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Bio:

 

Hippie Death Cult has steadily become one of the most exciting bands in the modern heavy music scene, pairing massive riffs, deep grooves, psychedelic textures, thoughtful lyricism, and hypnotizing melodies into a sound that feels both classic and contemporary. Formed in Portland, Oregon, the current trio — guitarist Eddie Brnabic, vocalist/bassist Laura Phillips, and drummer Harry Silvers — has earned a reputation for delivering dynamic, emotionally charged songs and electrifying live performances that showcase their distinctive sound, transcending traditional genres and captivating fans worldwide.

 

Since their early releases with Cursed Tongue Records and Heavy Psych Sounds Records, the band has built serious momentum. Their 2019 debut album, 111, and its 2021 follow-up, Circle of Days, received strong praise from critics and listeners alike, with both records topping the Doom Charts and numerous “best of” lists, solidifying Hippie Death Cult as a standout name in the underground scene. Following these releases, the band’s evolution into a power trio marked a turning point, with Laura Phillips stepping into lead vocal duties and infusing even more identity and force into the group’s sound and chemistry.

 

This progression came fully into focus on Helichrysum, the band’s first full-length studio album featuring Phillips on lead vocals. Released in 2023, the album was widely praised for its stronger songwriting, greater dynamic range, and the chemistry of the new lineup, becoming their most successful release to date in terms of streams and sales. The band supported Helichrysum with over 250 shows across North America and Europe, including performances on major festival stages and headlining spots, further showcasing the raw power and intensity that have made their live shows a must-see.

 

Now signed to Black Light Media and Metal Blade Records, Hippie Death Cult is entering a new phase with the most reach and momentum of their career. With a growing international fanbase, an increasingly refined sound, and a new release on the horizon, the band is poised to take the next leap forward.

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"The uncommon appeal of Hippie Death Cult is, to my ears, that they play stoner rock like it's something entirely different. That sounds nonsensical, but the Portland trio use the sounds, textures, and overall atmosphere of stoner rock as a testbed for extraordinary, sublime strangeness that ties back to their genre inclinations while becoming something much more. More artful than most of the genre and singularly captivating, every album from this crew is a major event not to be missed. In short: if you think all stoner doom sounds the same, Hippie Death Cult is here to eradicate that notion."

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-Ted Nubel (Invisible oranges)

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"Every so often something gets me really charged.  I'm telling you guys, this is becoming more and more a rarity for me.

Not a lot triggers that excitement of new discovery anymore.  I'm getting old 'n' jaded. Nevertheless, the power of the Riff prevails!  Introducing my favorite new find: HIPPIE DEATH CULT from Portland, Oregon. Hippie Death Cult is one of the freshest, most vibrant bands to come out of Portland in quite some while."

 

Give ear... -BillyGoat (Doomed & Stoned)

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"The Patented Dark Juan Blood Splat Rating System is broken because Hippie Death Cult have scored 234,897,743/10 for a really remarkably challenging record that is that rarest of things, being easy to listen to and Dark Juan has a new heroine in Laura Philips because he loves her voice so much. “Helichrysum” is SO MUCH MORE than Psychedelic Stoner Rock and Dark Juan instructs thee to buy it and explore realms previously unwalked."

- Dark Juan - Ever Metal 

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"Circle of days is a journey through shameless and triumphant artistic expression, exploration and discovery and comes full circle with five tracks of evocatively retro yet freshly imagined deliciousness. "

~THE DOOM ORACLE - Doom Charts

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B-b-b-blown away. This here is utmost fire! I'm ready for life-long membership of the Hippie Death Cult, where do I sign up??

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-Niels Bartholdy (Cursed Tongue Records)

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"Despite, or perhaps because of, their name, Hippie Death Cult are a very inviting band."

Vince Bellino - Decibel Magazine

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"Portland's Hippie Death Cult is like if Frank Zappa got into stoner rock, but also listened to some older Mastodon on the weekends. It's equal parts progressive rock and just straight up riffs, making for one hell of a final product."

Greg Kennelt -  Metal Injection

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