Finnish heavy psych rockers Mount Palatine sign with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records; first single »The Sands« out now!

Helsinki, Finland based heavy psych/stoner/doom trio Mount Palatine (formerly known as The Paladin) has signed with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.

Listen to Mount Palatine’s first single »The Sands«, available now on all major streaming platforms.

The song was recorded, mixed and mastered at Saarni Music.

Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:

Finnish heavy psych trio Mount Palatine join the Argonauta Records family, marking a new chapter for the Helsinki-based band. Known for their sprawling jams and immersive sound, the trio blends crushing sludge, hypnotic psychedelia, screamed intensity and ethereal melodies into a style that is both punishing and transcendental. Their sound resonates with fans of Elder, Mastodon, Stoned Jesus and Down while carving an unmistakably unique identity.

The band, formerly The Paladin, released their debut »Cockroach Crusades« in 2024. Their sophomore album »Wormholy World« was completed in summer 2025 and will be their first release with Argonauta Records / Octopus Rising. Full album details will be revealed soon.

To celebrate the signing, Mount Palatine unleash their monumental first single »The Sands«, a towering 10-minute opener from »Wormholy World«. Listen HERE.

“»The Sands« is the opening track of »Wormholy World« and also the oldest song on the record, conceived even before our debut was complete. It is one of our most ambitious creations, a dynamic piece that rises and falls like mountains of sand, saturated with mystery. Lyrically, it reflects on the transience of everything, on existence itself in the sands of time. In the infinity of the desert night all things must pass.” – Mount Palatine

On the signing, the band adds:

“Our debut album was released independently in 2024, but with »Wormholy World« we knew we were ready for the next step. Argonauta Records / Octopus Rising felt like the natural home. We have admired their dedication to the heavy underground for years, and when they heard our record, they immediately understood our vision. We could not be more excited to release »Wormholy World« together under their banner. This collaboration marks a big step forward for us. Stay tuned!”

With crushing heaviness, visionary songwriting and relentless energy, Mount Palatine are carving their place in the new wave of heavy psych. This is only the beginning.

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