Torpedo Torpedo "Solstice"

Sounds from Austria

11/07/2025 |

Torpedo Torpedo’s "Solstice" is an immersive, genre-blending journey that encapsulates the very essence of heavy psych, doom, and stoner rock with a distinctly Austrian twist. Clocking in at over six minutes, the track unfolds like a slow-burning cosmic ritual, drawing immediate comparisons to the hypnotic depth of Pink Floyd 's psychedelic explorations and the crushing weight of Metallica 's early riff-driven intensity. From the opening notes, the Viennese power trio showcases their mastery of dynamics—soaring guitar textures swirl above a thunderous rhythm section, while David Hüttner’s impassioned vocals cut through the haze with a haunting clarity. The interplay between light and shadow, noise and silence, makes "Solstice" a standout piece that feels both ancient and modern.

As part of their debut full-length album Arrows of Time , "Solstice" serves as a perfect gateway into a record that grapples with the relentless passage of time, emotional turbulence, and existential reflection. Torpedo Torpedo manage to balance punishing doom riffs with moments of delicate, introspective psychedelia, proving their ability to shift seamlessly between crushing heaviness and ethereal beauty. Released via Electric Fire Records, the album has already begun to turn heads in the underground psych and stoner rock scenes. With their roots in 2020 and a growing discography that includes the well-received The Kuiper Belt Mantras EP, this trio is clearly on an upward trajectory. For fans of heavy psych with emotional depth and sonic ambition, Arrows of Time —and especially "Solstice"—is a must-listen, marking Torpedo Torpedo as a band poised for broader recognition.