Himalayas - BAD STAR (2025) [Hi-Res]

Cardiff’s HIMALAYAS' story began when teenagers Joe Williams (lead vocals/guitar) and Mike Griffiths (lead guitar/vocals) started performing in small venues around Wales, and soon captured the attention of hungry fans and music industry tastemakers alike. Later joined by drummer James Goulbourn and completed by Louis Heaps on bass. Sharing a mutual love of Queens Of The Stone Age, Muse, Royal Blood and Iggy Pop, HIMALAYAS quickly honed their unique blend of dark, cinematic fast-paced rock featuring barbed wire riffs and snarling vocals.

Kathryn Edwards' review of HIMALAYAS' new album BAD STAR praises it as a bold, back-to-basics rock record that marks a turning point for the Welsh band. After a decade of steady growth, HIMALAYAS fully embrace their identity as a pure rock band, stripping away complexities for a raw, energetic sound. Following successes like supporting Foo Fighters and major festival appearances, BAD STAR aims to push them into the spotlight.



Tracklist:
1 Beneath the Barrel
2 Hung Up
3 Cave Paintings
4 What If...?
5 Heavy Weather
6 Surrender
7 Nothing Higher
8 Afterlife
9 Twisted Reflections
10 A Brand New God