RIPPLEFEST TEXAS 2025 – NEW BAND ANNOUNCEMENT: WEEDEATER
Those infamous sludge outlaws Weedeater bring their own branded “Weed-Metal” to RippleFest Texas. Their style marks the crossroads where true Southern Rock and Metal meet raw humour, old religion, as well as weed and whiskey.
If you’ve seen them live before then you know what a great show they put on! If you haven’t seen them then you are in for a treat! Get your eardrums and your livers ready!
NEW BAND ANNOUNCEMENT: SUPLECS
Hailing from New Orleans, and formed in 1996, Suplecs has been a power trio force to be recon with in the Stoner Rock community. Consisting of Danny Nick (former EYEHATEGOD), Durel Yates and Andrew Preen, Suplecs released their first album “Wrestlin With My Lady Friend” on Frank Kozik’s famous Man’s Ruin Records in 2000 produced by Danny’s EYEHATEGOD bandmate Jimmy Bower. Their sophomore effort “Sad Songs, Better Days” would be released the following year again by Man’s Ruin Records and produced by Dave Fortman, then rereleased in 2002 after the demise of Frank Kozik’s home for all things Heavy.
Their music has been featured on TV shows such as “Dog The Bounty Hunter” and “MTV’s Fun Factory.” Age, marriage, children, business ventures, and divorce all played roles in the members of Suplecs lives over the last decade. 2025 will mark the 25th Anniversary of Suplecs Annual Mardi Gras show in New Orleans that has become a staple for over 500 people every year. In early 2024, Suplecs decided to write new material after many years of “playing the hits” from their early releases. With all that has transpired in their lives, Suplecs is currently finishing up writing on their fifth album which promises to be a culmination of previous efforts with more raw heaviness and age old swagger than some of their earlier works.
We are exciting have these legends performing this year. It’s a live show you won’t want to miss!
NEW BAND ANNOUNCEMENT: LUNA SOL
Denver’s high mountain Stoner Blues Rock band, Luna Sol, is fronted by singer and lead guitarist David Angstrom, known from Hermano, Supafuzz, Black Cat Bone and Asylum On The Hill. Celebrating their 14th year, they released an epic album, “Vita Mors,” on September 20, 2024, via Todd Severin’s kickass Ripple Music label.
On “Vita Mors,” Angstrom collaborates with drummer Zeth Pedulla and bassist Doug Tackett, creating a unique chemistry that inspired them to capture the raw energy of their sessions. “Vita Mors” delivers a live sound, immersing listeners in an atmosphere reminiscent of a dive bar with heavy riffs and vivid Southern Kentucky roots. The album embodies a mix of fury and delicacy, providing a perfect backdrop for Angstrom’s powerful storytelling.
Following 2015’s “Blood Moon” and 2017’s “Below The Deep,” “Vita Mors” spans 50+ minutes, exploring themes of betrayal, love, murder, and heartache. It features contributions from friends across various bands, continuing Luna Sol’s tradition of collaboration. Angstrom noted, “The riffs were flowing, the tones were massive …and the fun continues.”
Luna Sol is currently scheduling various US dates + an EU 2025 tour. The band’s live show is always impressive and delivers a fistful of full frontal riffs and immense power from a wall of vintage amps …and beer. There’s always a lot of beer.
NEW BAND ANNOUNCEMENT: SHUN
Shun is a four-piece Heavy, Atmospheric Post-Rock band from the Western Carolinas (Greenville, SC / Asheville, NC) comprised of Matt Whitehead (Throttlerod), Rob Elzey, Jeff Baucom and Bo Leslie (ex Throttlerod). Shun’s debut album was self-recorded during pandemic isolation, mixed by J Robbins (Clutch, The Sword, Coliseum, and so many more), and released on Small Stone Records. With styles ranging from Melodic Noise Rock and Heavy riffs to Atmospheric largesse with contemplative, patient contraction, Shun emerged from the pandemic and began playing regional shows with bands like Shiner and Spotlights.
In 2024, Shun reteamed Small Stone and with J Robbins for their follow-up record, “Dismantle,” this time recording at J’s Magpie Cage Studio in Baltimore, Maryland. “Dismantle” continues several crucial threads from the self-titled in terms of songwriting, while expanding their scope with a more refined crunch and drifting, ethereal outreach. It is heavier and paints a broader landscape in Matt Whitehead’s vocal and guitar melodies and reshapes it as the backdrop for weighted Post-Rock while refusing to sap its own vitality in service to shoegazey posturing.
“Dismantle” is able to push, pull, crash down loud or recede into float as Shun wills. That they’d wield such command in their craft likely won’t be a surprise to those who took on the self-titled, but among the things Dismantle undoes, it strips the listener of expectations and replaces them with its unflinching creativity and refreshingly forward-looking take.
NEW BAND ANNOUNCEMENT: TELEKINETIC YETI
Based out of Iowa, Telekinetic Yeti is a two-man band that delivers sonic brutality melded with Psychedelic Doom wizardry, forged by the worship of the almighty riff and honed by relentless touring and dedication to their craft.
Creating music as cryptically enchanting as it is heavy, you wouldn’t guess that the impressive cacophony pouring out of the speakers like molten, metal syrup is being produced by only two people. Founder and guitarist Alex Baumann explains: “Originally I decided not to have a bass player purely for logistical reasons, it was just another schedule to work around, another person who’s boss could tell us we can’t tour, but then I started seeing it as a challenge, like let’s see how heavy we can make it with just two people.”
After having Telekinetic Yeti 2 years ago at RippleFest Texas, we couldn’t wait to have them back!
NEW BAND ANNOUNCEMENT: WHORES.
Formed in 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia, the trio has established themselves as one of the most successful and motivated bands in the genre today. Elements of Helmet, Melvins and the Amphetamine Reptile roster can be heard throughout their catalog, but Whores are no regurgitated throwback act. Through intense, cathartic live performances and the perfected aggressive tenacity present on their recordings, the band has gained a fervent following sure to do nothing but grow in the years to come.
NEW BAND ANNOUNCEMENT: HUMAN IMPACT
Human Impact, the New York-based outfit founded by Chris Spencer (Unsane) and Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop), who recently released their sophomore album, “Gone Dark” (Oct. 4, Ipecac Recordings).
The Human Impact arsenal is more formidable than ever thanks to the addition of two more Noise-Rock veterans: bassist Eric Cooper (Made Out of Babies, Bad Powers) and drummer Jon Syverson (Daughters). Spencer had spent the 2020 COVID lockdown working on a cabin in the East Texas woods and would travel into Austin for informal jam sessions with the pair in the Cooper’s garage. Friendly blasts through vintage Unsane songs ultimately resulted in the rhythm section being fully absorbed into Human Impact.
NEW BAND ANNOUNCEMENT: VALLEY OF THE SUN
After fourteen years of rocking and rolling across the world, Valley of the Sun released their fifth LP, “Quintessence,” which explores new sonic dimensions for the band, who is once again in a three piece format. Over the years they have graced the stages of clubs and festivals alike, including Hellfest, Palp Festival, Keep It Low, Tabernas, Lazy Bones, Motocultor and Desertfests New York, Berlin, London and Belgium. Hellbent on dominating the world with their unique, unapologetic twist on Stoner-Grunge, they finally bring the show to Ripplefest Texas.
There is no greater family reunion than RippleFest Texas, so get your tickets now and get your eardrums and bodies ready for lots of crushing music and warm hugs!
Purchase tickets here: www.lickofmyspoon.com
