SÖNUS - Press-EPK

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SÖNUS is a heavy psychedelic rock band from the San Francisco Bay Area delivering thunderous riffs, hypnotic grooves, and electrifying live performances rooted in the spirit of classic hard rock and the dawn of heavy metal. Channeling vintage heaviness through a psychedelic kaleidoscope, the band brings a powerful and immersive energy to every stage.

Founded by guitarist and vocalist David Wachsman and joined by Dave Reno on bass and Colin Drake Jaramillo on drums, SÖNUS has evolved into a formidable live trio built for the stage. Their shows fuse massive riffs, driving rhythm sections, and dynamic vocals into energetic performances that move seamlessly between crushing intensity and atmospheric depth.

The band has been steadily building momentum across the California heavy rock scene, sharing stages with acclaimed acts including legendary desert rock pioneers Yawning Man. Their upcoming album, Planes of Torment, captures the raw, live energy that defines SÖNUS, further cementing their reputation as a rising force in modern heavy rock.

Whether performing in intimate clubs or larger stages, SÖNUS delivers a commanding presence and a sound that feels both timeless and alive, leaving a lasting impression with every performance.

Pagan Woman (Official Music Video)

“Pagan Woman” marks the opening chapter of our forthcoming album Planes of Torment, the first step on a Heavy Metal pilgrimage through loss, illusion, and transformation. Rooted in the towering power of Led Zeppelin, The Cult, Uriah Heep, and Mountain, the song fuses massive riffs, hypnotic and sensual rhythms, and raw vocal intensity into a journey through heartbreak and longing. “Pagan Woman” traces the unraveling of love, evoking the natural cycle of decay and renewal, destruction and rebirth.

Recorded live in the studio, “Pagan Woman” captures the primeval force of a band playing on the edge, channeling heartbreak, obsession, and awakening through the grandeur and glory of the golden age of hard rock and the dawn of heavy metal. As the first chapter of Planes of Torment, it is both invocation and threshold, a song where heartbreak becomes ritual, the call to adventure is accepted, and the long journey through the Planes of Torment begins.