70s heavy rock goldsmiths SATURNA release new single “Drifting”
New album “Light and Shadow” out September 17th on Spinda Records & Ripple Music
Barcelona, Spain’s hard psych rockers SATURNA present the third and final single taken from their forthcoming new album “Light and Shadow”, to be released collaboratively on Spinda Records & Discos Macarras (Europe) and Ripple Music (North America) this September 17th.
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Over the past decade, SATURNA have forged a distinctive sound within contemporary heavy rock, blending the power of 70s hard rock with the expansive textures of psychedelia and the emotional depth of alternative rock.
While the previous singles Self Told Lies highlighted their most direct and hard-hitting approach and Absence revealed a more emotion-driven side, “Drifting” sees the band diving deeper into that facet of their sound by offering a shimmering, progressive classic rock ballad topped by stirring vocal harmonies and arrangements. Alongside the three singles, SATURNA released a full live session recorded at 7 Barbas Estudio in Barcelona in mid-August, bringing three songs from the new album into a fully live setting.
SATURNA‘s new album Light and Shadow retains the core elements that have defined their sound for a decade (hard rock, psychedelia, alternative rock) while expanding the Catalan foursome’s sonic palette with new dynamics and greater textural variety. Thirteen tracks of 70s heaviness, electrifying proto-grooves and intoxicating melodies aplenty!
SATURNA “Light and Shadow”
Out September 17th on Spinda Records & Discos Macarras (EU)
and Ripple Music (North America)
From Barcelona, Saturna have spent over a decade building a distinctive identity within contemporary heavy rock, blending the raw power of classic hard rock with psychedelic atmospheres, alternative rock depth and a strong melodic sensibility. With a sound that is both powerful and emotionally rich, the band has developed a singular voice that resonates with audiences across Europe and beyond.
Across five studio albums, Saturna has crafted a musical language rooted in the balance between heaviness and sensitivity, combining crushing riffs with expansive sonic landscapes. Their previous record, The Reset (2023), marked a turning point: it reached number one on the US Doom Charts, appeared on numerous year-end lists, and strengthened their international profile, leading to extensive touring activity on both sides of the Atlantic. The band’s reputation has been built equally in the studio and on stage. Their live performances are defined by emotional intensity, instrumental precision and a genuine connection with the audience, establishing them as a rising force within the European heavy rock scene.
Saturna‘s upcoming sixth studio album Light and Shadow retains the core elements that define their sound — hard rock, psychedelia and alternative rock — while expanding the Catalan foursome’s sonic palette with new dynamics, renewed energy and greater textural variety. The contribution of Max Eriksson’s compositional input, alongside a desire to explore new sonic territories, has helped shape a record that pushes their sound forward without losing its essence.
Recorded and produced by the band themselves, with Enric Verdaguer handling mixing duties, Light and Shadow embraces a more organic, honest and live-oriented approach. Moving between heaviness and introspection, the album explores a wide emotional spectrum while maintaining the intensity that has always defined their music. Thematically, the record revolves around duality: light and darkness, love and hate, life and death. Its lyrics draw on personal experiences and the contradictions between opposing forces. The artwork is once again created by Jondix, a long-time collaborator of the band internationally known for his work with Tool and other major names in the rock and metal scene.
Saturna is
James Vieco – vocals, guitar
Max Eriksson – guitar
Rod Tirado – bass
Enric Verdaguer – drums
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Ripple Music links
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