Greek stoner/fuzz rock outfit Hostal Handshake share new music video for »Mirage Burnout« from sophomore album »Stone Oracle«

Athens, Greece based stoner/fuzz rock outfit Hostal Handshake share new music video for »Mirage Burnout« taken from their critical acclaimed sophomore album, »Stone Oracle«, out on January 2nd, 2026.

Listen to »Stone Oracle« on Bandcamp and YouTube!

Tracklist:
01. The Oracle’s Awakening (Instrumental)
02. This Is Not A Drill
03. Smoking A Razorblade
04. Building 58a
05. The Hostal Protocol (Instrumental)
06. Skeletons In The Closet
07. Getting High On The Road
08. Queen Of The Thorn Signal
09. The Lizard Sleeps In Oil
10. Your Mojo
11. Opium Haze
12. Throttle The Sun
13. Mirage Burnout
14. Into Morpheus
15. The Oracle’s Scream
16. Cathedral Of Rust

»Mirage Burnout« – A mid‑tempo to fast stoner/desert rock prog track, driven by fuzz‑drenched riffs, hypnotic grooves, and raw desert energy. The lyrics dive into pain, hallucinations, and the collapse of reality, while the music surges forward with relentless momentum. Turn it up loud, feel the dust and distortion, and ride the mirage until it burns out.

Hostal Handshake is a stoner doom/hard desert rock band from Athens, Greece, active since 2001. Following early promos and their debut album »Hellish« (Secret Port Records, 2007), they return with »Stone Oracle« – their long-awaited sophomore full-length, release in January 2026. After 18 years, the riffs are heavier, the fuzz deeper, and the desert winds louder.

Recorded in Athens, Greece, this album carves out a sonic landscape of distortion, mysticism, and raw emotion – blending stoner rock, psychedelic grit, and post‑industrial tension.

“This album is dedicated to my father, who passed away on December 3rd, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Many songs reflect the struggle with medication and the emotional toll of his journey. »Stone Oracle« is both a tribute and a release – with »Your Mojo« standing as a personal homage to my superhero. Rest in peace, Dad.” — George Markogiannakis

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well