Skip to content
Friday, June 20, 2025
Latest:
  • Video Premiere: Black Helium ‘Up On A Hill’ – New Album ‘The Animals Are Coming’ Drops Friday
  • Review: Hippie Death Cult ‘Live At The Star Theater’
  • Review: Black Helium ‘The Animals Are Coming’
  • Review: Turtle Skull ‘Being Here’
  • Review: Witchrot ‘Soul Cellar’
The Sleeping Shaman

The Sleeping Shaman

The 'Heavier Than Thou' Webzine

Header - Spotify Playlist

  • News
  • Album & EP Reviews
    • #
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Interviews
    • A-F
    • G-Q
    • R-Z
  • Live Reviews
  • Articles
  • Streams
  • Shaman Shop
    • Shaman Recordings
    • Vinyl Records
    • Compact Discs
    • Merch
    • Downloads
    • Basket

Sum Of R

Year Of No Light @ Desertfest London 2023 – Photo by Nessie Spencer
Featured Live Reviews 

Desertfest London 2023 – Friday

7th June 20237th June 2023 Ian M Church Of Misery, Dawn Ray'd, Desertfest, Earth Moves, Kurokuma, London, Sum Of R, Terror Cosmico, Vinnum Sabbathi, Wyatt E, Year Of No Light

So here we are, the annual metal pilgrimage to Camden for Desertfest, over ten years now since the first fest

Read More >>
Roadburn 2022 - Photo by Lee Edwards
Live Reviews 

Through The Lens: Roadburn Festival 2022 – Friday

11th May 20227th March 2023 Lee Edwards Alcest, Atonia, GGGOLDDD, James Kent, Johannes Persson, Karin Park, Messa, Mizmor, Roadburn, Slift, Sum Of R, Thou, Through The Lens, Vile Creature, Warhorse

Atonia James Kent & Johannes Persson Slift Messa Warhorse GGGOLDDD Karin Park Alcest Vile Creature Thou & Mizmor Sum Of

Read More >>

Basket

If You Can Help

Shaman Shop

Latest StreamsView All

Video Premiere: Black Helium ‘Up On A Hill’ – New Album ‘The Animals Are Coming’ Drops Friday
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: Black Helium ‘Up On A Hill’ – New Album ‘The Animals Are Coming’ Drops Friday

16th June 202516th June 2025 Lee Edwards

Step into a kaleidoscopic fever dream with the premiere of Up On A Hill, the latest mind-warping transmission from London’s

Premiere: The Long Hunt ‘Spine Of Dusk’ – New Album ‘Natural Order’ Drops 18th July
Featured Streams 

Premiere: The Long Hunt ‘Spine Of Dusk’ – New Album ‘Natural Order’ Drops 18th July

21st May 202521st May 2025 Lee Edwards
Video Premiere: Lower Slaughter ‘Take A Seat’ – New Album ‘Deep Living’ Releases 6th June
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: Lower Slaughter ‘Take A Seat’ – New Album ‘Deep Living’ Releases 6th June

16th May 202516th May 2025 Lee Edwards
Premiere: Clamfight – Self-Titled Album Releases This Friday, 16th May
Featured Streams 

Premiere: Clamfight – Self-Titled Album Releases This Friday, 16th May

14th May 202514th May 2025 Lee Edwards

Must Attend

Roadburn Festival

Weirdo Canyon Dispatch

Weirdo Canyon Dispatch

About

The Sleeping Shaman
After a hiatus The Sleeping Shaman is awake. Although we won't set the world on fire, we aim to bring you the latest reviews, interviews and premieres from the 'heavier than thou' underground.

Information

  • Disclaimer
  • FAQ
  • Get Involved
  • Payment & Delivery Info
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Quick Links

  • Album & EP Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Articles
  • Live Reviews
  • Streams
  • Shaman Shop

Get Involved

Wanna Get Involved
© 2005 - 2025 The Sleeping Shaman // Artwork by CAVUM. All rights reserved.