Italian stoner rockers Solar Mantra release new music video for »Avetrana«; sophomore album »State Of Joyful Lightness« out May 8th via Argonauta Records!

Rome, Italy based stoner rock band Solar Mantra premiere new single and lyric video »Dynamite« taken from their sophomore studio album, »State Of Joyful Lightness«, scheduled for release on May 8th, 2026 via Argonauta Records.

Tracklist:
01. Dynamite
02. Avetrana
03. Appaloosa
04. A Brand New Grave
05. Holy Water
06. Lucky Mia
07. Morning Glory
08. Shelter
09. Piñacolada
10. Raging River Of Fear (Captain Beyond cover)

Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:

While gearing up for the release of their upcoming album »State Of Joyful Lightness«, due May 8th, 2026 via Argonauta Records, Roman stoner rockers Solar Mantra unveil the official music video for »Avetrana«.

»Avetrana« is the shortest and most punk-leaning track on the album, drawing musical inspiration from Qotsa’s more racy songs and other sludge-inspired ideas from bands like Mastodon. The lyrics speak of obsession and abuse, with a chorus that repeats “Will you be my baby?” As for the video, we decided with director Adelaide Fiori to show a maniac following the girl he’s obsessed with, at night, through the streets of Rome… In the end, she will have her revenge.

Formed in Rome, Solar Mantra started as a desert psych instrumental project before evolving into a full band with a strong vocal driven approach. Their debut full-length Away, released by Argonauta Records in 2021, introduced them to a wider international audience thanks to its balance of fuzz, atmosphere and songwriting depth.

In 2025 Solar Mantra returned to the studio to record their second full-length album, »State Of Joyful Lightness«, focusing on a heavier approach while keeping the melodic traits that defined their earlier work. The sessions saw the band collaborating with Danilo Silvestri as co-producer and sound engineer, pushing their sound toward a more massive and modern dimension.

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