Italian stoner/doom metal band Petrosa reveal new single »Viper« and announce debut album »Roadburn Chronicles«; out August 28th via Octopus Rising!
Italian stoner/doom metal band Petrosa premiere the second single »Viper« taken from their debut album, »Roadburn Chronicles«, scheduled for release on August 28th, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.
Tracklist:
01. S.U.R.E.
02. The Sinner
03. Turning Point
04. I For An I
05. Rusty Blues
06. Viper
07. Revenant
08. Dreamer’s Sunsets
09. Monsters’ Conceal
10. An Old Van And A Couple Of Beers
Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:
Following the release of their first single »Revenant« and the announcement of their signing with Octopus Rising, Italian stoner/doom outfit Petrosa are back to unveil »Viper«, the second single taken from their upcoming debut album »Roadburn Chronicles«, set for release on August 28th, 2026 in CD and Digital format via Octopus Rising, the Argonauta Records imprint dedicated to emerging heavy acts.
»Viper« is available now HERE.
Speaking about the new single, the band comment:
“»Viper« embodies one of the darkest sides of the album. It’s about the poisonous relationships and destructive instincts that slowly infiltrate our lives, often without us even realizing it. Musically, we wanted the song to feel relentless yet hypnotic, balancing crushing heaviness with an atmosphere that gradually pulls the listener deeper into its world.”
With »Roadburn Chronicles«, Petrosa deliver the definitive statement of the band’s identity. Produced by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio in Carate Brianza, the album was recorded during an intense eight-day session between November 2024 and January 2025, preserving the raw energy and uncompromising spirit that have become central to the band’s sound.
The record unfolds as an introspective journey through the human condition, exploring themes of sin, self-destruction, personal conflict, disillusionment and the constant tension between darkness and redemption. While deeply rooted in heavy, riff-driven landscapes, »Roadburn Chronicles« also leaves room for hope, freedom and fleeting moments of light, reflected in the album’s evocative “open road” atmosphere.
Faithful to their self-defined philosophy of “Doom Carved in Stone(r)”, Petrosa merge the expansive groove of stoner rock with the crushing weight of classic doom, crafting songs that are equally immersive, emotional and powerful.
Fans with a keen eye will also discover a hidden detail within the album artwork: the license plate of the blue van featured on the cover bears the exact date of the band’s final day in the recording studio, a subtle tribute to the completion of this important chapter.
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»Roadburn Chronicles« will be released on August 28th, 2026 via Octopus Rising on CD and Digital. More news will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well