French stoner/prog rockers Wizard Must Die unleash first single and music video »The Breach« from upcoming album »L’Or des Fous«!

Lyon, France based stoner/prog rock band Wizard Must Die has unleashed a music video for the first single »The Breach« taken from their sophomore album, »L’Or des Fous«, set to release on November 15th, 2024 via Klonosphere Records / Season Of Mist.

Says the band: “»The Breach« is a journey of initiation. A journey we all take one day. Where you lose yourself, find yourself, but emerge changed for the rest of your life. This pilot’s story is a perfect example. The quest for his absolute, his ‘gold,’  will drive him to brave a thousand dangers, to give the best of himself, even if it means forgetting himself and navigating between passions and regrets.”

Tracklist:
01. The Breach
02. The Disappearance Of Camille Saint-Saëns
03. Flight 19
04. Close To The Edge
05. L’Or des Fous
06. Clouds Are Not Spheres

Courtesy of Viral Propaganda PR:

Since 2013, the French trio Wizard Must Die has been riding the waves of the stoner rock scene. Led by singer and guitarist Florent Michaud, alongside bassist Enguerand Dumas and drummer Robin Aillaud, this Lyon-based band blends complex yet direct rock with a progressive and psychedelic twist, drawing comparisons to bands like Baroness, Mars Red Sky, and Motorpsycho. Their debut album »In The Land Of The Dead Turtles« (2018) gained recognition for its exploration of stoner and desert rock genres.

Now, Wizard Must Die is preparing to release their second full-length album, »L’Or des Fous«, via Klonosphere Records / Season Of Mist. Recorded and mixed by Christophe Hogommat (Mad Foxes, 20’s Falling Man) and mastered by Thibault Chaumont (Carpenter Brut, Igorrr), this album delves deeper into the band’s identity, offering a more personal and introspective sound.

Photo by Tim Petersen

»L’Or des Fous« is a blend of powerful riffs, intricate rhythms, and rich atmospheres. The six tracks explore themes of personal evolution, change, and inner growth. To underscore this transformation, Wizard Must Die introduces new instruments like the saxophone and mellotron, expanding their sound beyond stoner rock into progressive and melodic territory. Influenced by 90s rock, the album features subdued vocals and impactful choruses, with the French-language title track, “The Fool’s Gold” capturing the band’s evolving identity.

Pre-order »L’Or des Fous« here: wizardmustdie.bandcamp.com/album/lor-des-fous

Recorded and mixed by Christophe Hogommat.
Mastered by Thibault Chaumont @ Deviant Lab.
Sax solo on track 6 by Guillaume Lagache.
Artwork by La Discorde.

Wizard Must Die is:
Florent Michaud – Guitar, Vocals
Enguerrand Dumas – Bass
Robin Aillaud – Drums, Percussions, Synths, Programming

FFO: Baroness, Mars Red Sky, Elephant Tree, Motorpsycho, etc.

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