22/09/2025
Goatfather emerged from Lyon in 2014 and have grown into one of the most commanding names in the French heavy underground. Blending Stoner riffs with the grit of Southern Rock and the weight of Metal, their music hits with crushing force while carrying an intoxicating groove. Inspired by icons such as Black Sabbath, Corrosion Of Conformity, and Orange Goblin, the band have carved out a style that is unmistakably their own.
Consisting of Olaf - guitar/vocals, Pierre - lead guitar, Violeine - bass, and Raph on drums, their reputation has been built on stage as much as in the studio. From sweaty club shows to festival appearances at SYLAK Open Air, Goatfather have proven themselves as a relentless live act. European tours and performances with Crowbar, Stoned Jesus, and Planet of Zeus have only strengthened their standing as one of the scene’s most uncompromising names.
On record, the band’s journey began with "Hipster Fister" in 2016, followed by the acclaimed "Monster Truck" in 2021. Their third album, "House of the Rising Smoke," is due in October 2025 through Argonauta Records. Recorded at Warmaudio Studios, it distils their heaviest, most finely crafted work to date across six monumental tracks.
The rollout began with "Night of the Blue Smoke," a track that unveiled the album’s brooding, atmospheric side. Their latest single, "Stoner Dream, featured below, sharpens the focus, balancing mood with raw power and hinting at the dynamic range of the full release. Together, these songs position thge album as one of 2025’s essential Heavy Rock records.
In a recent interview, I asked Olaf to tell me how this single came to be, interestingly he told me:
"We never intended this track to exist, but it grew out of necessity. The album needed two shorter songs to balance the longer ones, so we pushed ourselves to write quickly instead of our usual slow process. A simple, hypnotic riff became the backbone, and we filled it with every playful cliché of the genre—fantasy, excess, absurdity. What started as a joke turned into something real: a celebration of escapism, parody, and raw Stoner Rock energy."
And that brings me nicely to the featured single - "Stoner Dreams."
This track plays like a mind-expanding odyssey, blurring the line between fantasy and altered states. It channels the escapism of leaving the everyday behind, swapping reality for a surreal, kaleidoscopic adventure where mythology, psychedelia, and rebellion collide. At its heart, it’s about liberation through imagination, a playful surrender to excess and altered perception. Heavy, irreverent, and vividly surreal, it celebrates the spirit of Rock as both a cosmic escape and a bold declaration of freedom.
With the addition of their new bassist Violeine bringing fresh depth to their low end, and singles like "Stoner Dream" already stirring anticipation, Goatfather enter this new era hungrier than ever, ready to reaffirm their place as one of Europe’s fiercest Stoner Rock forces.
To close, this single and forthcoming album won’t gather dust in any collection, and will keep heads bouncing and feet tapping from sofa to stage. So why not clear a space, and give Goatfather a try for 2025.
Star Rating 9/10
Ian Davies International Music Journalist – Stargazer Music Magazine.
www.stargazermusicmagazine.co.uk
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VIDEO: https://youtu.be/bYQCoEZSXDk
SINGLE: https://open.spotify.com/album/09VabjOOChvEitVvP8cKss
Goatfather was brought to Stargazer Music Magazine by Score A/V, France, in association with Argonauta Records Italy.
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