Dutch Heavy Psych and Stoner Rock trailblazers The Machine have announced the release of their long-awaited eighth studio album “Another Sun” this October 2, to be co-released via Blues Funeral Recordings in North America and the UK and via the band’s own imprint Awe Records in Europe in cooperation with Stickman Records, with a first single slated for late July.
For the better part of two decades, The Machine have carved out a reputation as one of the most genre-defying acts to emerge from the European underground. Doused in space and soaked in riffs, the power trio of David Eering (guitar/vocals), Chris Both (bass) and Klaas Dijkstra (drums) has continually redefined its sound, balancing a deep-rooted love for stoner rock with excursions into Heavy Psych, Progressive Rock, Doom, ’90s Alternative and expansive Space Rock. As one of the frontrunners of Europe’s second wave of Stoner and Heavy Psych, the band established an early landmark with the now cult-classic “Solar Corona” before continuing to evolve with every release that followed.
“Another Sun is an important milestone to me personally, after a couple of years with (apparent) reduced activity of the band – it‘s the first record with this great lineup and the first one that I recorded at my own place Evolver Studio. Without the intention to do so, I think we managed to honor a more old school The Machine vibe while also stepping into the future. Can’t wait for this one to be released and to play shows in support of it,” says frontman David Eering.
The Machine “Another Sun” — Out October 2nd on Blues Funeral Recordings (North America & UK), Awe Records / Stickman Records (Europe)
Recorded in the fall of 2025 at Evolver Studio, Eering’s newly built recording facility in Dordrecht, “Another Sun” captures what is arguably the strongest incarnation of The Machine to date. Intricate in groove and rich in dynamic songwriting, the album digs deeper into classic Heavy-toned songcraft while leaving ample room for the free-flowing jams that have always been central to the band’s identity. Rather than reinventing themselves, The Machine sharpen their unmistakable sonic fingerprint, reconnecting with the freeform spirit of their early work through a modern lens. They took their time to mature, only to return stronger, heavier and more inspired than ever.
Already announced with a surprise full-album performance at this year’s Roadburn Festival, “Another Sun” signals the beginning of a new chapter for The Machine. After nearly two decades as one of Europe’s most consistently adventurous Heavy Rock bands, the trio now steps onto a broader international stage, reaffirming their place alongside legendary Dutch acts like 35007, Beaver, and 7Zuma7, while finally bringing their expansive blend of Stoner Rock, Heavy Psych and Space-driven grooves to a much wider audience.
Lineup:
David Eering / Guitars, Vocals, Sitar, Synthesizers, Theremin, Percussion
Chris Both / Bass Guitar
Klaas Dijkstra / Drums, Percussion