Oreyeon The Grotesque Within Review
Oreyeon
The Grotesque Within
Heavy Psych Sounds
2026
Italian Stoner/Psych/Doom outfit Oreyeon has just dropped their fourth release, “The Grotesque Within”, via Heavy Psych Sounds. Unfortunately, this is my first exposure to the band, so I can’t speak to their earlier work, but if this album is any indication, it won’t be my last.
“The Grotesque Within” is the band’s first self-produced effort, and the results speak for themselves. The album flows effortlessly, packed with infectious grooves and riffs that never overstay their welcome. Too often in this genre, bands linger on a passage until it becomes exhausting; Oreyeon avoids that trap entirely. Each track is approached with precision while keeping melody and structure front and center. Every second feels intentional.
Clocking in at just over 36 minutes, the album carries strong Grunge undertones, particularly those rooted in the ’90s Seattle scene - think Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and, in subtler moments, Mother Love Bone. The vocals remain clean throughout, favoring melodic and emotive delivery over growls or screams, which suits the material perfectly.
What truly sets this album apart is its sense of tone and movement. The guitar and bass tuning firmly plant the band in Stoner territory, driven by groove and atmosphere rather than excess. The songwriting and arrangements are all about mood, making “The Grotesque Within” feel like the perfect soundtrack for a long desert drive in an old beater with the windows down, exhaust roaring, tape deck cranked.
Don’t be surprised if this album lands on more than a few year-end top ten lists. It’s the kind of release that speaks loudly within the Stoner scene and sticks with you long after it’s over.
Standout tracks: “Echoes Of Old Nightmares,” “Nothing But Impurities Part I & II,” and the title track “The Grotesque Within.”