Azken Auzi release Alice In Chains cover »Junkhead« to celebrate first anniversary of their self-titled debut album!

French doom/sludge/black/post-metal trio Azken Auzi celebrates the first anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a digital-only Alice In Chains cover »Junkhead«. Available now on all streaming platforms!

»Azken Auzi« was released on January 13th, 2023 via Argonauta Records.

Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:

French doom sludgers Azken Auzi have released a cover of Alice In Chains’ »Junkhead«, celebrating the one-year anniversary of their self-titled debut album.

»Junkhead« is now available on all digital platforms / YouTube

It was in the spring of 2021 that the three Frenchmen Ludo, Laurent and Fred decided to explore an even darker and more tormented side to their then current music. This power-trio from the Toulon-area is proud to produce a loud and evil sound! Emerging out of the remnants of the bands Maniac (death metal) and Tom Is Fat (noise rock), Azken Auzi combines doom & sludge metal, with also some dark/black metal and more atmospheric passages.

Rapidly things took form, one composition and concert after another, until it was decided to record a first demo single »I Hate You« which received a very positive feedback.

It was only a matter of time before the band decided to record their first studio album, that now will be also re-released by late spring on LTD100 Vinyl Series (an Argonauta Records imprint for ltd vinyl records).

Press about Azken Auzi’s self-titled album:

“It’s a soul-stirring experience, even as the cold-hearted beast in the music continues to put your head and torso into reflexive movement.” – No Clean Singing

“The result is a heavy and powerful album. You could actually call it an audio drama in 6 acts.” – HardRock Info

“Deciding they wanted a change of pace, they veered from death metal and noise toward atmospheric doom, frequently touching on funeral doom landscapes. Their new album is a deary delight.” – Flying Fiddlesticks

“For now, the work shown by Azken Auzi deserves applause, and »Azken Auzi« seems to point to a band that can become a driving force of the new generation of doom/sludge metal acts.” – Metal Temple

“Azken Auzi’s self-titled debut album is a remarkable achievement in the sludge doom genre. With their ability to conjure a sense of foreboding darkness and their masterful command over dynamics, the band has crafted a truly immersive and captivating listening experience.” – Iron Backstage

“Throughout the album, Azken Auzi proves themselves to be masters of dynamics, skillfully transitioning between moments of heaviness and contemplative calm. The ebb and flow of the music mirror the tumultuous journey of human emotions, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats, hanging onto every note.” – Witching Buzz

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