Appalooza premiere their sophomore album, »The Holy Of Holies«, out now via Ripple Music

French heavy rock trio Appalooza premiere their sophomore album, »The Holy Of Holies«, which was just released on February 5th, 2021 via Ripple Music.

Says the band: “We are so happy to announce our brand new album »The Holy Of Holies« is finally OUT NOW!
We sincerely hope you’ll enjoy these 9 tracks and we really want to hear from you about this new record.
We also wanted to thank Adrian Bernardi with whom we recorded the album for his patience, Jeff Ferrand for is professionalism, our families and friends for their support and love, Ripple Music for integrate us in this wonderful family, Claire from Purple Sage PR for professionalism and for taking good care of the album promotion…
… and every each person who brings support to Appalooza since all these years.”

Tracklisting:
01. Storm
02. Snake Charmer
03. Reincarnation
04. Nazareth
05. Conquest
06. Azazael
07. Distress
08. Thousands Years After
09. Canis Majoris

Recorded by Adrian Bernardi at Le Faune Studio, Saint-Uniac, Brittany, France.
Mixed by Adrian Bernardi, Jeff Ferrand and Appalooza.
Mastering and drum engineering by Jeff Ferrand at Wood Box Studio, Montaigu, France.

Courtesy of Purple Sage PR:

France’s new heavy rock revelation Appalooza tear the roof off with their tribalistic and fire-driven new full-length »The Holy Of Holies«, released this February 5th on Ripple Music.

“Whether you prefer the album’s tribal and oriental flourishes, or its proud and self-aware ‘90s grunge worship, what cannot be denied is the craftsmanship on display that allows it all to come together as 2021’s first truly explosive rock record.” Everything Is Noise says about »The Holy Of Holies«.

Appalooza describe themselves as “a long-gone stallion speeding after a lost freedom”. Exuding confidence and firepower from the get-go, the French trio takes its cue from the alt-heavy firepower of the likes of Alice In Chains, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club or Them Crooked Vultures, propelling themselves with a creativity and sense of direction that are the essence of great bands.

Their new album »The Holy Of Holies« set the tone for a powerful 9-tracker with thick riffs and aggressive, punk-infused rhythms combined to Sylvain Morel’s Stanley-esque vocals, providing an intense and immediate feeling of freedom to anyone listening. In the background, spirituality and ancient myths color a spacious sound that nonetheless worships at the altar of modern and unwaveringly hard-hitting heavy rock.

Appalooza released their first two demos »Squamata« and »Chameleon« respectively in 2013 and 2014, further to which they embarked across the pond for their first ever US tour, taking them to Colorado, Nevada and California. Fired up by a brand new energy ensuing from this successful experience, the band officially released their eponymous debut in 2018, quickly followed by a second North American taking them from the Midwest lands to the Pacific Coast.

Some hundred shows later, Appalooza signed to Californian powerhouse Ripple Music for the release of their sophomore album »The Holy Of Holies« in early 2021. The beginning of a new era driven by an album that perfectly embodies the trio’s musical and visual reincarnation, through an intense sonic escape and ultimately, freedom.

Appalooza is:
Sylvain – Guitar, Vocals
Tony – Bass
Vincent – Drums

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