Naam

The Profile

Naam are an American heavy-psych/stoner rock trio from New York—Ryan Lugar (guitar, vocals), John Bundy (bass, vocals), and Eli Pizzuto (drums). Their self-titled debut features the 16‑minute opener Kingdom; Vow expands their palette with 70s‑style organs and spacious interludes. Releases appeared on Tee Pee Records.

New York psychedelic/stoner trio (Ryan Lugar, John Bundy, Eli Pizzuto). Debut: Naam (2009), followed by Vow (2013). Noted for the 16-minute track Kingdom. Released on Tee Pee Records.

Reviews portray Naam as a New York heavy-psych/stoner trio delivering long, trance-inducing pieces with oriental hues, tribal pulses, and thick riffage. The self-titled debut is anchored by the 16-minute Kingdom; Vow adds 70s organs and spacious interludes without becoming derivative. References to Hawkwind, Sabbath, Om, Kyuss, and Tool frame a sound that remains coherent and intense. Ratings are glowing throughout.