GNARWHAL Premiere Tempestuous Single “Tides”

The Electric Highway Festival is just around the corner in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Among the bands featured at this signature stoner-doom fest is GNARWHAL, a fiery four-piece from the beautiful city of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories.

Today, Doomed & Stoned gives you a first listen to “Tides,” a brutal, stormy track that meshes fuzzy, downtuned vibes with unrelenting proggy rhythms. Forlorn vocals that seem to prophesy the inevitable collapse of civilization, as illustrated by the single art.

The band remarks:

“Tides” is a song we originally wrote in early 2023. It’s a bit of a departure from some of our other standard rock songs, but definitely hits a little heavier too. Lyrically, singer Benji Straker was just spitting out doomy ideas on paper which ended up synthesizing into a concept that fit really well with the other tracks on the EP. It sort of tells a tale of despair and dread about decisions made and your place in the world. There’s a bit of an apocalyptic feel to it.

Gnarwhal’s Altered States comes out on May 24th (pre-order here). Add it to the soundtrack for the End of Days, and stick it on a playlist with Mastodon, High on Fire, Torche, and Die Like Gentlemen.

Make plans to see Gnarwhal along Anciients, Dead Quiet, Empress, and 20+ other bands at The Electric Highway, April 4th, 5th, and 6th (details & tix here).

Give ear…

SOME BUZZ

Gnarwhal’s innovative sound seamlessly blends elements of classic and contemporary fuzz and heavy rock into “Altered States”, which promises to deliver a dark and immersive musical journey that resonates with listeners on a profound level.

In addition to their eagerly anticipated EP release, Gnarwhal’s appearance at The Electric Highway Festival on Saturday, April 6th supporting headliners further solidifies their status as a burgeoning force within the Canadian rock landscape. The band’s electrifying live performances, coupled with their distinctive blend of genres, continue to captivate audiences and leave an indelible mark on the heavy music scene. Look out for the conch! Gnarwhal is recommended for fans of Mastodon, The Sword, and King Buffalo.