Corruption | Tequila Songs & Desert Winds | Ossuary Records

Release Date: October 3rd, 2025

Format: CD, Vinyl, Digital

Genre: Stoner Rock Stoner Metal

Country: Poland

Corruption has a long road behind them, a road filled with loud amps, whiskey soaked riffs and a mountain of live shows across Europe. The Polish veterans built their name through sheer persistence, eight albums, a DVD, multiple tours and stages shared with giants such as Deep Purple, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Down, Behemoth and Orange Goblin. They’ve been part of the Polish heavy scene since the early 90s, growing through underground grit and eventually climbing high enough to earn a Fryderyk nomination for “Bourbon River Bank”. Over the years they worked with respected labels and remained active, delivering EPs, covers and guest features. In 2024 vocalist Rafał Rufus Trela returned to the fold, bringing some old spark back, and the single “To Hell’n’Back” marked the beginning of a new album cycle. That road leads to “Tequila Songs & Desert Winds”.

The band leans into a southern flavored stoner punch, something they’ve always enjoyed, and this album keeps that fire burning. The music moves with swagger, warm desert dust in every riff, slow rolling grit in every vocal line. Corruption sound confident in their style, using thick grooves and crunchy guitars as their foundation. Rufus fits back in naturally, giving the songs a rough, lived in voice that suits the band’s dusty frontier imagery. The production keeps everything direct and heavy, letting the guitar and bass push forward while the drums keep a steady stomp.

“The Trail” starts the album with a driving stomp, something built to be played on a straight long road. “To Hell’n’Back” brings sharper edges, familiar from the 2024 single, and works well as a bridge between old and new eras. “Red Demon” has the kind of riff you can almost chew on, smoky and catchy. Corruption then push into their tequila themed middle section with “Tequila Favors The Brave” and “Tequila, Mezcal”, two songs built for loud bars and louder shows, sweaty and unpretentious. “Tumbleweed” stretches out the atmosphere, giving the guitars more space, then “The Devil Has A Name” hits back with a heavier stomp. “The Boy With Sunshine Hair” closes the album with a warmer tone, almost nostalgic, ending the journey in a surprisingly gentle sunset instead of a raging storm.

The album moves easily from start to finish, giving exactly what a long running stoner band with deep roots would deliver. This is Corruption operating with experience, grit and a clear sense of identity. The songs roll forward with confidence and charm, built more for loud speakers and cold drinks than for analysis. Some listeners might wish for more exploration, others will appreciate the straightforward punch. Either way, “Tequila Songs & Desert Winds” lands solidly in the zone where desert rock and heavy metal meet.

Corruption return with an album that wears its dust proudly, delivering warm tones, strong riffs and a voice that sounds fully at home again. It is direct, enjoyable and crafted with the spirit of a band that knows exactly how to stir up a barroom.

Score: 7.0

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