Premiere: Fuzz Evil ‘How To Vibe Alone’ – New Album ‘Smear Merchants’ Releases 21st March
Strap in and crank the volume as Arizona’s heavy fuzz titans, Fuzz Evil, are back with How To Vibe Alone, a thunderous new track that drips with desert-drenched stoner rock grit. Fuelled by bone-rattling doomy riffs, hypnotic grooves, and a dose of raw, unfiltered attitude, this latest offering is a head-trip through fuzz-laden soundscapes scorched by the heat of the sun.
Pulled straight from their tectonic new ten-track album Smear Merchants, set to storm the streets on 21st March through Albuquerque’s Desert Records, collectively the band shares the following about the track…
‘From the opening note, fuzz reigns supreme – not just saturating the track, but shaping it, pulling the listener into its gravity. For us, this track is the final passage, moving through the struggle and intensity of the album into something more accepting, more resolute.’
Before adding, ‘Although this is one of the heaviest songs we’ve ever written, it’s also deeply dynamic. The weight isn’t there just for the sake of being heavy – it’s deliberate, purposeful, a force that drives home the message: to keep going, to roll with it, to stand firm. Moving through multiple sections, it showcases the care and intention we put into this record, providing a glimpse of the bigger picture, something expansive, immersive, and unbound.’
Whether you’re cruising down an endless highway or sinking into the haze of your own mind, How To Vibe Alone is your soundtrack to getting lost. Now click play below and let the fuzz take over…
More On Fuzz Evil & ‘Smear Merchants’
Smear Merchants marks a transformative moment for Fuzz Evil. Expanding from a three-piece to a four-piece lineup, the band’s sound is bigger, heavier, and more dynamic than ever before. Written, recorded, and produced entirely DIY, this album gave Fuzz Evil the freedom to push boundaries and experiment – and it shows. Every riff, transition, and effect reflects the band’s uncompromising vision and creative exploration.
While staying true to their signature driving energy, Smear Merchants ventures into bold new territory. Preston Jennings’ love for ambient textures and psychedelic soundscapes adds depth and atmosphere, while Kenneth ‘Cajun’ Adam’s screaming vocals introduce a raw intensity that amplifies the band’s doom/metal elements. Together, these additions create a powerful blend of storytelling, instrumental exploration, and crushing riffs that redefine what Fuzz Evil can do.
From hypnotic breakdowns to blistering highs, Smear Merchants captures the full spectrum of sound, layered with effects that pull listeners deeper into the experience. This is Fuzz Evil at their most ambitious and innovative, delivering an album meant to take you on an unforgettable sonic journey. Experience the raw creativity and limitless energy of Smear Merchants, where DIY ingenuity meets heavy, transformative soundscapes.
Smear Merchants Tracklist:
01. The Fraile Mourning of Eternity
02. Wanderer’s Wake
03. Doomsayer’s Lament
04. The Juice Is Loosh
05. Sermons Of The Defiant
06. Smear Merchants
07. Progression Of The Black Sun
08. Under The Starlit Grave
09. How To Vibe Alone
10. Whispers From The Abyss
Fuzz Evil is:
Wayne Rudell – Vocals, Guitar
Joseph Rudell – Bass, Backing Vocals
Preston Jennings – Baritone Guitars
Kenneth ‘Cajun’ Adam – Drums, Backing Vocals
Smear Merchants, the new ten-track long-player from Arizona’s Fuzz Evil, releases 21st March through Desert Records and pre-sales are available now over on Bandcamp.
Label: Desert Records
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