Alunah and Samavayo to release split album »Embers Of Belief« on June 5th via Heavy Psych Sounds; first track »Bavar« by Samavayo streaming now!
German progressive stoner rock trio Samavayo premiere the first single »Bavar« taken from their split album with UK doom rockers Alunah, called »Embers Of Belief«, which will be released on June 5th, 2026 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records.
Says the band: “»Bavar« is influenced by a Persian poem by Siavash Kasraie. It is a defiant cry against grief and mortality: the narrator refuses to accept the death of loved ones, clinging to love, shared tears, and the breath of life as proof that loss cannot be truly believed or surrendered to.”
Tracklist:
01. Alunah – On Blacklow Hill
02. Alunah – La Pucelle
03. Alunah – Hazy Jane (Alive ’25)
04. Alunah – Violet Hour/Hunt (Alive ’25)
05. Samavayo – Bavar
06. Samavayo – Mottainai
07. Samavayo – California Sky
Courtesy of Heavy Psych Sounds:
Alunah says: “»Embers Of Belief« features the first Alunah recordings with vocalist Daisy Savage and continues our long-standing relationship with Heavy Psych Sounds Records. We are both excited and proud to present our contribution to this split release – two brand new studio tracks that give a glimpse into where this new chemistry as a band is taking us creatively, alongside two live recordings which document and acknowledge the incredible job Daisy did in stepping up to tour and promote our previous full-length.
This significant release is part of our “VINGT” celebrations, marking 20 years of Alunah with both new music and festival appearances, including Bloodstock Open Air and Desertfest London. To everyone who’s stood by Birmingham, heavy rock, and doom through the years…this one’s for you!”
Samavayo says: “Creativity… it burns deep inside, demanding to be heard and when it wants out, ist has to get out. So here we are!
Longing, recklessness and hope – three themes that couldn’t be more human or more relevant right now.
Samavayo present three exceptional tracks on their split release with Alunah:
»Bavar« is a crushing heavy piece built on the Fibonacci sequence, featuring Persian lyrics inspired by a poem from Siavash Kasraie. It stands as a defiant cry against grief and mortality – the narrator refuses to accept the death of loved ones, clinging instead to love, shared tears, and the breath of life as proof that loss can neither truly be believed nor surrendered to.
»Mottainai«, the 2nd song takes aim at a reckless, consumption-driven mindset – the relentless pursuit of instant gratification and shortcuts. The song warns that this culture of excess and selfishness will ultimately leave a devastating legacy for future generations.
»California Sky« is a psychedelic, acoustic ode to Samavayo’s 2025 US tour, captures a paradoxical longing for the American desert landscape. It evokes a sense of spiritual belonging in the vast emptiness of Joshua Tree, while reflecting a deep yet helpless emotional connection to the United States and all its contradictions.”
Welcome to VINGT – Celebrating 20 years of Alunah. We dedicate our half of this split release to everyone who’s stood by Birmingham, heavy rock, and doom through the years. This one’s for you!
Tracks 1 & 2 recorded and mixed by Owen Davies at Loud Noises Production. Tracks 3 & 4 recorded by Suzanna Rain at Daltons, Brighton – “Doom By The Sea” Festival. Mixed by Chris Fielding. All sounds made by guitar, bass, drums and vocals.
Alunah are:
Daisy Savage – Vocals
Matt Noble – Guitar
Dan Burchmore – Bass
Jake Mason – Drums
All songs written by Samavayo. Tracks 1 & 2 recorded at Big Snuff Studio Berlin with Richard Behrens. Mixed by Richard Behrens. Track 3 recorded and mixed by Samavayo. Mastered by Pascal Stoffels.
Samavayo are:
Behrang Alavi – Vocals, Guitar
Arno Voland – Drums, Vocals, Didgeridoo, Percussions
Andreas Voland – Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Moog
Pre-order »Embers Of Belief« here:
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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well