Athens, Greece based Stoner/Fuzz Rock band Hostal Handshake have unveiled the official vdeo for the single “Mirage Burnout” taken their long-awaited sophomore full-length album, “Stone Oracle,” released on January 02, 2026.
Watch the visualizer for “Mirage Burnout” via the YouTube player below:
The band states: “Mirage Burnout – A mid‑tempo to fast stoner/desert rock prog track, driven by fuzz‑drenched riffs, hypnotic grooves, and raw desert energy. The lyrics dive into pain, hallucinations, and the collapse of reality, while the music surges forward with relentless momentum. Turn it up loud, feel the dust and distortion, and ride the mirage until it burns out.“
After 18 years of silence, Hostal Handshake returns with “Stone Oracle” — a two-part odyssey blending feral Stoner Rock, Heavy Psych, and crushing Doom. Recorded in Athens, Greece, the album captures mechanical riffing, industrial tension, and ritualistic desert soundscapes. This release marks not just a comeback, but a rebirth: thicker fuzz, slower riffs, and a fire that still burns.
Purchase “Stone Oracle” on Bandcamp: https://hostalhandshake.bandcamp.com/album/stone-oracle
Tracklist:
01. The Oracle’s Awakening (Instrumental)
02. This Is Not A Drill
03. Smoking A Razorblade
04. Building 58a
05. The Hostal Protocol (Instrumental)
06. Skeletons In The Closet
07. Getting High On The Road
08. Queen Of The Thorn Signal
09. The Lizard Sleeps In Oil
10. Your Mojo
11. Opium Haze
12. Throttle The Sun
13. Mirage Burnout
14. Into Morpheus
15. The Oracle’s Scream
16. Cathedral Of Rust