released March 23, 2021

The latest of Doomed & Stoned's critically acclaimed series documenting the explosion of doom metal & stoner rock around the world takes us on a journey through the lowlands and highlands of Scotland!

There'll be plenty to discover, featuring 40 bands specializing in doom metal, stoner rock, and eclectic genre blending. Of special note is the classic band IRON CLAW, founded in 1969 -- perhaps Scotland's earliest proponent of stoner-doom. Each of these bands have their own unique styles, with a penchant for expansive and picturesque storytelling.

The country's Gaelic name is Alba (pronounced "Al-eh-ba") and it's worth noting the ancient tribe that settled it were called Caledonians -- an old word that means "hard" or "tough." You can hear that age-old rough 'n tumble spirit reflected in the rock and metal of Scotland, especially, which we aim to explore in Vol. 37 of our Bandcamp collection.

Big thanks to my project team led by Laura Gilchrist of King Witch, Bailly Junior of Scapegoat.tv, Steve Roger of Doom Charts, Johnny Pire of Doom Charts and Hour Of The Riff, Adam Holt of Hair of the Dog, and Colin MacGregor once again for the fine original art he contributed, oil on canvas (IG: colinmmaker).


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