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Psychedelic Rock from France
Mars Red Sky - Strong Reflection
Due to popular demand Mars Red Sky have decided to put their hugely successful debut release to Vinyl. Only 500 numbered copies available so you better be quick to snap one of the finest releases of 2011. Pre - Order now available via Big Cartel Only €15euros / free shipping in europe and €20.00 euros Worldwide...
Mars Red Sky has managed to put out one of those WOW-albums that comes two or three times a year! A word that comes to mind is; melancholy, super psychedelic and VERY tasty. After releasing the debut ep 'Cursed' earlier this year Mars Red Sky serves this master blaster on a silver plate! You get seven beautifully carved heavy psyche/stoner gems in almost 40 minutes. This is no mediocrity, rather a first class acid trip through the red dunes of Mars. No slips are made and every tone is carefully sewn into this magic carpet that offers a breathtaking journey through time and space. Read More..
The French Mars Red Sky has managed to put out one of those WOW-albums that comes two or three times a year! A word that comes to mind is; melancholy, super psychedelic and VERY tasty. After releasing the debut ep 'Cursed' earlier this year Mars Red Sky serves this master blaster on a silver plate! You get seven beautifully carved heavy psyche/stoner gems in almost 40 minutes. This is no mediocrity, rather a first class acid trip through the red dunes of Mars. No slips are made and every tone is carefully sewn into this magic carpet that offers a breathtaking journey through time and space.
Mars Red Sky launches their first rocker towards the peak of the holy mountain, the full-featured 'Strong Reflections' is on the agenda and the sun shines stronger than ever! Imagine that Colour Haze, The Machine and Kyuss teams up and cooking up the century's most magical mushroom stew. You get heaps of atmospheric deep dives and stylish arrangements, and on top of that an impassioned voice that will make anyone to shed a tear. The second act 'Curse' rolls in the same direction, perhaps not as amazing as its predecessor, but is still better than some bands manage to accomplish.
On the third act 'Falls' Mars Red Sky delivers a beautifully intertwined instrumental, And the guys clearly show that practice makes perfect. Once again you get vibes of both Colour Haze and The machine, along with loads of the "Martian" sound. If I get to choose the 'Way to Rome' (fourth act), I would choose the route which the French are taking! This track is absolutely one of my favourites on the album. Way to Rome is a real happy event that touches all the good things in life, and contains everything a great stoner song should have!
The last two gems on the album 'Marble Sky' and 'Up The Stairs' is like being hurled into space. To float weightless around the universe without any worries. These mammoths forking their way through the soundscapes, while the guys in Mars Red Sky jumps in as no.2 on my top ten list of great albums this year! (so far).
Psychedelic Stoner RocK from France
Stangala - Erin Tomm
The story began in the year of 2007, when 3 modern Celtic druids gathered somewhere in the mystical woods of Kemper, France. In order to explore other paths of the space-time continuum and finally reach the land of the korrigans, they used their magical knowledge and begun the preparation of potions with psychedelic powers.
Lead under the influence of the great green smoke, rites were inspired by the legacy of the great ancients, such as the mighty Black Sabbath, Iron Butterfly, or the young Queens Of The Stone Age, but also by more local and traditional knowledge, of which Brittany, as a Celtic land, is full.
First results did not take long to come, and an initiative trip was planned after just a few weeks, thanks to a set of nine songs named "...dans les bois" (translate "..in the woods") For download on their MySpace page. The druids gained some notoriety and assurance and, after several public ceremonies, they released a new book of magic spells called LSD, or the delirium of the Salvia dwarf.
Today, the druids are gathering secretly once again, consuming even more drugs in their cauldrons in order to, eventually, introduce the world to a path towards a whole new dimension...
StonerRocK from France
Coffin On Tyres - Time Machine
Interviewed by Matt Frighetto Matt - G'day guys, can we start with giving a brief description on how you guys met and what's been happening to date?
Bapt: Hi Matt. In June, 2008, I contacted Fab via Myspace. His on-line compos got my blood flowing. We hit it off right from the start and looked for other musicians to complete the band. In February, 2009, Coffin On Tyres was formed and ready to work, compose and record with Geoff as singer, Sylvano behind the drums, Matz on bass and Fab and me on guitars. We didn't know each other before. Fab: Like at the beginning of all bands, it took a long time to form a pack. Being a good musician isn't enough, there must be good vibes between all the members. On this level, we're all on the same page- good vibes and good music. Geoff: as for me, I had posted an ad on a well known music site. Matz told me about it and suggested I audition. Things went very naturally and smoothly. Everything seemed to fall into place. Sylvano: Before meeting Geoff, the very first stuff we played was "Green Machine "from Kyuss... we were really into it hardcore, with the same urge for energy and volume. The same thing took place when Geoff arrived. I think this common need for energy helped create our chemistry. Matz: As soon as I listened to the songs, I signed on immediately, it was obvious for me.
