Canadian stoner doom rock trio Z-Cocoon unveils »Dr. Crane« lyric video off new EP »Angels«; out June 2025!
Montreal, Canada based stoner/doom rock trio Z-Cocoon has unveiled a lyric video for the first single »Dr. Crane« taken from their ne EP, »Angels«, due out on June 6th, 2025 in digital format.
Listen to »Dr. Crane« on Spotify and other streaming platforms!
Tracklist:
01. Dr. Crane
02. Truth Don’t Matter
03. For My Life
Courtesy of Asher Media Relations:
“We are extremely excited to release our new EP, »Angels«, to the world! It’s the first recordings that were performed as a band, and everything recorded was mixed in-house at Casa Cocoon. Very proud of the outcome. We got a lot more music coming after this EP and can’t wait to keep this cocoon train rolling. If you’re into the classics such as Dio, Sabbath, Deep Purple, or blues guys such as Hendrix, Trower, Stevie Ray, or just dig stoner rock/doom metal but are looking for something a little different, THEN TAKE A LISTEN AND PUT IT LOUD!” – Z-Cocoon
Montreal, Canada’s Z-Cocoon announces the release of their new EP »Angels« out on June 6th, 2025, via Earache Digital Distro. This third EP is the first full band release from Z-Cocoon, which was founded by Marc Zolla as a solo endeavour in 2017 under the previous moniker Pink Cocoon. Now a power trio with Michel Paradis (drums) and John Burton (bass), are prepared to offer electrically-charged heavy music with savage guitar jabs, rockin’ blues, and hot solos.
Fans can expect a three-track EP that is very energetic and sounds exactly like what’s recorded. The guitar solos are very bluesy yet metal-sounding, and are contrasted with catchy melodic vocals, reminiscent of Dio or Pentagram.
“I’m a big fan of songs that have clear and loud vocals where you can sing along and understand and interpret what the song is about, not just noise and a riff,” adds Zolla.
Z-Cocoon unveils the opening track and heavy bluesy single »Dr. Crane«, inspired by the villain in the Batman Universe, Dr.Crane, aka The Scarecrow.
“»Dr. Crane« is exactly what Z-Cocoon is all about! Heavy riffs, clean vocals, and lots of blues power! If you like poisoning people’s minds with fear, such as The Scarecrow in Batman, then here you have it. Or if you’re looking for a good heavy song to listen to while working out or doing physical work, or you wanna let loose in your speakers and relax, this is the song for you! Make sure to play it loud for the ultimate listening experience, preferably with good speakers to feel that sound and panning!” adds Zolla.
Following the »Angels« EP, Z-Cocoon will have an album worth of music and more that will be recorded and released. If you’re into the classics such as Dio, Sabbath, Deep Purple, or blues guys such as Hendrix, Trower, Stevie Ray, or just dig stoner rock/doom metal, but looking for something a little different, then take a listen and put Z-Cocoon on LOUD!
About the EP artwork:
I really love collecting comics, so I wanted something similar to Batman. My girlfriend Camille Grenier is very good at drawing and designing tattoos, so I mentioned I wanted a bat/gargoyle looking down on the city with a Fender Strat, sort of like the gargoyle is coming back from the dead to show the city what he’s got waiting to show his music. The dark/gothic aesthetic fits in with how the music feels. A mix of comic/dark/gothic aesthetic and the guitar is put on the cover to pay homage to most blues album covers, where they’re holding their guitar or a Fender Strat that always looked cool.
About The EP:
It’s a mix of heavy blues meets doom metal, meets rock n roll. Heavy grooving riffs and dark vocals with slashing swinging solos. Lyrically inspired by comics and personal experiences.
Track by track:
1. Dr. Crane: heavy bluesy song about Dr.Crane, aka The Scarecrow (one of the villains in the Batman Universe)
2. Truth Don’t Matter: exactly what the title says. Very Pentagram-inspired riff, but then catchy. I was actually listening to a lot of Biggie Smalls to get the inspiration to cut instruments so the vocals stand out in the “truth don’t matter” hook.
3. For My Life: Fiction about protecting my home from invading demons, spirits, and vampires. I would say inspired by horror movies and comics in general. Long song with a heavy doom metal style riff and a breakdown section to mix it up a little bit, and obviously a nice guitar solo.
Pre-save »Angels« EP: earache.lnk.to/Angels
About Z-Cocoon:
Z-Cocoon originally started as solo project by Marc Zolla in 2017 with many self released EPs and singles. It is now a power trio mixing elements of stoner rock, heavy blues and classic heavy metal. The new EP Angels recorded by Zolla, Johnny B and Michel in studio features 3 new songs. Electrically-charged heavy music with savage guitar jabs, rockin’ blues and hot solos!
Recorded and mixed by Marc Zolla.
Mastered by Kent Stump (Crystal Clear Sound/WoFat).
Artwork by Camille Grenier.
Z-Cocoon is:
Marc Zolla – Guitar/Vocals
John Burton – Bass
Michel Paradis – Drums
For fans of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pentagram
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well