Norwegian Prog-Psych Rock Act KOSMODOME Releases New Studio Album “Ad Undas”, Out Now On Stickman Records!
Kosmodome’s “Ad Undas” is out today! The duo of Sturle and Severin Sandvik, two brothers from the west coast of Norway, have crafted a wonderful follow-up to their acclaimed debut from 2021.
Kosmodome’s music is riff-based rock with stoner elements all of which are placed within a progressive universe to great effect. Together, the duo bridges the gap between the explosive drive of bands such as Mastodon with melodic magic and retrospective, clever songwriting.
With a more melodious yet heavy sound, Kosmodome continues to push progressive boundaries, blending aggressive energy with intricate, unpredictable compositions that defy genre expectations. Prepare for a cosmic journey packed with surprises and sonic depth! Available on 180gr. clear vinyl including download and on CD, visit the Stickman Records shop at www.stickman-records.com
Hailing from Bergen, Kosmodome‘s astonishing debut album from 2021 heralded the arrival of a melodic progressive powerhouse of a different stripe. While endlessly groovy, the band sidesteps the stoner genre by virtue of their sheer creativity, crafting extremely catchy but still unpredictable tracks topped by excellent vocals. With an explosive drive in which the melodious contrasts the hard and heavy music, Kosmodome came to blow minds with their psychedelic sounding, 60s atmosphere-coloured rock!
In recent years, the band has reached out beyond the Norwegian west coast and is now ready with their second full length album “Ad Undas”. On this album, they are less confined by genre expectations, but still sound like Kosmodome. Growing up with all types of music genres in a musical home from world music to metal is something the songwriting reflects.
Musically the record shows what else lives inside the progressive universe Kosmodome are building, where one/the goal is to avoid being stuck in genre expectations. Seeking a more dynamic and melodious sound than earlier, the songwriters – brothers Sandvik, but appearing as a stellar four piece live band – still deliver an album with heavy riffs, aggressiveness and many surprises.
Lyrically it delves into personal struggles with self-doubt, the pressures of societal expectations, and the existential battles of modern life. The songs touch on different aspects of the human condition, from the fear of failure and the need for growth to the turmoil of modern living and relentless self-exertion in a chaotic world. Ad undas is a Greek term meaning “to the waves”, but in Norway it is used as an expression when everything goes “to hell” or fails (everything goes south).
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https://kosmodome.bandcamp.com
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Kosmodome is:
Sturle Sandvik – guitar/vocals
Severin Sandvik – drums/vocals
Ole Andreas Jensen – bass
Erlend Nord – guitar