Matt - Your new record "RED" Is a Musical Masterpiece where did you guys recorded and when?
Matz: Masterpiece ? ... Wow thanks man !!!! It's cool that you like it. "Red" album is an important stage in the Coffin On Tyres young life... The recording and the mix took place over several months, from July till October, 2009, during weekends. Without money or equipment it was really hard to produce the album ourselves, but Fabien hooked us up with a studio outside Paris and then we had to try to juggle everyone's schedule to record on the weekends. At the very beginning, we had just planned to record a demo and, quickly, the conditions and motivations were there, so we decided to make it into a 'real' album.
Sylvano/ Fab and Bapt were the "conductors" from the beginning to the end. Geoff, Matz and I were here to validate the artistic choices. Geoff: It was a really fulfilling and exciting experience; taking part in all parts of the recording process allowed us to feel deeply implicated in the creation, not only of the album, but also the Coffin on Tyres experience. Fab and Bapt are very instinctive and hardworking, their talent was essential during the prod.
Matt - Was it expensive to Record and was it Self Funded?
Sylvano: As for myself, I paid for burgers!! Now that you mention it, you owe me 5 bucks each, muthafuckas! Bapt: If we had to calculate the work which we put in to produce "Red", we wouldn't have been able to do it. That's the good part about it being 100 per cent autoproduced. So, we didn't even have to bang anyone to get what we needed, such a fuckin' pity... Geoff: Yep, it's a pity but it isn't like we didn't try! Seriously though, we didn't break the bank, but that doesn't mean you should download us illegally, guys! Matz: Or at least come to our concerts to buy a T-shirt! ... or an awesome mug !!
Matt- Is "RED" a Self Release or Are you guys planning to shop it around and see if any Labels bite?
Geoff: Yes, we are going to sell it on the internet, there are some sites which take the risk of selling autoproductions, and during our future concerts. If a Label is interested in our music and our universe, we are ready if, naturally, the conditions are clear for everybody. Sylvano: We're totally open to a record deal. But we're gonna do all that we can to spread the music and try to sell it however we can. Fab: We all know that it's probably not possible to live off our music. So, find a Label, why not, but our priority is to do what we really want to do- make music and have fun. It's exactly what we've done with "Red".
Matt - What is Coffin on Tyres song writing process?
Bapt: We usually start with bass or guitar riffs most of the time. But, on "Red", we more or less created new songs with a heavy Coffin On Tyres feeling from bits and pieces Fab and I came up with previously. Everybody plays a part somehow or other in the songwriting. Geoff: According to the songs, the method changes a little bit, but in general, the vocals are especially guided by the drum patterns and the progressive side of Sylvano. At least that's how I see it. Fab: It's really funny to listen to older versions of certain songs. That's when we can really tell that each musician brings their own personal touch to the song, and things really come together. Matz: Songs like Winter of Life or Mexican Standoff were directly brought on by Fab and Bapt. Nevertheless, Safe Place, for instance, came about during a jam session. At the end of two hours, it was a done deal. I should add that the vocals were added last and many songs took quite another dimension when Geoff put the melody on.
Matt - You guys have a unique sound, What Equipment do you guys use?
Bapt: That reminds me my small vintage amplifiers which went up in flames in recording session. He would have been almost 40 years old today and we experienced some beautiful things together : R.I.P. Randy (it was its nickname) ... Actually we do what we can with what we've got. The recording session was just what we needed for what we had to do. Fab: For myself, I play on a semi hollowboby electric guitar and a small polish hand-made amplifier sent in a huge 2x12. Other than that... nothing very exotic: wha, fuzz, delay and tremolo Matz: I also played on several bass guitars to go with the various atmospheres of the songs. The whole sprinkled with Big Muff, of course. Sylvano: The sound of the drums was strengthened during the mix. Otherwise, I play a French brand of cymbals, Velvet. They give a powerful and rich harmonic sound that go well with the songs.
Matt - You guys have a distinct French sound; I think back to the late 90's a lot of bands who were on "Water dragon" Records and so forth, what are your main influences to produce this great sound?
