Brazilian heavy psych rockers Gods & Punks released new full-length album »A Shrine By The Sea«; out now via Electric Valley Records!
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil based heavy psych rockers Gods & Punks are back with their sixth full-length album, »A Shrine By The Sea«, which was just released on July 3rd, 2026 via Electric Valley Records.
Tracklist:
01. The Lighthouse
• The Lighthouse [First Wave]
• The Lighthouse [Second Wave]
• The Lighthouse [Third Wave]
• The Lighthouse [Fourth Wave]
02. Poseidon
• Poseidon [First Wave]
• Poseidon [Second Wave]
• Poseidon [Third Wave]
• Poseidon [Fourth Wave]
Courtesy of Electric Valley Records:
Brazilian stoner rock band Gods & Punks released their sixth studio album, »A Shrine By The Sea«, on July 3rd, 2026 via Electric Valley Records. The album is now available digitally and on vinyl.
Says the band: “We’ve always wanted to do an album like this and, after releasing 5 full-length albums, the time was right. A Shrine By The Sea features two tracks we worked really hard on, and that reflect different approaches to our sound. This is, perhaps, the record we felt most proud of, after recording.”
Conceived as an ode to the sea, »A Shrine By The Sea« features two extended compositions: »The Lighthouse« (Side A) and »Poseidon« (Side B), each running 21 minutes and 12 seconds. The album highlights the band’s signature blend of heavy riffs, psychedelic passages, and progressive structures.
»The Lighthouse« explores a wide dynamic range, moving between atmospheric sections, slow doom passages, and Sabbath-inspired riffing. The track also features guest vocals by Andrea Ruocco (ex-Spiral Guru), adding a distinct layer to the band’s sound. On the other side, »Poseidon« presents a more fluid and psychedelic approach, with a calmer tone that gradually builds intensity while maintaining a strong sense of space and immersion.
The album was written and arranged remotely, combining new material with reworked ideas developed over time. Recording followed the band’s established workflow: guitars and drums tracked in Rio de Janeiro by Rodrigo and Gabriel, bass recorded by Pedro in Santos, and vocals performed by Alexandre in Paris, France.
Mixing and mastering were handled by Andre Leal and Kleber Mariano at Studio Jukebox (Volta Redonda, Brazil), continuing the collaboration established on the band’s previous album, »Death« (2024).
Since their debut »Into The Dunes Of Doom« (2017), Gods & Punks have steadily built recognition within the heavy underground scene, including appearances on Doomcharts’ year-end lists. With »A Shrine By The Sea«, the band further refines their approach to long-form compositions, delivering a focused and immersive listening experience.
About Gods & Punks:
Gods & Punks is a Brazilian stoner rock band known for combining heavy, psychedelic, and progressive elements into expansive compositions. With six studio albums released, the band continues to explore new sonic territories while maintaining a strong identity within the genre.
Available in:
• 250x Black Vinyl
• 220x Transparent Green Splatter Black Vinyl
• 30x Ultra LTD “Trident Edition”
• Digital
Order »A Shrine By The Sea« here:
electricvalleyrecords.com
evrecords.bandcamp.com
godsandpunks.bandcamp.com
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well