US doomgaze trio Palehorse/Palerider releases new single and music video »Lobotomy Domine« from upcoming »Waves I« EP

Denver, Colorado based doomgaze trio Palehorse/Palerider premiere new single and music video »Lobotomy Domine« taken from their upcoming EP, »Waves I«, set to release on February 7th, 2025.

Listen to »Lobotomy Domine« on all major streaming platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Don’t Leave Me Behind
02. Lobotomy Domine
03. Division
04. Heaven Or Las Vegas (Cocteau Twins cover)

Palehorse/Palerider is a heavy, atmospheric trio that has carved out a unique space in the music world with their fusion of shoegaze, doom metal, post-metal, and progressive rock into the emerging genre of doomgaze. Formed in 2016, the band has gained a reputation for crafting haunting, immersive soundscapes that blend crushing riffs, intricate rhythms, and emotionally charged melodies, creating a sonic experience that is as introspective as it is intense.

Drawing on a broad array of influences – from the ethereal, atmospheric qualities of shoegaze pioneers like Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine, to the heavy, brooding sound of Jesu and Hum, and the raw, immersive intensity of Neurosis and Cult Of Luna – Palehorse/Palerider’s music bridges the gap between aggression and beauty. Their style evokes both the sublime and the crushing, with towering walls of sound that envelop listeners in a dark, cathartic journey.

Their lyrics often explore themes of isolation, existential struggle, and the human condition, creating a visceral experience that pulls from the depths of emotional and sonic landscapes. With several critically acclaimed releases to their name, Palehorse/Palerider transports audiences into a realm where heaviness meets fragility, and where aggression gives way to melancholic beauty.

In an era where genre boundaries are increasingly blurred, Palehorse/Palerider has a distinctive take on doomgaze.

“…the quintessential essence of doomgaze.” — Echoes And Dust

Palehorse/Palerider is:
Brandon Richier – Guitar and Vocals
David Atkinson – Bass Guitar
Ryan Sims – Drums

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