Drunken Crocodiles releases Aegony @ Heavy Psych/Stoner/Sludge

Formed in 2012, DRUNKEN CROCODILES carved their sound through years of experimentation and live performances, releasing two EPs before stabilizing as a trio in 2016. By 2017, they had committed to writing their first full-length album, leading to the release of OUT OF BARREL in 2019 under Too Loud Records. This raw and intense record was followed by an extensive tour in Eastern Europe.

Following a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, founder Elia Borelli (vocals/bass) reassembled the band with guitarist Federico Pardini and drummer Simone Silvestre in late 2021. The revitalized lineup wasted no time, embarking on a European tour in 2023 and refining their unique blend of Stoner Psych and Sludge. By summer 2024, the band entered the studio to record AEGONY, their most ambitious and conceptually driven work to date.

ABOUT THE ALBUM – "AEGONY"

An eight-track journey through distorted yet deeply immersive landscapes, AEGONY embraces an analog recording approach, rejecting modern over-processing. With no reamping, no triggers, and no pitch correction, the band has ensured a warm, dynamic, and organic soundscape, resisting the "Loudness War" and preserving the raw intensity of their performance.

The album oscillates between hypnotic, dreamlike atmospheres and crushingly aggressive riffs, embodying the tension between melody and chaos. Each track is rooted in real-life stories, forming a conceptual thread that explores the destructive nature of the ego when unchecked by collective consciousness.

TRACKLIST:

01 - FIRST POINT OF LIBRA 1:11

02 - AUTOJEKTOR 7:30

03 - RAINMAKER 4:47

04 - LE DIVIN MARQUIS 7:11

05 - HOMO HOMINI LUPUS 6:21

06 - SLOW BURN 4:49

07 - BEHAVIORAL SINK 10:22

08 - FIRST POINT OF ARIES 2:00

CONCEPT:

AEGONY delves into the existential turmoil caused by an unchecked ego, where self-centered desires overpower communal well-being. The album's narrative raises a critical question:

"Doesn't the ego shape all actions, steering humanity away from harmony and deeper connections?"

Each track portrays a real-life event, illustrating the devastating consequences of egocentrism on human nature. The album challenges listeners to contemplate a more unified existence, where collective progress replaces individual dominance. While this ideal may seem utopian, AEGONY suggests that, through trial and error, humanity may eventually find its way toward true awareness and balance.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEOS:

Le Divin Marquis – https://youtu.be/FI2gnjdoSLM

Autojektor – https://youtu.be/utLCC9U5yW8