It’s nice to have friends, and friends who come sing on your records are even better. Genoa heavy rockers Temple of Deimos and OG desert rocker Nick Oliveri (Mondo Generator, Stöner, ex-Kyuss/QOTSA, etc.) are well familiar with each other as the former has supported the latter both in terms of opening shows and playing as a backing band, and in following-up 2022’s very-desert-aware Heading to Saint Reaper (review here), the Argonauta Records denizens from Genoa enlisted Oliveri to contribute vocals for a new song called “Death March” that’s now the title-track of an EP.

The complementing cut is Temple of Deimos‘ suitably casual take on “Dancing Days” by Led Zeppelin that also featured on the recent Argonauta compilation Magick Sun & Mystic Moon that this site somehow got involved in presenting (actually, no mystery; the label asked and the comp ruled so I said hell yes slap that logo on there and thank you kindly), and while I don’t know if Temple of Deimos are planning to press up a 7″ edition, I do have it on reasonably good authority that tomorrow is Bandcamp Friday, and Oliveri‘s signature shout is always good for some punker fun.

There are some pics from the studio (one from the stage) of Temple of Deimos and Oliveri in the studio below, and you can stream the entirety of the short offering via the YouTube player at the bottom of this post.

The following comes from the PR wire:

TEMPLE OF DEIMOS – DIGITAL EP ‘DEATH MARCH’ RELEASE

Really great news from Temple of Deimos !!!!!

They’re new album “Heading To Saint Reaper” is out for a few months and is continuing to receive positive reviews and great feedback.

A rendition of Led Zeppelin’ song “Dancing Days” has just been included in a compilation “Magick Sun & Mystic Moon” released by Argonauta Records with The Obelisk partnership. But there’s more.

The band has built a relationship of friendship, respect and admiration that has strengthened over the years with one of the greatest rock and roll musician, a true rocker… Mr. Nick Oliveri, with whom they shared the stage in various live as opening act and backing band.

From this comes a remarkable collaboration in studio that gives life to “Death March” lyrics and vocals by Nick Oliveri, music by Temple Of Deimos.

The song contains everything the band learned from the desert stoner scene, and with the powerful and scratchy Nick’s voice could be mistaken for a b-side of “Rated-R” or even “Songs For The Deaf,” “Fuck It,” “Cocaine Rodeo,” “Dead Planet.” “Death March” is recorded live except for the only voice, but we are all very impressed by the outcome.

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Mattia Cominotto at Greenfog studio in Genoa and “Dancing Days” is recorded, mixed and mastered by Bernardo Russo at K studio in Genoa.

The digital Ep will contain 2 tracks:
A) Death March
B) Dancing Days (Led Zeppelin)

Temple Of Deimos are:
Francesco Leo – Drums
Fabio Speranza – Voice and guitar
Stefano Parodi – Bass

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Temple of Deimos, Death March EP (2023)

Genoa three-piece Temple of Deimos released their new album, Heading to Saint Reaper, this past Friday on Argonauta Records. It is the long-running Italian trio’s first offering in eight years, and with momentum quickly on its side in “Deadly Lines” and “Deflagration Deal,” they sound like that’s been plenty for their tastes. As it is circa-2022-or-whatever-year-it-is-now, the essential foundations of their sound will be familiar to experienced heads — the clues they drop in the direction of the Californian desert are not insignificant — and even as the fuzzier highlight “Bad Time Choices” locks in after those quicker first two songs, a heavy debt of fuzz and melody is paid to Queens of the Stone Age. I’d put Temple of Deimos up there in terms of executing Songs for the Deaf-style crunchtone with Ruff Majik from South Africa, as an example. To their credit, they know it, and have fun with that self-awareness.

So it is that, on the album, “Bad Time Choices” gives way to the careening, piano-strike-inclusive thrust of “Elvis Aaron Stoner,” which is right out of the “Go With the Flow” school and ready to mock the lessons it’s learned. Needless to say, shenanigans ensue, and neither is “Saint Reaper Waltz” without a wink to gothic dramaturge in songwriting. This may or may not all be setup for the airy desert jam “Yawning Girl” (get it? as opposed to Yawning Man?), which rounds out, but as “Melancholia” seems to find yet another throttle, “Suddenly a Robot” localizes the Red Fang influence noted in the PR wire info below and “Charlie Song (Thirteen Times Yeah)” pushes further along those lines while possibly containing even more than 13 ‘yeah’s, the part of the fun of listening is being in on it with the band. They know where they’re coming from, so do you. Before you know it: communal joy.

And that’s not so bad, as it turns out. “Charlie Song (Thirteen Times Yeah)” also features a kind of faux-Mark Lanegan vocal that would be hilarious but for that singer’s recent demise — obviously the song was recorded before — but that could just as easily be arguable as Mario Lalli-esque — and “Gianni” taps a Truckfighters-style energy and holds steady for about three and a half minutes before slowing way, way, way down, dooming out ever so briefly, then going off noise-style ahead of the pure Rock Formations-ism of “Yawning Girl.” Kudos to Temple of Deimos‘ Fabio Speranza (also vocals) on the guitar tone. Its floating style unmistakable, it’s further to the credit of Speranza as well as bassist Stefano Parodi and drummer Francesco Leo that they collectively pull that sound off so well. You try and sound like Yawning Man and see how it goes. I can’t imagine that shit’s easy.

