US heavy rockers Valley Of The Sun to release new album »The Blacklight Sessions« on October 2nd via Heavy Psych Sounds; first single streaming now!
Cincinnati, Ohio based heavy rockers Valley Of The Sun have signed with Heavy Psych Sounds to release their sixth album »The Blacklight Sessions« on October 2nd, 2026.
Listen to the album’s first single »The Whiskey Elf« below!
Tracklist:
01. The Whiskey Elf
02. Low Not Slow
03. The Long Song
04. A Greater Meaning
05. Mountain
06. No Hope
Courtesy of Purple Sage PR:
US heavy rock stalwarts Valley Of The Sun are back with a new album entitled »The Blacklight Sessions« this fall, landing in all households on October 2nd via Heavy Psych Sounds!
Stream the first track »The Whiskey Elf« via The Obelisk!
Valley Of The Sun’s sixth studio LP, »The Blacklight Sessions«, is a deep dive into the sonic roots of the band that continues to defy genre norms. With tracks ranging from blues jam to psychedelic desert trip to driving stoner riffage, the band continues to demonstrate that their music knows no bounds, nor should it.
Says the band: “»The Whiskey Elf« is my nod to late-sixties blues rock, particularly that of Ten Years After and Grand Funk Railroad. The song has been around since the days of my previous band, Blacklight Barbarian, which we reference a great deal on the new album, hence the name »The Blacklight Sessions«.” – Ryan Ferrier
Valley Of The Sun »The Blacklight Sessions« out October 2nd on Heavy Psych Sounds (LP/CD/digital)
Formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2010, Valley Of The Sun has become one of the most respected names in modern heavy rock, combining thunderous, groove-driven riffs with soaring vocals and emotionally charged songwriting. Drawing inspiration from classic hard rock, desert rock, and grunge, the band has built an international following through relentless touring across North America and Europe, critically acclaimed releases, and a reputation for delivering powerful, high-energy live performances. Their catalog includes »The Sayings Of The Seers«, »Electric Talons Of The Thunderhawk«, »Volume Rock«, »Old Gods«, »The Chariot«, and the acclaimed 2024 release »Quintessence«, showcasing a band that continues to evolve while remaining true to its signature sound.
Today, Valley Of The Sun is a three-piece consisting of Ryan Ferrier (guitar, lead vocals), the band’s founder and sole remaining original member (2010-present); Chris Sweeney (bass), who joined in 2018; and Johnny Kathman (drums), who joined during the band’s transition back to a power trio for the »Quintessence« era in 2023. Together, the trio continues to push the band’s sound forward with crushing riffs, dynamic musicianship, and an ever-changing tonality that continues to challenge the norms of the genre, while maintaining the unmistakable sound of the band.
Valley Of The Sun “The Blacklight Sessions” Tour 2026:
02/10 Tabernas Desert Rock Fest
13/10 Morlenbach, DE Weiher
14/10 Osnabrück, DE Bastard Club
15/10 Jena, DE Kuba Jena
16/10 Dresden, DE Heavy Psych Sounds
17/10 Berlin, DE Heavy Psych Sounds
18/10 Warszawa, PL Chmury Club
19/10 Kraków, PL Klub Gwarek
21/10 Wien, AT Verein Forum Wien
22/10 Bratislava, SK Pink Whale
23/10 Pássau, DE Zauberberg
24/10 München, DE Backstage Klub
25/10 Freiburg im Breisgau, DE Artik
27/10 Annecy, FR La Coloc
29/10 Paris, FR Backstage by the Mill
30/10 Wasquehal, FR The Black Lab
31/10 Bruxelles, BE Temple Studios
01/11 Eindhoven, NL The Jack
02/11 Breda, NL Mezz
03/11 Düsseldorf, DE Pitcher
04/11 Münster, DE Rare Guitar
05/11 Köln, DE Club Volta
06/11 Hanau, DE KultK1
07/11 Aachen, DE Musik Bunker
08/11 Kiel, DE Schaubude
10/11 Hamburg, DE Knust
11/11 Copenhagen, DK Stengade
12/11 Aalborg, DK 1000Fryd
13/11 Oslo, NO Vaterland Bar & Scene
14/11 Stockholm, SE Fuzztival
Tickets: linktr.ee/vots
Valley Of The Sun are:
Ryan Ferrier – Guitar, Vocals
Chris Sweeney – Bass
Johnny Kathman – Drums
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well