US stoner/doom metal solo project Grave Speaker stream sophomore album »Rays Of The Emerald Sun«; out now via Electric Valley Records!

US stoner/doom metal solo project Grave Speaker (feat. former High N’ Heavy member John Steele) has just released sophomore album »Rays Of The Emerald Sun« on May 16th, 2025 via Electric Valley Records.

Listen to »Rays Of The Emerald Sun« on Spotify and other streaming platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Chosen One
02. End Of Time
03. Sword Of Life
04. Rays Of The Emerald Sun
05. Bones And Steel
06. Tower

Courtesy of Qabar PR:

Electric Valley Records is proud to once again work with Grave Speaker, this time for the act’s sophomore LP, »Rays Of The Emerald Sun«, slated for May 16 on two vinyl variants and across digital platforms.

Lurching from the swamps of Massachusetts, Grave Speaker is a one-piece psych-stoner-doom project led by John Steele. Rising from the ashes of High N’ Heavy, the doom unit made its presence known with the self-titled debut in 2023, conjuring a ’70s aesthetic laced with the raw grit of garage rock and the haze of psychedelia.

Now approaching its second album, »Rays Of The Emerald Sun«, Grave Speaker looks toward the future with a mix of optimism and wonder. Across six tracks, the record delves deeper into psychedelia and the stoner realm, delivering heavier, witch-invoking riffage and vocals oozing with a slow-burning, leaden haze, all while clutching tightly to its ’70s roots.

Available in:
• 270x Transparent Green Splatter Black Vinyl
• 30x Ultra LTD “Sword Edition” with special art insert, miniature sword in a sealed & stamped EVR envelope, band & label stickers
• Digital

Pre-order »Rays Of The Emerald Sun« here:
electricvalleyrecords.com
evrecords.bandcamp.com
gloryordeathrecords.com (for North America)

“Got some real meat on its bones. Another outstanding release on EVR.” — Doomed & Stoned

“Rumbles through psychedelically-driven doom stomps that build up a sense of reverence through unusual instrumentation and careful pacing, and the record’s unique atmosphere only enforces that sanctification.” — Invisible Oranges

“A pleasant and qualitative album.” — Rock Tribune

“A pretty good album.” — Scream Magazine

“Another satisfying record of fuzzy doom goodness.” [8/10]— Musipedia of Metal

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