Bapt: Ahhh dammit !! We wanted to sound like Red Necks, dude!! ehehe.. In fact, what you say is funny cause our main influences are rather american and scandinavian: Hermano, Clutch, Brant Bjork and the Bros, Nebula, Monster Magnet, EODM, Spiritual Beggars, Honcho, Down, QOTSA, Masters of Reality, Dozer and " globally " all the Sons of Kyuss! However, on this album, we really wanted to give a sound identity to the group. We see it like a rough draft, a test in laboratory to see what we are able to create all together, in the same room. Geoff: It also amazes me that you find that we've got a " frenchy " sound. Sure, most French rock bands have a recognizable sound, but I think that we veer away from it, especially on the combo Bass / Drums. Fab: We wanted a pure sound, without too much embellishment. Gotta think outside of the box. What influences me is the sound of the 60's. The Beatles, Hendrix, the first Lynyrd Skynyrd stuffes, etc. These guys didn't have any technical equipment like we have now and couldn't "cheat". The imperfection is a part of the sound. I think it's like that we make a song live... This french sound, we did not look for it. During the mix, we just did our best with what we had.
Matt - Do you guys get many gigs; have you been gigging for a while?
Bapt: Coffin On Tyres is a very young band and for the moment we've been focusing mainly on the writing and recording. We've jumped at the chance for a few gigs, we wanted to see if our sound could make the stoners headbang, and it was a fuckin' experience, man! Geoff: We haven' t had a lot of gigs, but, the ones we did were cool. It was awesome to go on stage for the first time with a band and realize that, without having prepared too much, everything works and everything is coherent. Personally, it's the first time that I've experienced something like it. Sylvano: The feedback we've gotten has been really rewarding, I think that the stage experiences of each C.O.T. musician is significant. But it's really what we miss most now, we want to go on stage! Now that the album is almost finished, we have a fucking hell of a gig hunger! Matz: We're looking forward the album to come out in order to back it up with blood sweat and tears on stage, to see how it sounds live and, of course, to know what the people will think of it.
Matt - Any Bands you guys have supported we might know?
Sylvano: Not yet but we hope it'll come soon ! Matz: We' ve played with a celtic stoner band named Stangala.
Matt - Any Bands you guys could recommend checking out who are from your area?
Matz: There are very good bands which have been out for a few years now. I think in particular of ZOE, Mudweiser, Glowsun, OFO of Am (the fans of Planetfuzz know) and obviously, others and others Sylvano: Hangman's Chair, the OXP experience
Matt - What was your best gig to date?
Bapt: Le Caveau in Paris. Fuckin' awesome atmosphere on stage and down in the audience. Geoff: It was in a small basement of a bar, the conditions weren't great but there was something ... There was a fuckin' tension in the room, an almost tangible energy, even though few people knew the songs. Sylvano: I'm right on with Geoff ! Matz: My fondest memory was of our very first concert, we drove 1200 kilometers in order to play 45 minutes and it was awesome! Then, we have celebrated it as it would be! Yep! Fab: As Matz, playing 600km far from Paris, being five people in two cars with guitars on your knees and amplifiers behind was monumental. How far is France from Australia?
Matt - And your worst?
Bapt: Matz: For now-....nothing ! Sylvano: Even if I liked our first gig, I was sick as a fuckin' dog and I puked all night, so, it wasn't the funniest party, man !
Matt - Given chance to jam with anyone dead or alive to form a supergroup who would that consist of?
Geoff: I would be interested in a side project with Danny Carey, Tool drummer, and Trey Spruance from Mr. Bungle. Hell Yeah ! Sylvano: Tom Morello, John Paul Jones and... Jim Morrison ?
Matt - Have you guys played in other bands before Coffin On Tyres? Also are you guys in any other bands outside the Coffin On Tyres?
Bapt: I played several years in Bangcock (Indus) as guitarist and now I also play in Big Ground Kick aka BGK (Indus) a kind of reformation of Bangcock. Geoff: I played in quite a lot of bands for several years. Projects of mine and " collaborations " with others, mainly on bass and sometimes on vocals; mainly metal / gothic type things like Locked and Twitch and jazz bands as Hooaah Corporation or Axoloth... I also played with Flaming Pussy, a girls band with whom we played electro/pop with metal tones. Now, I've played for several years with The Marshmallow Dykes, we already have an album and a maxi. It is very different from C.O.T. (much more second degree) we call that "Black Surf", see what that evokes to you ... I am on a new project with my buddy Arnaud, that is called Drown in Emptyness (DIE), a very dark and very hypnotic sound, but we are still composing. Finally, another one with Rascal, Marshmallow Dykes drummer, named Dead Inside Project. Lot of works ! Sylvano: Quite a lot of bands in the past. Today I also play with Contreband, a french rock band. We have autoproduced an album, Le Cauchemar de Kipling, which is about to come out. Fab: I played in two or three bands before Coffin On Tyres but I never put my heart in it as much as now. With my job and the band, I wouldn't even have time to take up a solo project! Matz: Idem. I played in about ten bands (metal, hard rock, etc.) as guitarist, singer, bass player before joining Coffin On Tyres. This time, it's well done, Buddy !
