While gearing up for the release of their upcoming album State of Joyful Lightness, due May 8th, 2026 via Argonauta Records, Roman stoner rockers Solar Mantra unveil the official music video for “Avetrana”.
“Avetrana” is the shortest and most punk-leaning track on the album, drawing musical inspiration from Qotsa’s more racy songs and other sludge-inspired ideas from bands like Mastodon. The lyrics speak of obsession and abuse, with a chorus that repeats “Will you be my baby?” As for the video, we decided with director Adelaide Fiori to show a maniac following the girl he’s obsessed with, at night, through the streets of Rome… In the end, she will have her revenge.
Formed in Rome, Solar Mantra started as a desert psych instrumental project before evolving into a full band with a strong vocal driven approach. Their debut full length Away, released by Argonauta Records in 2021, introduced them to a wider international audience thanks to its balance of fuzz, atmosphere and songwriting depth.
In 2025 Solar Mantra returned to the studio to record their second full-length album, State of Joyful Lightness, focusing on a heavier approach while keeping the melodic traits that defined their earlier work. The sessions saw the band collaborating with Danilo Silvestri as co-producer and sound engineer, pushing their sound toward a more massive and modern dimension.
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