REVIEW: MUSTASCH - The New Sound of the True Best

 

MUSTASCH - The New Sound of the True Best

Gain Music Entertainment

I’ve always liked compilations. Especially when it comes to bands with a rich discography behind them. They give you a compact, concentrated snapshot of their sound and how it’s evolved over time. And if the music clicks with you, chances are you’ll dig deeper — explore full albums, dive into their world, go on the trip.

Now, some might say: “We live in the age of YouTube and Spotify. What’s the point of compilations anymore?” Well, I’m outdated and irrelevant too — and I’m totally fine with that. At the end of the day, I want my music available anytime, without relying on algorithms, subscriptions, or the whims of whatever platform I’m stuck with. I want to put the record on and let it play. Simple as that.

I discovered Mustasch fairly recently. That “stoner metal” label used to put me off — my own hang-ups, really. But that’s the beauty of good music: it breaks through your biases, shakes you up, and forces you to recognize it. And these guys? They more than deserve that recognition.

To me, at their core, they’re classic heavy metal with some stoner touches. What really matters is how they’ve taken their influences — BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA (Black Album era) — and transformed them into something uniquely theirs. A sound that’s personal, instantly recognizable, and not a copy but a tribute.

And let’s be honest — music without lyrics doesn’t hit the same. Their lyrics are killer. Dark, cynical, but somehow cathartic. They offer a release, help you shed the negativity, and give you a breath of strength to keep going. Because everyday life — especially for working-class people across the globe — is rough. And music? Music is medicine.

So crack open a beer, crank up the volume, and let loose. Mustasch are here to shake you up.

Nick Parastatidis