Matt - What is in the Coffin Stereo at the moment?
Bapt: Lots of Clutch, The Atomic Bitchwax, Them Crooked Vultures ..........
Geoff/ For the moment, I'm into Kyuss, Mark Lanegan and...Dire Straits (sometimes, things are hard to explain...) Sylvano: House of Broken Promises, Tool, Them Crooked Vultures, Coffin on Tyres. Fab: Them Crooked Vultures (they rules !!!), The Doors, Rage against The Machine (for ever !) and some songs of Fu Manchu, Kyuss, Hendrix, etc... Matz: Mr. Plow (it kicks !!), House of Broken Promises and Black Mountain (album "In the Future") but my playlist changes every week.
Matt - What hobbies do you guys have outside of music?
Bapt: I like drinking with my buddies ...Getting wasted! Geoff: Idem. I like good food too. Fab: C.O.T. is my favorite hobby ! Matz: Drinking, eating, wine, snowboarding...sheep. Sylvano: I love erotic stamps...
Matt - Is music your lives or you guys work? If so what you guys do for work?
Bapt: I'm a sound engineer Geoff: I worked in broadcasting and as a manager of theater. For the moment, I dedicate my time to music. Sylvano: I work in IT. But as many amateur and fascinated musicians, I wish I could live on music. Fab: I am an assistant in a recording studio, that's how we were able to record "Red" for cheap. Matz: I'm looking for job as engineer in micro and nanotechnologies. Can someone help me please ?
Matt - Any last words to the readers?
Bapt: Keep on fuzzin' Geoff: I hope people will enjoy listening to " Red " and will succeed in finding the light at the end of the tunnel...but no that's not a sex reference ! Sylvano: Thanks for surfing webzines like Planetfuzz who are there for the cause ! Come to visit our myspace, and hope to have a beer with you after a gig ! Fab: Thanks for your interest. Hope you'll headbang to " french stoner " music! Matz: Enjoy stoner,and keep in touch with us.
Matt - What is the plans for the Future? Where do you see Coffin on Tyres a year from now?
Bapt: A new album, tons of gigs and if we still enjoy playing together, it will be perfect ! Geoff: We are proud of our brand new album and we want to play it live everywhere as long as possible. After that ... well... again. Sylvano: Gigs, gigs and gigs. I see a new recording, maybe a Label also. Matz: Yep, full of concerts everywhere in France, in Europe even farther. As for myself, I shall really like participating some day to the DunaJam or the Roadburn, that has to be a beautiful experience !
Matt - Finally I just want to say a big thank you for sending over this truly RAD record "RED". I wish you all the success in the future and hope you guys venture Down Under some time real soon...
Coffin On Tyres: Matt, Thank you very much for your interest in our music and for all the good work supplied on PlanetFuzz: long life to you, hope to see you soon in Australia maybe ! Cheers man !
StonerRocK from France
ÖFÖ Am - - On va te Caillasser ( We Will Stone You)
From the great tradition of inbreeding in the rock bands in Montpellier (south of France), ÖfÖ AM has followed the rule since in effect, Nico, here on drums, plays bass and sings in Superbeatnik www.myspace.com/superbeatnik) and Tony, by the guitar, hits drums on Stony Broke (www.myspace.com/stonybroke).
Influenced by bands ranging from Deep Purple to Unsane through Black Sabbath and Kyuss, ÖfÖ AM has chosen to remain instrumental and focus each of its pieces around a central theme.
Always in search of THE tone , Nico invents the effects used on bass and guitar since he is the creator of the stompboxe’s company "Mazzette". Our first EP is available in vinyl on Head Records.
StonerRocK from France
Jumping Jack - Blues Reject
First of all I would like to thanks these guys and all the bands that have sent me their recordings over the last few months, I always knew that there was tons of talent out there just waiting to be discovered. Being part of this website has made me realize this even more so. I seem to be on a roll here with bands from France... Coffin On Tyres, Mudweiser, Alcohsonic... and now I have here the EP from Jumping Jack.
