for a kind of mystique in the science of that. I look forward to hearnig how the theme plays out in the material and if it manifests in the songs or was more of a guiding principle during the making of the record rather than a tangible part of the finished product.

The PR wire brought art and info as they begin the promo cycle. Expect at least one more single, probably tour dates and all the rest in the months to come:

Cypriot heavy rockers STONUS to release sophomore album “Space to Dive” on Ripple Music this March 20th; new video “Hope Dose” available now!

Preorder: https://stonusofficial.bandcamp.com/album/space-to-dive

Straight from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus heavy rock torchbearers STONUS return with their sophomore full-length “Space to Dive” this March 20th on Ripple Music, and unleash their rip-roaring new single and video “Hope Dose” on all platforms today!

Firing on all cylinders and not looking in the rearview mirror, STONUS are ready to set the world on fire with their high-octane and anthemic new single “Hope Dose”! The band comments: “Hope Dose addresses our daily choice between self-destruction and self- improvement. It is about accepting and embracing the darker side of the self, acknowledging that growth requires confronting inner shadows rather than escaping them. Choices carry consequences, but at the end of the day, survival often comes down to holding onto hope, and sometimes, releasing tension through raw, unapologetic living.”

🔥 Watch new video “Hope Dose” at this location 🔥
+ listen to the track on all streaming platforms: https://lnkfi.re/hopestonus

Their forthcoming sophomore album “Space to Dive” is a transcendent journey into the space within, an esoteric exploration aimed at redefining identity through intuition, sound, and self-discovery. Inspired by the torus field — the visual representation of sound, energy, and atomic vibration — the record explores the continuous flow between the inner self and the universe. “To us, this space represents infinite potential: a meeting point between consciousness, creation, and what could be perceived as the face of God. “Space to Dive” challenged us to move beyond comfort, allowing instinct and vulnerability to guide the songwriting. The result is a more personal and intuitive expression, where each track reflects fragments of introspection, transformation, and awakening,” says the band.

Stonus on “Hope Dose”: “‘Hope Dose’ addresses our daily choice between self-destruction and selfimprovement. It is about accepting and embracing the darker side of the self, recognising that growth requires confronting inner shadows rather than escaping them. Choices carry consequences, but at the end of the day survival often comes down to holding onto hope, and sometimes, releasing tension through raw, unapologetic living.”

Recorded at Wreck It Sound Studios in Corinth, in collaboration with Johnny S.A. (former 1000mods), “Space to Dive” captures the fiery quintet at the peak of their creativity. The mastering, handled by legendary engineer Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, QOTSA, Deftones, Kyuss, Metallica), adds both sonic depth and a rare prestige to the final work. The visual world of the album was crafted by Kamil Czapiga of Cosmodernism, whose mastery of cymatics translates sound into geometry with alchemical precision.

Despite the challenges of being spread across three countries whilst touring and working simultaneously, the realisation of this concept proved essential to the band. “Space to Dive” stands as both a personal reckoning and a universal exploration – an invitation to dive inwards to better understand the whole.

STONUS “Space To Dive”
Out March 20th on Ripple Music – PREORDER: https://stonusofficial.bandcamp.com/album/space-to-dive

STONUS is
Nikolas Frangoulis – Guitar
Kyriacos Frangoulis – Vocals
Kotsios Demetriades – Drums
Pavlos Demetriou – Guitar
Alaa Albaharna – Bass, Additional Vocals

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Stonus, “Hope Dose” official video