Italian stoner metal trio Cactus Mantra presents their debut album »Nothing Survives«; out now via Martyr Records!

Messina, Italy based stoner metal trio Cactus Mantra has released their debut album »Nothing Survives« on April 12th, 2025 via Martyr Records. Available now on vinyl and all major digital platforms.

Watch a music video for »Mud Sky« below. Filmed and edited by Federica Carrozza.

Tracklist:
01. The Eye
02. Kill Me
03. Demonomancy
04. Mantra
05. Mud Sky
06. Funeral
07. Abbandono

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Preceded by the release of the singles »Kill Me« and »Demonomancy«, Cactus Mantra’s full-length debut »Nothing Survives« is now coming to the market. Born in Messina in 2021 and author of a stoner metal with strong psych, doom, alternative and groove veins, the band is one of the freshest and most interesting realities on the current scene.

After signing with Martyr Records, the Sicilian trio releases »Nothing Survives«, courageously opting for the vinyl-only format alongside the digital one. The work was preceded by the single »Mud Sky«, already available since the end of February.

An unmissable work for those who are fans of Tool and all cerebral and dreamlike music.

“A psychedelic and aggressive sound, where massive distortions, hypnotic grooves and desert atmospheres intertwine creating an enveloping and unpredictable sound experience.”

Photo by Federica Carrozza

“The album aims to explore the human condition, highlighting the inexorable existential misery that characterizes the experience of every individual. The title itself, »Nothing Survives« alludes to the concept that, ultimately, there is no hope of redemption for this earthly existence, and this concept is treated with a visceral anger and a deep disdain that overwhelms the listener. The emotional strength of these feelings translates into a direct impact on the sensitivity of the individual, inducing him to get in tune with the lyrics and perceive them as a direct attack on his very existence.”

All songs written and arranged by Cactus Mantra.
Recorded at Rec On Black by Ottavio Leo.
Produced by Rocco Francica.
Cover art by Kiamat Dealer.
Photo by Federica Carrozza.

Cactus Mantra is:
Davide Marino – Vocals, Guitar
Giovanni Marchetta – Bass, Backing Vocals
Rocco Francica – Drums

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