Nebula
Rock · US · Active since 1997

Nebula

Sun-baked desert rock with a cosmic streak. Heavy, fuzzed-out riffs that drift between gritty garage punk and expansive psychedelic space-jams.

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Nebula sounds like the exact midpoint between a dusty Mojave highway and the deep reaches of the Orion Nebula. It is music built on the foundation of the heavy 70s riff, but it is played with a loose, improvisational energy that feels like it could fly off the rails at any second. The guitars are thick with fuzz and drenched in wah-wah, creating a sound that is both grounded in the earth and floating in the ether.

What sets them apart from their stoner rock peers is their commitment to the 'space' in space-rock. While many bands in the genre focus purely on the weight of the riff, Nebula allows for moments of shimmering feedback and echoed vocals that create a sense of vast, open scale. It is the sound of a band that grew up on skate videos and Blue Cheer, blending high-octane energy with a lysergic, wandering spirit.

Start with 'Atomic Ritual' for the definitive experience. It captures the band at their peak, balancing massive hooks with their signature cosmic detours. It is the perfect soundtrack for any moment that requires both a heavy pulse and a sense of total mental escape.

Nebula is an American stoner rock band formed by guitarist Eddie Glass and drummer Ruben Romano upon departing Fu Manchu in 1997. Mark Abshire soon joined as the band's original bassist and remained with the band until the recording of Atomic Ritual, notably produced by Chris Goss. Dennis Wilson and Simon Moon (Eddie Glass) stepped in as bassists until a more permanent replacement was found in Tom Davies. Rob Oswald replaced founding member Ruben Romano on drums in 2007. In August 2009, Adam Kriney, formerly of La Otracina, was recruited to replace departing drummer Oswald, though he too announced his departure in January 2010 and was replaced by Jimmy Sweet. In early 2010, Nebula announced that it was going on an indefinite hiatus. Glass later explained that "things started getting a bit rough with the touring and I got sick of it", though Nebula were merely "taking a break for a while" and not breaking up. Nebula reunited in 2017 and now features drummer Michael Amster of Blaak Heat and Mondo Generator. The band released their sixth studio album, Holy Shit, on June 7, 2019, on the Heavy Psych Sounds Records label. Their seventh studio album, Transmission from Mothership Earth, was released on July 22, 2022. Longtime bassist Tom Davies died from leukemia on September 5, 2023, at the age of 48. Touring bassist Ranch Sironi died in Rome on the morning of June 5, 2024, while the band was touring in Italy.
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