Coming out of Yorkshire, Bone Wars are a thrilling new act in the alternative psych rock scene, crafting music that offers robust riffs and sprawling sonic explorations. Taking their name from a bizarre chapter in the history of palaeontology, the band channels a shared childhood fascination with prehistoric creatures into their sound, delivering an exhilarating fusion of various influences.
Their music is an immersive collision of classic and modern psychedelia, funk and Turkish rock, bringing together inspirations from Pink Floyd, Hawkwind, Thee Oh Sees, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, alongside elements of Parliament, MoÄŸollar and Led Zeppelin. Forged in the creative sphere of the Birds and Beasts Records imprint, the band has been quick to bring to life their shared sonic vision.
In a flurry of creative ideas and instant musical chemistry, their debut single titled “Terrible Lizards,” was recorded after just three sessions together. With more singles and a full-length album already in the works for this year, the band is rapidly building momentum, ready to stake their claim as one of the most exciting newcomers in the psych rock landscape.
“Terrible Lizards” serves as the perfect introduction to their bold artistic output, inspired by the early pioneers of palaeontology, the song captures the awe and bewilderment of those first fossil discoveries, when scientists struggled to comprehend the ancient giants beneath their feet. Jumping straight into a hazy rock scene, the bright twang of guitar tones, shuffling drums and pumping bass lines gradually build up before launching into a moody groove of crunching lead melodies, punching rhythms and lively vocal shots.
With the commanding vocal leads taking flight above the layers of guitar and smooth organ textures, they form a gripping rock sound that pulls from an array of eras from the 70s to the present day to create an epic sound that’s engrossing and energising in equal measure. Brimming with slick vibe switch ups between the catchy vocal led moments and the gritty intensity of the instrumental passages, “Terrible Lizards” delivers a superb display of the band’s highly original sound and musicianship flair.
Flowing through moments of dreamy psychedelia and the harsh crash of riff-driven charge, it’s a riveting listening experience from start to finish. With more singles and their debut record on the horizon, 2025 is shaping up to be a breakout year for this compelling new alternative rock act on the rise and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got lined up next on their musical adventure.
Listen to Terrible Lizards below
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