Californian psychedelic doom/stoner rockers The Oil Barons released their new album »Grandiose«

Los Angeles, California based psychedelic doom/stoner rockers The Oil Barons are back with their new album, »Grandiose«, which was released on September 26th, 2025 via Third Revelation Music.

Tracklist:
01. The Surrender
02. Wizard
03. Gloria
04. John Brown’s Body
05. Shinola
06. Goddamn Horror Show
07. Vivienne
08. Death Hangs
09. Quetzalacatenango
10. Morning Doom
11. Grandiose

Deep in the heart of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, a reprobate quartet forges its own volatile brand of 100-proof rock. Psychedelic western doom rock!

The Oil Barons commented: “»Grandiose« has arrived!!! Three years of toil, passion, and exploration culminate in our finest and grandest work yet. Available on Bandcamp to download in high quality and add to your permanent collection (with liner notes and art!). Also available on all streaming platforms. Kindly listen in headphones or at maximum volume on good speakers. Thank you for taking this journey with us. We love you.”

Photo credit: Molly Perez

All tracks by The Oil Barons except: »The Surrender« by Ennio Morricone, »John Brown’s Body« (traditional) and »Morning Dew« by Bonnie Dobson.
Recorded and mixed by Matt Harting.
Mastered by Anthony Gravino at High Cross Sound (Urbana, IL).
Produced by Matt Harting and Lou Aquiler.

Cover painting: Filippo Masi.
Lettering: Red Leavitt and Lou Aquiler.
Photography: Molly Perez.

The Oil Barons are:
Andrew Huber – Bass, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Lou Aquiler – Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Spoken Word, Vocals
Jake Hart – Drums, Vocals
Matt Harting – Organ, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Additional musicians:
Tyler Nuffer – Pedal Steel Guitar (5,7,8,9)
Tony Perez – Backing Vocals (11)

“A treasure of gold and thunder.” – Skull & Bones Magazine

“A Dantesque exploration…its soundscapes are incredible. Heavy layers of Doom punctuate a certain serenity…Impressive!” – François Alaouret, Rock’N Force Webzine

“A lesson in psychedelic storytelling…There’s no filler here—just a lot of dynamics, arrangement, and emotional resonance.” – Stephen Vicino, Music Existence

“A heady, high-voltage ride that cements the band’s reputation as one of LA’s most unrelenting underground rock forces.” – David Willis, The Metalverse

“It’s quite a thing…I’m sure you’ll be fine. It’s not your first time at the dance, and if it is, just understand that you already have the magic in you and you’ll be fine.” – JJ Koczan, The Obelisk

“A hard, heavy, and heavenly sound.” – Dave Franklin, Dancing About Architecture

Dedicated to Harry, Peggy, David, and Gus.

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