American stoner/doom metal band Fuzz Evil released new studio album »Smear Merchants«; out now via Desert Records!

Sierra Vista, Arizona based stoner/doom metal band Fuzz Evil stream their fourth full-length album, »Smear Merchants«, which was just released on March 21st, 2025 via Desert Records.

Tracklist:
01. The Fraile Mourning Of Eternity
02. Wanderer’s Wake
03. Doomsayer’s Lament
04. The Juice Is Loosh
05. Sermons Of The Defiant
06. Smear Merchants
07. Progression Of The Black Sun
08. Under The Starlit Grave
09. How To Vibe Alone
10. Whispers From The Abyss

Courtesy of Desert Bloom PR:

Fuzz Evil release »Smear Merchants« the eagerly anticipated fourth studio album March 21, 2025 on Desert Records.

“Fuelled by bone-rattling doomy riffs, hypnotic grooves, and a dose of raw, unfiltered attitude, this latest offering is a head-trip through fuzz-laden soundscapes scorched by the heat of the sun.” – The Sleeping Shaman

“What you really need to know…is that Fuzz Evil have found something new in this material and set themselves to exploring it with the same vitality they’ve always brought to their work.” – The Obelisk

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Photo by Shay Smith // Salsaman Photography

While staying true to their signature driving energy, »Smear Merchants« ventures into bold new territory. Preston Jennings’ love for ambient textures and psychedelic soundscapes adds depth and atmosphere, while Kenneth “Cajun” Adam’s screaming vocals introduce a raw intensity that amplifies the band’s doom/metal elements. Together, these additions create a powerful blend of storytelling, instrumental exploration, and crushing riffs that redefine what Fuzz Evil can do.

From hypnotic breakdowns to blistering highs, »Smear Merchants« captures the full spectrum of sound, layered with effects that pull listeners deeper into the experience. This is Fuzz Evil at their most ambitious and innovative, delivering an album meant to take you on an unforgettable sonic journey. Experience the raw creativity and limitless energy of »Smear Merchants«, where DIY ingenuity meets heavy, transformative soundscapes.

»Smear Merchants« marks a transformative moment for Fuzz Evil. Expanding from a 3-piece to a 4-piece lineup, the band’s sound is bigger, heavier, and more dynamic than ever before. Written, recorded, and produced entirely DIY, this album gave Fuzz Evil the freedom to push boundaries and experiment – and it shows. Every riff, transition, and effect reflects the band’s uncompromising vision and creative exploration.

“This album is a journey, designed to be experienced in one sitting, with each track seamlessly transitioning into the next through wild time-signature shifts, key changes, and an intricate use of effects that add a whole new dimension to our sound.” – Fuzz Evil

Order your copy here: fuzzevil.bandcamp.com

Fuzz Evil is:
Wayne Rudell – Vocals & Guitar
Joseph Rudell – Bass & Backing Vocals
Preston Jennings – Baritone Guitar
Cajun Adams – Drums

For fans of Elder, Howling Giant, Queens Of The Stone Age and Fu Manchu.

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