Illinois blues-rock mystics Rosetta West return with “Snake 25”, a sprawling six-minute opus that showcases their signature blend of spiritual lyricism and hard-hitting musicianship. The ambitious single begins with a meditative, atmospheric introduction before erupting into a torrent of aggressive guitars, pummeling drums, and Joseph Demagore’s impassioned vocals – creating what may be their most dynamic work to date.
True to form, the band weaves esoteric Gnostic imagery throughout the track’s personal narrative, maintaining their reputation as modern blues’ most philosophically inclined practitioners. The musical shift from brooding introspection to full-throttle rock mirrors the song’s spiritual journey, with Jason X’s thunderous basslines and Nathan Q. Scratch’s explosive drum work providing the perfect foundation for Demagore’s searing guitar work and mystic wails.
Having cultivated a fiercely independent career since their formation, Rosetta West continues to defy expectations by merging psychedelia, world folk elements, and hard rock into something truly singular. “Snake 25” demonstrates why the band has been rapidly gaining international attention – it’s blues-rock that engages both the body and the intellect, delivered with uncompromising vision.
With “Snake 25”, Rosetta West cements their status as one of underground rock’s most compelling acts. This is thinking-person’s hard rock – equal parts cerebral and visceral – from a band that keeps getting better with each release. Connect With Rosetta West on Spotify