But it’s a fitting spirit in which Temple of Deimos round out the album, not only as an impressive show of chops, but also a communication to the listener, their fans, of their own fandom. There’s zero pretense here. Speranza isn’t start-stopping through “Deflagration Deal” trying to sell you on the originality. But it’s a play at the style that has enough of a foundation of its own personality and songwriting — I’ll add too here that the deeper you listen to the vocals, “Elvis Aaron Stoner” notwithstanding, they’re not actually all that Homme-ian, despite outward appearances — to hold attention along with the sometimes brazen shifts in tempo. If you dig what they dig then there’s just about no way not to dig what they’re digging. You know?

Of course you do.

You go ahead, and enjoy this.

And have yourself a great day too:

Temple of Deimos, “Elvis Aaron Stoner” video premiere

Temple of Deimos on “Elvis Aaron Stoner”:

“This is our personal story about elvis presley and his relationship with a hippie girl, he want date her but the hippie girl is always stoned.”

From the album HEADING TO SAINT REAPER
Video by Nicola Pireddu of Kinopatia Studio
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Temple Of Deimos “Heading to Saint Reaper”
DIGITAL RELEASE OUT MARCH 18, 2022:
https://bit.ly/TempleOfDeimos_DIGITAL

CD (APRIL 2022):
https://bit.ly/TempleOfDeimos_CD

INFO:
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Temple Of Deimos is an Italian stoner rock trio. Creating a heavy fuzz yet psychedelic desert rock sound, inspired by the Palm Desert and 90’s grunge scene. For fans of: Red Fang, Fu Manchu, Queens Of The Stone Age, Nebula, Mondo Generator and Truckfighters.

Following their latest, 2014-album “Work To Be Done”, which was lauded by both fans and critics alike, Temple Of Deimos are currently gearing up for their long awaited new album, entitled “Heading To Saint Reaper”. The Italian stoner rock trio, who was formed in 2006, channels the flavor of groups such as QOTSA, Kyuss as well as Red Fang, and is inspired by the Palm Desert and 90’s grunge scene.

Creating a heavy fuzz yet psychedelic desert rock sound in a distinctive shape, the band’s new album will even see them stepping out of their comfort zone, ultimately cementing their own and unique character.

Tracklisting:
Deadly Lines
Deflagration Deal
Bad Time Choices
Elvis Aaron Stoner
Saint Reaper Waltz
Melancoholia
Suddenly Like A Robot
Charlie Song (Thirteen Times Yeah)
Gianni
Yawning Girl

TEMPLE OF DEIMOS is:
Fabio Speranza – Vocals & Guitar
Francesco Leo – Drums
Stefano Parodi – Bass

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With 15 years of history and two prior full-lengths under their collective belt, Genoa, Italy’s Temple of Deimos sign to Argonauta Records to release their third album, Heading to Saint Reaper, in 2022. The deal-inking continues a long history for the label of supporting countrymen Italian acts, and Temple of Deimos already had their desert rock style well in-check on 2014’s Work to Be Done, so one should expect no less of the next outing.

Last I checked, one usually heard more about the capital-‘r’ Reaper as an angel than a saint, but hey, if Death got a promotion, certainly it’s well earned. Been working overtime for the better part of the last two years, and so on. And somehow, since Catholicism is a death cult anyway, sainthood feels at very least more honest. Saint Reaper it is.

No word on an exact release date, but “early 2022,” so figure maybe March/April depending on what else is up for Argonauta‘s always-busy release schedule.

The PR wire brought the signing announcement:

Desert Rockers TEMPLE OF DEIMOS Sign With Argonauta Records

New Album ”Heading To Saint Reaper” coming in early 2022!

Following their latest, 2014- album, Work To Be Done, which was lauded by both fans and critics alike, Genoa- based desert rockers TEMPLE OF DEIMOS have announced their return with the release of a brand new album! Heading To Saint Reaper, the band’s third full-length, is slated for a release in early 2022 through underground powerhouse Argonauta Records.

“We are extremely stoked to announce our collaboration with Argonauta Records and All Noir for the release of our third album“, says the band. “And we can’t wait to unveil more details about the new record, make sure to follow us on our Facebook and Instagram for updates! We are back. Stay tuned.”

The Italian stoner rock trio was formed in 2006, channeling the flavor of groups such as QOTSA and heavily inspired by the Palm Desert and 90’s grunge scene. TEMPLE OF DEIMOS have toured with acts such as Nick Oliveri or Dandy Brown of Hermano to date.
Creating their fuzzy, heavy yet psychedelic desert rock sound in a distinctive shape, the band’s upcoming album will even see them to get out of their comfort zone, ultimately cementing their own and unique character.

TEMPLE OF DEIMOS is:
Fabio Speranza – Vocals & Guitar
Francesco Leo – Drums
Stefano Parodi – Bass

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www.templeofdeimos.bandcamp.com
www.argonautarecords.com

Temple of Deimos, Work to Be Done (2014)