Californian psychedelic heavy rockers Sönus unleash new single and music video »Pagan Woman«; new album »Planes Of Torment« out on May 22nd!

San Jose, California based genre-blending psychedelic heavy rock project Sönus (led by singer and multi-instrumentalist David Wachsman) premiere the first single and music video »Pagan Woman« taken from their upcoming album, »Planes Of Torment«, scheduled for release on May 22nd, 2026.

»Pagan Woman« is available now on all major streaming services!

Courtesy of Metal Devastation PR:

Sönus announce »Planes Of Torment« – a hard-hitting odyssey through rock and metal!

Following the critical acclaim of 2022’s »Usurper Of The Universe«, Sönus returns with their most ambitious work yet, »Planes Of Torment«. Forged in the fires of personal trial and artistic vision, this album is a crushing journey through hard rock, stoner rock, heavy metal, psychedelic rock, and prog rock, crafted for fans of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Monster Magnet.

After the release of »Usurper Of The Universe«, multi-instrumental mastermind David Wachsman confronted upheaval and loss that threatened both life and art. Emerging from the chaos, Wachsman rallied a formidable team to channel their collective fury into sound. With Wachsman leading on vocals, rhythm, and lead guitar, joined by Dave Reno on bass, Colin Drake Jaramillo on drums, Mike Gorman on rhythm guitar, and special guest Will Harper adding flute to the epic »Scorpio«, »Planes Of Torment« became a labor of passion, spanning more than three years of dedication.

Recorded live in the studio by Adam Reed at Reed’s Recordings in Campbell, CA, and mixed by Dave Reno at Fuzzy Wizard Studios, the album captures the raw, untamed energy of Sönus’ performances. Mastered by Matt “Mojo” Denton at Ragged Birds Music, »Planes Of Torment« is a hell-bent, blistering odyssey through madness, heartbreak, and triumph. Art by Ryan Alexander Lee.

»Planes Of Torment« is more than an album – it’s a testament to resilience and the enduring power of rock. Pre-save »Planes Of Torment« HERE.

Sönus is:
David Wachsman – Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitars, Synths
Dave Reno – Bass, Backing Vocals
Colin Jaramillo – Drums, Backing Vocals

Featuring:
Mike Gorman – Rhythm Guitar

Special guest:
Will Harper – Flute on »Scorpio«

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