Longheads Press Kit
Music
Debut Album - Layers of Wax
Longheads debut album 'Layers of Wax' was released in 2024 on Stolen Body Records. The project takes the sound they developed on their last EP ‘Mars Doesn’t Feel Like Home Anymore’ and pushes it in a heavier direction incorporating elements of early metal and stoner doom, while still maintaining the psychedelic essence.The record received high praise form critics and fans alike.
'A truly satisfying, cohesive concept-heavy psych album can feel immensely rewarding—when there’s a sense of drama, varied soundscapes, and a conclusion that brings you back to where you began.' - Reverb Is For Lovers
Deathcap Farmer Music Video
Released Autumn 2024 Deathcap Farmer is Longheads first single from their debut album.
EP - Mars Doesn't Feel Like Home Anymore
In November 2022 Longheads released there second EP Mars Doesn't Feel Like Home Anymore. The EP has since gained over 300,000 streams across platforms and has been featured in Total Guitar, Kerrang, Prog, Guitar World and Classic Rock Magazine.
One Step Further Music Video
Discography
Biography
Longheads are a five piece psych rock band. Originally hailing from Norfolk the band who are Sam Mitchell (bass & vocals), Al Bishop (guitar), Nick Oakes (drums), Benjamin Reeve (guitar) and Mitchell Corrigan (synths & vocals) are now based in South London.
The band take influence from modern psych, stoner doom, kraut rock and 70s proto-metal. This mesh of genres comes through in their brain bending compositions and mind melting live performances.
Longheads are building a name for themselves as an impressive live act having recently completed two headline UK tours and performed at festivals such as Glastonbury, Supersonic Paris and Desertfest.
Following the success of their debut album 'Layers of Wax' on Stolen Body records, Longheads have been supplied guitars by Gibson UK to work on their anticipated second album.
The boys will be back on the road again for another UK tour in October. Catch Longheads at a venue near you soon.
PRESS
'The future looks bright for Longheads, whose equal love of King Gizz and Sleep will certainly tick boxes for plenty of Sabbath-worshipping riff merchants.' - Stan Bull, Total Guitar Magazine
'Throw King Gizzard, the Doors and Black Sabbath into a melting pot, add a dash of desert rock and you get UK four-piece Longheads'. - Guitar World Magazine
'Fans of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: assemble! A UK equivalent has arrived in the form of the skillful Longheads’ - Gigwise
Press Shots
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Contact
Bookings - alex@velvetechoes.co.uk Label - info@stolenbodyrecords.co.uk Anything else - longheadsmusic@gmail.com