I'm not sure what the reasoning was in naming the band "Jumping Jack", to me it seems kind of fruity but I'm sure this 3-piece band from Nantes, France has their reasons. The music from their first release is anything but fruity however. On any given day this EP could bench-press that fat guy from Lost, while smoking a cigarette and getting a tattoo.
With an EP called "Cows and Whisky" you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what these guys are about. Seems there are rednecks all over the globe that enjoy a stiff drink, a nice herbal blend and some kick-ass metal, and I salute every one of you! Jumping Jack is just this, some redneck metal heads that love their Pantera as much as they love their Kyuss, Motorhead, Black Sabbath and Alice in Chains.
Julian's vocals have that throaty rasp I can never get tired of, and he backs it up with some seriously tasty riffs. Chris and Manu know their place in the band and hold down the fort with a heavy back end. If they are as tight live as they seem to be on plastic, I'm willing to bet we'll be hearing a lot more from these guys.
"Cows and Whisky" is the perfect soundtrack for a night of heavy drinking and cow tipping.... Jumping Jack is a gas gas gas!!...
StonerRocK from France
Coffin On Tyres - Winter Of Life
Here we have another fantastic offering from the French... not only do they have great fries, toast and kissing they also have some fine skills when comes to making music as well. "Coffin On Tyres", (like French toast) dances on the pallet. Delivering groovy riffs, which sounds at time like Badmotorfinger era Soundgarden on valium. Other times likes Kyuss in a boxing match with Danzig. Geoffrey Codants' vocals are stellar, going from a syrupy "Morrison" swagger to a pissed of "Cobain" shriek, depending on the dynamics of the tune. He has one of the best throats I've heard in this genre.
"Red" is a great album that plays well from the beginning thunderstorm intro of "Time Machine" to the somber piano fade out of the last song "Dying Leaves". It's like one long head-trip to nowhere, just floating... letting it take you along for the ride. The production is fantastic, and for a debut from a band just coming on to the scene, and releasing it themselves, its damn near glorious. It's been a long time since I've heard an album recorded this well. It sounds crisp and clean. The drum sound is awesome. The bass rumble is perfect. It's obvious someone knows their way around pro-tools.
"Coffin On Tyres" are way ahead of the curve, and I think with the right backing and wise decision making they could do really well. They definitely have some skills, and a great ear. I think we'll all be hearing a lot more from them in the future. "Red" is one of those rare albums that deserve repeat listens, and will sound just as good in 10 years as it does now. Great job guys! Color me a fan.... and color me "Red".
StonerRocK from France
ZOE - Halway To Something Else
The French may be world leaders in matters of gastronomy and haute couture but when it comes to rock and roll their impact on the world stage has been minimal. That's not to say the bands don't exist, the quality and the quantity is there but few get the chance to break out of the confines of their national boundary, especially when it comes to the stoner rock field. So, with that in mind let's have a warm hand for Zoe who may be about to change all that.
Hailing from the northern port city of Calais, apart from the occasional clumsy turn of phrase you may well think this album has come blasting out of the hot Californian air. This twelve track follow up to their debut "Make It Burning" may not be brimming with originality...there are a million bands doing pretty much the same thing...but it has a spirit and song writing suss that few of their peers can match. From opening track "Wanker for Life" it's a blistering ride through up tempo, fuzzed up attitude fuelled rock and roll. Seemingly taking inspiration from the desert rock of bands such as Unida and Hermano and shooting it through with the punked up rock and roll spirit of the Supersuckers and Nashville Pussy via the odd brief nod to prime AC/DC, this is as strong a collection of tunes as you could hope to hear from any exponent of this genre.
The riffs are simple yet effective, the vocals posses that smoked out edge that all the great vocalists have and the production is lovely...thicker than syrup and warmer than a burning log cabin. It's not all an amphetamine fired rush to the finish line, Zoe know when to ease back on the gas..."Blue Devils" breaks down to a sweet grove with a nod to their blues hued heritage with some nifty harmonica drifting into the mix. "Fat City" features a beautiful loping stoner riff that may not break any records for originality but its familiarity works in its favour to ram the tune into your subconscious. Music doesn't have to be original, it just has top be good...and this is frequently great!!! Great song writing is always great song writing regardless of the style and if these guys occasionally seem familiar maybe it's testament to their ability to pen an awesome catchy riff. I guarantee you'll be singing along to "Keep Your Noses Clean" after only one listen.
Tragically I fear they may be hampered by their nationality and the reluctance of the rest of the word to open themselves to French rock and roll but if these guys are an indication of what is lurking over there then it's the rest of us that are missing out.
