This Summit Fever, the riff-worshipping Fuzz Rock duo, is set to unleash their self-titled debut album on April 04, 2025, via Majestic Mountain Records. With a sound that sits comfortably between Fu Manchu, The Melvins, and Queens of the Stone Age, the UK-based duo delivers a raw, high-energy mix of Fuzz-drenched riffs and thunderous grooves, proving that two people can make a mountain-sized sound.
Originally formed as a lockdown project by guitarist/vocalist Andy Blackburn, the band quickly gained momentum when longtime friend and drummer Jim McSorley joined. What started as home-recorded demos soon evolved into a fully realized, high-impact Fuzz Rock machine, fueled by the duo’s love for massive riffs and powerful rhythms.
BBC Introducing picked up early demos, and This Summit Fever quickly became a live force to be reckoned with, earning slots at Bloodstock, Stoomfest, and Desertfest, while sharing stages with Raging Speedhorn and Margarita Witch Cult. Their two EPs—2021’s “Doubt” and 2023’s “Distraction Rituals“-laid the groundwork for their debut full-length, showcasing their evolving sound and raw energy.
Recorded with a self-imposed limitation mantra, This Summit Fever strips away excess production, focusing instead on authentic, hard-hitting songwriting.
“As a songwriter, I’ve come to embrace our limitations as a duo. It forces us to be more creative with riffs, melodies, and arrangements. We decluttered the production, focusing only on what the songs truly needed.” – Andy Blackburn
The band published the live in studio video for the single “Superfluos.” Watch the video recorded at Foel Studio through the YouTube player below:
The album dives into the complexities of the human condition, exploring personal struggles, resilience, and emotional turmoil, all wrapped in thick walls of Fuzz, pounding drums, and hypnotic grooves.
This Summit Fever has built a reputation for their ferocious live performances, proving that what they lack in numbers, they make up for in sheer sonic force.
This Summit Fever – 2025 Tour Dates
Sunday, May 18 – London, Desertfest
Friday, June 20 – London, The Dev (Headline Show)
Saturday, September 13 – London, The Black Heart
Lineup:
Andrew Blackburn / Vocals and Guitars
James McSorley / Drums