Cherokee - Blood & Gold (2021) Hi-Res

Cherokee’s new album Blood & Gold is out on Germany-based indie Dying Victims Productions.

As the true heavy metal revival makes its final act in a very long play, another style is emerging that finds new bands like Germany’s excellent Cherokee (OK, no Europe jokes!) reaching further into the past while retaining a contemporary edge. Indeed, Cherokee, Second Sun, Horizont, Hällas, and a select handful of others are going into a much hazier past by mining the sounds, vibes, and spirit of hard rock / psych rock from the late ’60s through to the mid ’70s. Cherokee, however, aren’t just a throwback genuflection. There’s a careful modern touch at play, recalling bands like Dool, Gold, Molassess, and Year of the Goat.

Says Cherokee: “We hope you enjoy our 15 handcrafted stories about love, death and all the other beautiful and ugly things that make life worth living. Have a blast and crack a cold one, or make yourself cozy and drink a tea. Or whatever else floats your boat. Cheers!”