Madison, Wisconsin’s genre-defying one-man band Samtar has dropped his seventh album, The Bog of Cosmic Delusions, today, marking his heaviest work yet. Packed with crushing riffs, psychedelic twists, melodic guitars, and soaring vocals, this 12-track beast—out now on digital platforms and limited-edition CD—blends rock and metal into a mind-bending journey. Stream it on Spotify or snag a signed CD with a guitar pick and handwritten note at samtarofficial.com.
Written, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely by Samtar, with artwork by Steven Yoyada, the album spans from the eerie “Desert Creature” to the epic “Drowning the Goddess.” Influenced by System of a Down, Opeth, and Mike Patton, Samtar’s virtuoso passion shines through, weaving sci-fi and fantasy vibes into a raw, human soundscape. Following singles “The Mire,” “Desert Creature,” and “Refuse,” this release—praised as “barré like Devin Townsend” by W.T.R.—is a must-hear for adventurers in heavy music.