Brazilian space rock/stoner/doom metal band Gods & Punks stream their new three-track EP »Mountains Of Garbage«

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil based space rock/stoner/doom metal band Gods & Punks stream their new three-track EP, »Mountains Of Garbage«, which was released on February 23rd, 2024.

Listen to »Mountains Of Garbage« EP on all major streaming platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Mountains Of Garbage
02. Dinosaur Feathers
03. Purple Moon

Vocalist Alexandre Canhetti comments: “»Mountains Of Garbage« is our first release since 2021’s »The Sounds Of The Universe«. Since then, a lot has happened. But we’ll get into that later. Having closed the book on our “Voyage Series”, »Mountains Of Garbage« features independent songs, with lyrics inspired by contemporary subjects that influenced us during between 2022 and 2023. With Psy, our former rhythm guitar player, and Danilo. our former bass player, choosing not to go on with the band, Pedro, who played lead guitars in all of our past works, decided to take on the bass, while Rodrigo, who plays lead guitars on fellow heavy psych band from Rio, Blind Horse, took over most of the guitars. Gabriel, responsible for the drums on »The Sounds Of The Universe«, also returned for this EP. However, replacing Psy and Danilo was only the first part of the problem, as we the four of us were in different cities. So for the first time, each of us would record their parts from their respective city, and not together, live in a room. Rodrigo and Gabriel got together and recorded in Rio de Janeiro, Pedro added his bass parts from Santos, and I recorded vocals from Paris.

The title track, »Mountains Of Garbage«, was written during the garbage collectors strike in Paris, as I witnessed the streets I walked through fill with literal mountains of garbage, exposing the impressive amount of waste produced by us, without the possibility of sweeping it under the rug, like we normally do. Dinosaur Feathers is about the terrible effects of the diseases which originated from the extension of human life, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. And finally, our most upbeat track to date, Purple Moon, was mostly composed back in 2012, being our oldest recorded song to date. We’re very excited to share these three tracks with you all. We are really proud of them and hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Stay tuned, there will be even more new material by the end of the year!”

“Strange Riffage from South of the Equator”

Gods & Punks came together in 2013 when brothers Alê and Pedro decided to gather some friends and jam out the tunes they had composed. After releasing »The Sounds Of The Earth« EP in 2016, Gods & Punks embarked in what they call “The Voyage Series”, with their debut album »Into The Dunes Of Doom«, elected as one of the best Latin American stoner/doom albums of 2017 by La Habitación 235; »Enter The Ceremony Of Damnation«, the darker, gloomier sophomore album whose lead single, »Transparent Chains«, was featured in the March 2019 edition of Classic Rock Magazine UK. In 2019, the band released »And The Celestial Ascension«, their third release, that charted 4th as the biggest stoner/doom releases of November 2019 in the world. In 2021, their fourth album, »The Sounds Of The Universe«, was released, giving their “Voyage Series” a conclusion.

After a three-year hiatus, the band is now embarking in a new chapter, with a newly formed line-up, and new songs on the horizon.

»Mountains Of Garbage« is Gods & Punks’ first release since their 2021 album »The Sounds Of The Universe«. This EP, departing from the “Voyage Series” narrative, presents songs inspired by recent events and changes. With lineup shifts and remote recording from various cities, the band adapted to new dynamics. The tracks address contemporary issues, personal struggles, and are a testament to resilience and creativity in the face of change. This release signifies a significant evolution for Gods & Punks, embodying their commitment to their craft and their ability to navigate and articulate the complexities of modern life.

Gods & Punks is:
Alexandre Canhetti – Vocals
Pedro Canhetti – Bass, Rhythm Guitar
Rodrigo Blasquez – Lead Guitar
Gabriel Santiago – Drums

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