Slomosa Releases New LP, ‘Tundra Rock’, New Video, “Red Thundra”
Norwegian Rock Band Launches U.S. Tour Dates
Norwegian riff-rock regalers, Slomosa, have signed with MNRK Heavy. The Bergen-based band, today releases its new LP, ‘Tundra Rock‘. 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. Purchase ‘Tundra Rock’ at this location.
In celebration of the release of ‘Tundra Rock‘, Slomosa drops a new video for the song “Red Thundra“. The creative clip features stop motion characters on a wild adventure, backed by the electric track. Stream Slomosa‘s “Red Thundra” 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.
“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.”
‘Tundra Rock’ is also advanced by the new track “Battling Guns“, a video for which can be viewed now at this location<.
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.”
The superbly heavy track track, ‘Rice‘, a cavernous cut soaked in sunbaked groove also advances the album. Stream “Rice” at this location.
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 Rev
2.) Rice (stream VIDEO)
3.) Cabin Fever (stream VIDEO)
4.) Red Thundra (stream VIDEO)
5.) Good Mourning
6.) Battling Guns (stream VIDEO)
7.) Monomann
8.) MJ
9.) Dune
Slomosa is on tour in the U.S. now both with headlining shows, and as special guests of Alkaline Trio. The live itinerary is as follows:
September 13 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
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 25 – Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s
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
* Supporting Alkaline Trio