From the opening moments of Wormholy World, Mount Palatine make it clear this isn’t just a heavy psych metal record – it’s a portal. Hailing from Finland, the band tap into something ancient and otherworldly, conjuring a sound that feels less written and more unearthed. Thick, ritualistic riffs crawl forward at an unhurried pace, drenched in psychedelia and stoner metal haze, while the atmosphere does most of the heavy lifting.
There’s a deep sense of space throughout the album. Guitars swell and drift like cosmic fog, rhythms pulse with a hypnotic patience, and melodies feel deliberately blurred at the edges. It’s heavy, sure, but never aggressive for the sake of it. With tracks like opener “The Sands” and closer “Newborn Sun” stretching past the ten-minute mark, this isn’t an album for the short attention span generation. It demands that you sit down, shut up, and pay attention.
Wormholy World invites you to sink in, let go, and exist inside its soundscape. This is music designed for altered states—whether that’s late-night headphones, dim lights, or a quiet moment with a glass of bourbon after a long day’s grind. It’s the kind of record that fills the room without shouting, creating a vibe that is as comforting as it is crushing.
The album artwork perfectly mirrors the experience: airy, star-dusted, and quietly ominous, hinting at strange curios and hidden depths waiting within. Wormholy World doesn’t demand your attention – it lures it. And once you’re in, it’s hard to want to leave. A slow-burning, immersive trip that rewards patience and presence.
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Wormholy World is out on February 6th
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