Slomosa Sign to MNRK Heavy; Band to Release New LP, ‘Tundra Rock’, September 13
Stream New Video “Battling Guns” Now; U.S. Tour Dates Announced
Norwegian riff-rock regalers, Slomosa, have signed with independent music group MNRK Heavy (High on Fire, Escuela Grind, Crowbar). The Bergen-based band will release its new LP, ‘Tundra Rock‘, on September 13. Boasting a brazen backbone of groove-bitten punch and silken melodic hooks heavily inspired by the Palm Desert music scene, Slomosa showcases a hibernating sound that has been reawakened for a new generation. Pre-order/save ‘Tundra Rock’ at this location.
In celebration of its new label home, Slomosa today releases a video for the new track “Battling Guns“, which can be viewed now at this location.
“Slomosa is an absolute riff powerhouse with an amazing live show,” comments MNRK Heavy SVP, Rock & Metal, Scott Givens. “They are an incredible band and all of us at MNRK are thrilled they have picked us to be their label partners.”
Expansive mountains constitute nearly two-thirds of Norway. This breathtaking grandeur gives the country a sense of natural splendor and mystique as if its topography has held secrets for millennia. ‘Tundra Rock’ is, quite simply, ‘Desert Rock’ on Slomosa‘s terms.
“A desert doesn’t have to be warm”, observes vocalist/guitarist Ben Berdous. “If you think about it, the biggest desert in the world is Antarctica. In this respect, the tundra is our desert. We thought it would be cool to coin a genre, and it’s stuck. You could certainly say the grandiosity of nature is evident in the songs of Slomosa.”
‘Tundra Rock’ is also advanced by the superbly heavy track, ‘Rice‘, a cavernous cut soaked in sunbaked groove. Stream “Rice” at this location.
Since the release of its self-titled debut album in 2020, SLOMOSA has performed upwards of 130 shows and high-profile festival appearances in over twenty countries alongside bands such as High on Fire, Graveyard, Elder, Ufomammut, and Witch; its explosive live performances have earned the band an enthusiastic global fanbase. SLOMOSA‘s music has even captured the attention of rock greats like Tool guitarist Adam Jones, who shared his enthusiasm for the band on his social media, and Kyuss legends Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri, who expressed their love for SLOMOSA‘s sound.
In the end, Slomosa welcome everyone into their world on ‘Tundra Rock’.
“If you listen to this album, I just hope you feel something,” Berdous adds. “This is my life project. It means a lot to me. It’s given me a chance I never thought I’d have. I’m fortunate to be here. I want you to take away that “Tundra Rock” is here to stay.”
‘Tundra Rock‘ track listing:
1.) Afghansk
2.) Rice (stream VIDEO)
3.) Cabin Fever (stream VIDEO)
4.) Red Thundra
5.) Good Mourning
6.) Battling Guns (stream VIDEO)
7.) Monomann
8.) MJ
9.) Dune
Slomosa will tour the U.S. in support of ‘Tundra Rock’, with some TBA headlining shows, and as special guests of Alkaline Trio, this September. The itinerary is as follows:
September 11 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater *
September 12 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues *
September 15 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall *
September 17 – Wilmington, DE @ The Queen *
September 19 – Wallingford, CT @ The Dome at Oakdale *
September 20 – Wantagh, NY @ Mulcahy’s *
September 21 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom *
September 22 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom *
September 24 – Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks *
September 26 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection *
September 27 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
September 28 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live!
September 29 – Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion
Slomosa is available to speak with interested media. To chat with the band, request a review copy of ‘Tundra Rock’, and/or attend a live performance, simply contact Carl Schultz at Action! Public Relations.
In addition to Berdous, Slomosa features Marie Moe (vocals/bass), Tor Erik Bye (guitar) and Jard Hole (drums). Find Slomosa online at SlomosaMusic.com and follow the band on Apple Music, Bandcamp, Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and TikTok.
“Slomosa is a spellbinding listen crammed with catchy hooks and guitar heroics that recall Josh Homme during the glory days of Kyuss” – Metal Hammer
“Slomosa are no strangers to evoking the best of early stoner rock without resorting to lazy imitation…the Norwegian band offers a welcome return to the kind of music I was discovering while I still read forums and not just Reddit.” – Invisible Oranges