Welcome to the September 2026 update of our official PRJ Spotify Playlist dedicated to the heaviest, fuzz-laden, and Atmospheric sounds of Desert, Stoner, and Doom Rock & Metal. Curated by Progressive Rock Journal founder and editor Jacopo Vigezzi, this month’s selection features 10 essential new tracks, bringing together fresh single releases, debut announcements, anniversary versions, and standout music videos recently covered on PRJ.
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Below, check out the 10 newly added tracks alongside brief excerpts from our news coverage and direct links to the full feature articles on Progressive Rock Journal. Listen to the playlist directly on Spotify and stay up-to-date with the finest releases from the underground Heavy scene.
Song Of The Lizard – Coyote:
Song Of The Lizard have unveiled an official live studio video for their single “Coyote,” taken from their album released on May 2, 2026. The track showcases the band’s raw live energy, blending hypnotic Desert Rock rhythms with driving hHavy riffs. [Read the full feature]
Robot God – Drifting Into Overdrive:
Heavy Psychedelic Stoner Rockers Robot God return with their crushing new single “Drifting Into Overdrive.” The track serves as an electrifying preview of their upcoming album, “Curse of the Driven,” delivering thick Fuzz and soaring lead guitar work. [Read the full feature]
Mushroom Beard – Green Machine:
UK Psychedelic Stoner Doom trio Mushroom Beard have officially joined the Pale Wizard Records roster. To celebrate the signing, the band released their debut single and music video “Green Machine,” unleashing a wall of Heavy riffs and Doom soundscapes. [Read the full feature]
Domkraft – Eclipse:
Excerpt: Swedish Heavy powerhouses Domkraft have premiered the official music video for “Eclipse (Outlast The Night).” The single offers a glimpse into their upcoming album, continuing their signature blend of monolithic grooves and hypnotic Doom pressure. [Read the full feature]
EMPATH – Lyca’s Lost:
Danish Heavy Rock act EMPATH are set to release their debut LP via Indisciplinarian. Alongside opening pre-orders, the group shared their new single “Lyca’s Lost,” blending intense atmospheric arrangements with Heavy Rock momentum. [Read the full feature]
Dunes – Velvet:
Celebrating their 10-year anniversary, UK Stoner Rockers Dunes have released a newly re-recorded version of their track “Velvet,” accompanied by a fresh visualizer. The release honors a decade of Heavy riffing and sonic evolution. [Read the full feature]
Hexecutioner – Shapeshifter:
Doom Metal trio Hexecutioner have presented an official music video for “Shapeshifter,” the main single taken from their upcoming record “Ascension Rock.” The track delivers classic doom atmospheres backed by tight, Heavy rhythms. [Read the full feature]
the forest forgets – Pirouette:
Atmospheric Heavy project the forest forgets have dropped the official music video for “Pirouette,” a single featured on their debut full-length album “Godweight.” The song presents a Dark, melancholic journey with deep dynamic contrast. [Read the full feature]
Stigma – Thinking Machine:
Dark Rockers Stigma present the official music video for “Thinking Machine,” serving as a preview for their upcoming EP and ahead of their upcoming live tour in Japan. The track blends Dark Rock hooks with Heavy driving rhythms. [Read the full feature]
Fvneral Fvkk – The Beasts Of Speyer:
German Epic Doom Metallers Fvneral Fvkk return with a dramatic new single and official video titled “The Beasts Of Speyer“. The track showcases majestic vocals, tragic melodic structures, and Traditional Epic doom weight. [Read the full feature]
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