Today, Detroit heavy music force Supreme Mystic has released their first official single, “Supreme Mystic”, a thunderous and spiritually charged anthem that introduces the band’s forthcoming debut album Kala Rupa, due out October 3 via MahaVishnu Records in partnership with Third House Communications.
This self-titled track arrives with a compelling visualizer, setting the tone for what the band has coined Mo-Metal and DefRoc: a bold hybrid of heavy stoner rock, post-hardcore grit, spiritual mysticism, and raw Detroit power. “Supreme Mystic” is a rallying cry, a sonic invocation, and a mission statement all in one.
With punishing riffs, pulsating rhythms, soaring keyboard textures, and lyrics drawn from Vedic teachings, “Supreme Mystic” is both confrontational and transcendent. The track culminates in the ancient Sanskrit mantra Mrityur Mrityum Namo Mayaham, paying homage to the band’s deep connection to Eastern philosophy and the teachings of Krishna Consciousness.
The single marks a new chapter for Couls, stepping forward not just as a bassist, but as a full-fledged frontman, songwriter, and voice of purpose. The band’s lineup features Jeff Shankin (UNIVERSAL STOMP, EARTHMOVER) on drums, Alfredo Riojas on lead guitar, and Luis Ulloa on keyboards, completing a powerhouse unit known for dynamic live performances and philosophical depth.
About SUPREME MYSTIC:
SUPREME MYSTIC is a spiritually charged heavy rock band from Detroit, Michigan, fusing the grit of hardcore and metal with the depth of Vedic philosophy. Founded in 2023 by frontman and bassist Chino Noir (the evolved moniker of Mike Couls, known for his work with COLD AS LIFE, SWORN ENEMY, MERAUDER, and CRO-MAGS), the band draws from a lifetime of musical warfare and personal transformation. Their sound, described as Mo-Metal and DefRoc, merges elements of post-hardcore, stoner rock, grunge, doom, and groove metal with a message rooted in spiritual evolution, esoteric themes, and inner revolution.
Joined by drummer Jeff Shankin (UNIVERSAL STOMP, EARTHMOVER), guitarist Alfredo Riojas (a BERKLEE-trained shredder), and keyboardist Luis Ulloa (a young devotee of heavy music and mysticism), SUPREME MYSTIC creates music that is as punishing as it is purposeful. Their songs explore karma, mortality, illusion, and rebirth, often weaving in Sanskrit mantras and Eastern iconography with street-level truth and raw energy.
Equal parts intensity and intention, SUPREME MYSTIC is not just another heavy band. It is a movement of sound and spirit. Their debut full-length album Kala Rupa is set for release in Fall 2025.
Kala Rupa Tracklist:
- Stealing Beauty
- Whispers of a Nameless Fear
- Halo of Vultures
- Colorblind
- Invoking Auspiciousness
- Supreme Mystic
- Transmigration of the Soul
- Jewels on the Hood of a Serpent
- Kala Rupa
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