Monkey3 "Sphere"

Country: Switzerland
Genre(s): Instrumental Psychedelic, Stoner
Label: Napalm Records
Format: CD, vinyl, digital
Release date: April 12, 2019
Tracklist: 
1 Spirals
2 Axis
3 Prism
4 Mass
5 Ida
6 Ellipsis

Line-up: 
Walter – drums
Kevin – bass
Boris – guitar
dB – keys
   With
Bumblefoot  – guitar solo

Description/Reviews: 

Instrumental rockers MONKEY3 have buckled up for their next interstellar journey: nestled somewhere in between space rock, psych, stoner and progressive, this four piece is infamous for its onstage intensity that has crowned prestigious festivals such as Roadburn, Hellfest and Desertfest. The Swiss act managed to distill and concentrate its cosmic soundwall on seventh longplayer Sphere down to Pink Floyd-esque surfaces that collide with gritty riffing and noisy outbursts. Tunes such as ‘Axis‘ soar with crystal-clear melodies and dreamy jamming that really turn Sphere into an incomparable astral trip.

Media/Samples 
Mass

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Monkey3 "Astra Symmetry"

Country: Switzerland
Genre(s): Psychedelic, Stoner
Label: Napalm Records
Format: CD, vinyl, digital
Release date: September 2, 2016
Tracklist: 
1 Abyss
2 Moon
3 Endless Ocean
4 The Water Bearer
5 Crossroad
6 Mirrors
7 Dead Planet's Eyes
8 Seeds
9 Astraea
10 Arch
11 The Guardian
12 Realms Of Lights

Line-up: 
Walter – Drums
Kevin  – Bass
Boris - Guitar
dB - Keyboards

Media/Samples 
Abyss
Dead Planet's Eyes 

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Monkey3 "The 5th Sun"

Country: Switzerland
Sub Genre: Instrumental, Psychedelic, Stoner
Label: Napalm Records
Release date: October 25, 2013
Tracklist: 
1. Icarus
2. Suns
3. Birth Of Venus
4. Pintao
5. Once We Were…
6. Circles
7. The Ship (Bonus Track)

Line-up: 
Walter – Drums
Picasso – Bass
Boris - Guitar
dB - Keyboards

Description/Reviews: 

Sharing a similar vision to fellow labelmates, My Sleeping Karma and rising as fast as them, Monkey3 have found a perfect balance between the heavy, guitar-centered sound and moody, ambient soundscapes. This way, it all comes down to dynamics and nuances that constantly warp the main ideas. Moreover, keeping things as simple and direct as possible most of the times, means there's little overcrowding, therefore, the music is easy to digest.

Read the full review by Raul Stanciu at sputnikmusic.com

Media/Samples 
Entire album online

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