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Divine (2024)
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Agamemnon (2025)
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Sunset on the Golden Age (2017)
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Fire and Water (Riffissippi Studio Jam Sessions Vol. 1) (2025)
05/07 @ Gramercy Theatre, New York
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Zoltar is a doom/stoner metal band from Uppland, Sweden, formed in 2003. Their long-running project blends heavy doom riffs with stoner rock grooves.
Zombie Eater is a sludge/stoner/doom metal trio from Helsinki, Finland, self-described as being on "a mission to toast together in the Kingdom of Sludge." Their three albums — "Slumberjack" (2018), "Greenskeeper" (2020), and "Faces" (2025) — were recorded live and mastered by renowned engineer James Plotkin.
Zombie Rodeo is a doom/stoner rock band from Helsinki, Finland, established in 2011 and known for their gritty fuzz rock with a groovy, straightforward sound. Their releases include "Dia De Los Muertos" and "The Eyes Are Set Upon You," and they are recognized for high-energy live shows.
Zonderhoof is a stoner/doom metal trio from Cardiff, Wales, formed in 2006. Their instrumental sound features crushing riffs with unexpected twists, drawing comparisons to Keelhaul, Capricorns, and Neurosis, with releases including their self-titled EP (2007) and "Hakken!" (2011).
Monolithic Stoner / Doom Metal from Austin.
Zreet is a stoner metal band from Moscow, Russia, formed in 2019. They deliver heavy, fuzz-laden stoner metal and rock from the Russian capital's fertile underground scene.
Zulu is a stoner/doom/gothic metal band from Budapest, Hungary, formed in 2019. Their earlier work blends stoner, doom, and gothic metal influences before transitioning toward a more rock-oriented direction.
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