VOKONIS

“The heavy prog / stoner Sweds have out done themselves here. GRASPING TIME is a journey like no other filled with more atmospheric, post-doom to give one the chills.” – Metalrules.com (Rate 5/5)

“Swedish stoner/doom trio Vokonis take a softer approach with the song “I Hear the Siren,” which comes from their upcoming Grasping Time album. The song begins on a dark, somber note, channeling Alice in Chains more than the thunderous, sludgy doom of previous albums, like 2017’s The Sunken Djinn. By the song’s end, however, Vokonis return to their heavier tendencies, offering thick riffs and faster drumming.” – Decibel Magazine

“Every time you try to label “AntlerQueen” there’s a sly juke to lead you deeper into the song’s wilderness. At the one minute mark the guitar heroics echo Thin Lizzy by way of the heaviest strains of 420 metal.”  – Decibel Magazine

“Ähnlich wie die amerikanischen Wegweiser verquirlen die Schweden abermals mäandernde Melodien und offen verhallende Gitarrenharmonien mit Kinnhaken-Riffs im Rahmen rhythmisch manchmal komplexerer Arrangements zu sogenanntem Prog Sludge..” – Legacy

“Within the new album’s title track single, “Grasping Time“, the trio paint a vivid aural portrait using shifting textural transformations as things go from sedate calms to much denser jams. The band are clearly staying true to their roots, yet doing so while incorporating larger melodic aspects and atmospherics, adding new dimensions to VOKONIS. Part of that also includes expansion in the band’s vocal department, as bass player Jonte Johansson handles the lead vocals for the first time.” – Riff Relevant

“It made me feel Vokonis’ passion and dedication to their craft, going beyond “just” playing great Elder influenced music and making it their own, putting their mark on it.” – Heavy Blog Is Heavy

“If you’ve ever thought to yourself, Pink Floyd was kind of awesome, but what if they started playing something a bit more on the sludge side? You might be interested in meeting Vokonis.“ – Glacially Musical

“With influences ranging from BARONESS and PINK FLOYD to ELDER, VOKONIS utilizes every colour in their palette to create something wholly unique” – Reflections of Darkness

“Grasping Time” será el tercer LP de esta banda capitaneada por el guitarrista y compositor Simon Ohlsoon, fuertemente influenciado por la escuela de Georgia y pináculos del estilo como pueden ser Mastodon, Baroness o Kylesa. Pero el desarrollo de ideas de Vokonis va más allá a la hora de plasmarlo en sus ejecuciones, esto mismo se pudo ver en el mencionado segundo asalto y parece que lo reflejará de igual manera en “Grasping Time” – La Habitaction

“You can ask anyone, when it comes to clear and epic vocals I’m not easy to Impress but Vokonis does it pretty fast and pretty convincing. I may have to add an influence to the ones mentioned above: Conan, if Conan would be heavily melodic and had the ability to push my buttons” – Schwermetallisch

“För några veckor sedan släppte Vokonis singeln ”Grasping Time” och visade på en ny spännande utveckling av deras musik. När de kör igång så spelar de majoriteten material från kommande albumet och vilken spelning de gör! De har verkligen skapat ett eget sound, brutit sig loss från den mer vanliga doom-musiken och blandat in mer progressiva element, effektfulla kontraster i musiken och där Vokonis-själen fortfarande finns kvar.  Ser extremt mycket fram emot nya albumet.” – Hymn

“Why is it that almost any great band hails from Sweden? We’re not sure, but what we are sure of is that Vokonis are yet another astounding act to hail from that Scandanavian promise land.” – Desert Fest London

“With Grasping Time Vokonis have adeptly pivoted from a run-of-the-mill stoner doom band into a much more complex beast full of psychedelic and traditional doom planted throughout. Now close to entering the fifth year of their existence, they are beginning to turn over all the right “new leaves” in their path, finding hidden melodies, more complex recording techniques and a revamped, improved sound.” – Your Last Rites 

“For Vokonis, ‘Grasping Time’ has allowed the band to transcend the pitfalls of generic monotony within this genre, delivering an album that is equal parts heavy and groovy, yet delicate and intricate, and it is this which makes ‘Grasping Time’ ultimately enjoyable.” – Powerplay 

“Mit “Grapsing Time” haben die Schweden einen Schritt nach vorne gemacht und nach den vorangegangenen Alben nochmal eine Schippe draufgelegt. Wer sich hierauf einlässt, wird auf eine Reise mitgenommen. 10/10” – Metal-Only 

“It’s a testament to their sound that Vokonis can throw out eight, nine, ten minute tracks without having them feel drawn out of unpleasantly repetitive. The fuzzy stoner doom and wandering prog soundscapes are engaging even at that length.” – The Independent Voice

“die Band hat etwas Fesselndes, dem man sich nur schwer entziehen kann.” – My Revelations

“Grym platta och ett grymt omslag” – Spader Ess

“Overall, I enjoyed the album.” – Metal Temple

“I have for the most part, well I suppose in the past two or three years really started getting more into this genre. Not that I had never listened to any before, but I had never really engulfed my listening experience within the genre. With that I have found many great bands. Blackwulf, Againt The Grain, Stoned Jesus, Killer Boogie, Black Elephant to name a few. They are all great bands. After listening to this album, Vokonis are right on top of that heap.” -METAL RULES

“From the start to the end you will float into this ocean of melodies and it will be hard for you to stop it and get back to a normal life 98/100.” -The Metal Mag

“Zeker liefhebbers van stoner metal, die ook een streep doom kunnen waarderen, kunnen dit aan hun boodschappenlijstje toevoegen” – MUS

“With influences ranging from BARONESS and PINK FLOYD to ELDER, VOKONIS utilizes every colour in their palette to create something wholly unique.” – Reflection of Darkness 

“Always melodic and synchronised. The chemistry shines out. Wonderfully accessible. Faultless. 10/10” – Rock Queen Reviews