Asteroid

The Profile

Asteroid is a Swedish stoner rock trio from Örebro, formed in 2003, known for blending blues-infused heaviness with psychedelic hues. Their acclaimed album II arrived in 2010 after a self-titled debut.

Swedish trio from Örebro; vocals shared by bassist Johannes Nilsson and guitarist Robin Hirse. II emphasizes stronger blues elements, tasteful prog touches, memorable riffs, and a distinctively cold atmosphere. The self-titled debut leaned more on harmonica and classic stoner textures.

A fervent, 5/5 salute to Asteroid’s II: blues-tinged stoner rock with tasteful prog touches, earworm riffs, and soaring dual vocals. The review spotlights the icy atmosphere, meticulous cover art, and standout tracks like Garden, Towers, and Karma. Clear praise for improved songwriting and dynamics over the debut.