Imagine Charles Manson and a gang of fake Hare Krishna hippies in an old VW bus speeding down the Hippie Trail toward Kathmandu in ’72. That’s the starting point for Pilgrims and Psychonauts – a hypnotic concept album of neo-psychedelic rock, kraut grooves, and ritual mantras from Swedish musical collective Nepal Death.
This record fuses spiritual longing with heavy grooves, raw guitars, pounding drums, and layers of analog space synths, flutes, and sitars – all wrapped in a strangely melodic and ceremonial atmosphere.
Over 30 musicians contribute to the journey, including members of TSOOL, ØSC, Exorcist GBG, and Papir. The result is a sonic ritual – cosmic, hypnotic, and built to move.
All versions include: Matte gatefold inspired by 70s underground press. Etched messages. Locked groove. Kraft inner sleeve. Groovy art.
Vinyl Editions:
Eye of Kali Edition – 100 x tri-colored: Blood / Bone / Shadow
Hippie Trail Edition – 150 x marbled: Fire / Fumes / Sunset
Mahakala Edition – 250 x solid black: Total Void / Darkness
For fans of: King Gizzard, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, GOAT, Les Big Byrd, Silverbullit, The Rolling Stones’ Satanic Majesties, Bollywood horror soundtracks.
