Weed Demon takes their sludgy stoner doom to new heights with The Doom Scroll, a genre-blurring triumph set for release on January 31, 2025. Blending their signature heavy blues grooves with death-thrash ferocity and dungeon synth interludes, the Ohio-based quartet proves their evolution is far from over.
Tracks like “Tower of Smoke” and “Coma Dose” embody Weed Demon’s mastery of crushing riffs and hypnotic rhythms, but it’s their willingness to experiment that sets the album apart. The seamless integration of hallucinatory dungeon synth passages, particularly on the sprawling “Acid Dungeon,” showcases a band unafraid to embrace new textures, moods, and sounds.
Jordan Holland’s deep, gravelly vocals cut through the sonic chaos with a commanding presence, while Andy Center and Brian Buckley’s guitar work moves effortlessly between thunderous distortion and intricate melodic lines. Nick Carter’s drumming grounds even the album’s most chaotic moments by giving tracks like “Roasting the Sacred Bones” their relentless drive.
Adding to the album’s appeal is the inclusion of a vinyl-exclusive cover of Frank Zappa’s “Willy the Pimp.” Weed Demon’s gritty rendition reimagines the classic with heavier tones while maintaining the playful spirit of the original.
With The Doom Scroll, Weed Demon solidifies their place as innovators in the stoner doom genre, delivering a record that balances crushing intensity with adventurous creativity. This album isn’t just a step forward. It’s a massive leap into uncharted territory.
