New Zealand psychedelic stoner/hard rock band Sidewinder unleashed their sophomore album »Talons«; out now via Wyrmwood Records!

Wellington, New Zealand based psychedelic stoner/hard rock band Sidewinder stream their sophomore album, »Talons«, which was just released this Friday, August 23rd, 2024 via Wyrmwood Records.

Watch a lyric video for the track »Guardians« below!

Tracklist:
01. Guardians
02. Wasted Space
03. Prisoner
04. The Depths – Redux
05. Disarm The King
06. Desert Song
07. Northern Lights
08. Yggdrasil

Courtesy of Sheltered Life PR:

Wellington rock heavyweights, Sidewinder are back, with a new album »Talons« and a sound described as “a wall of riff-heavy psych with lashings of delta blues.” Sidewinder consists of new vocalist Jem, guitarists Ben Sargent and Tom Rousell, drummer Grant Lister and bassist Sean Fitzpatrick.

Since their formation in Wellington back in 2021, Sidewinder have always summoned the biggest riffs and most monumental of grooves possible to carve their own path out from the underground.

In a short space of time, they’ve proven themselves to be an integral part of the burgeoning NZ hard rock/stoner scene and this summer they return to the fray with their eagerly anticipated follow-up to their 2022 debut, »Vines«.

Due for release this August, »Talons« is a breathtaking byproduct of their tight, high-energy performances and sold out shows with bands like Orange Goblin and Sasquatch. A swirling tempest of bluesy southern rock and grunge in keeping with the quintet’s heavyset approach to sonic exploration, it draws on influences that span decades, from the hard-driven strut of Kyuss to the spirited sensibilities of Church Of Misery.

“We’re really excited for this album,” explains guitarist, Ben Sargent. “It’s a lot darker and heavier than our last. There are some monster riffs throughout, some great psych and doom sections and plenty of that eerie, swampy blues thing we do too.”

Produced by James Goldsmith (Beastwars, End Boss, Planet Of The Dead) and mastered by Will Borza (Deftones, The Smashing Pumpkins), just one listen to new single »Disarm The King« showcases just how heavier, darker, and more powerful they’ve become.

»Talons« is released on 23rd August via Wyrmwood Records. Available on Bandcamp, Spotify and all streaming serives.

“All the right ingredients are there: talented musicianship, great riffs, and the often-missing emotional authenticity.” – Under The Radar

Sidewinder is:
Jem Tupe – Vocals
Ben Sargent – Guitar
Thomas Rousell – Guitar
Sean Fitzpatrick – Bass
Grant Lister – Drums

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