Wellington, New Zealand based Stoner Metal band Sidewinder have unveiled official video for the third single “Tempest” taken from their forthcoming full-length album, “Dominion,” set to release on December 04, 2026 via Wyrmwood Records.
Watch the official video for “Tempest” via the YouTube player below:
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New Zealand heavyweights Sidewinder are back with “Tempest,” a brooding, riff-Heavy single that signals a darker, heavier and more Progressive ahead of the release of their third album, “Dominion,” in December.
Formed in Wellington in 2021, Sidewinder have built a reputation for towering riffs, monolithic grooves and blues-drenched heaviness, establishing themselves as a formidable presence in Aotearoa’s Hard Rock and Stoner scene.
Following their 2022 debut “Vines” and sophomore album “Talons,” Sidewinder have continued to build momentum through explosive live performances and support slots with international heavyweights including Orange Goblin and Sasquatch. Their powerful stage presence has helped establish them as a band equally at home on stage and in the studio. Produced by Toby Lloyd at Tiny Triumph Recordings, mastered by Will Borza (Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins), “Tempest” captures Sidewinder at full power, combining bone-dry Stoner-Doom swagger with swamp-soaked heaviness.
“‘Tempest’ is the third single from our upcoming album, ‘Dominion.’ A throwback to one of our older songs, ‘Tempest’ is the daughter of Mother Earth, called upon when mistreatment of the world goes too far. It’s a massive, hard-hitting track with a powerful message at its core.”
Lineup:
Jem Tupe / Vocals
Ben Sargent / Lead Guitar
Thomas Rousell / Rhythm Guitar
Si Randall / Bass
Grant Lister / Drums