“A saucy slab of proggy sludge metal with a side of barbecue sauce.” — Invisible Oranges
"Get yourself roughed up by riffs! Just try not to break your neck while listening to this." -- Metal Injection
Charlottesville, VA trio Üga Büga share a new single for the title track from their forthcoming sophomore full length LP Valley of The Wolf today. An early listen and review launched previously via Metal Injection HERE. The single is now available on all DSPs HERE.
Invisible Oranges previously shared lead single "Mötorhog" HERE.
Hailing from Virginia, Üga Büga fuses influences like Mastodon, Soundgarden, High on Fire, and The Mars Volta into a genre-bending force of rock and heavy metal. Their forceful sound is matched by fantastical lyrics of post-apocalyptic hog men, sinister wizards, and dual-wielding warriors tearing through landscapes on motorcycles—evoking scenes similar to the worlds of TMNT, Dragon Ball, and other classic comics and cartoons. Riding high after their 2024 debut album, Year of the Hog, landed on the Doom Charts, ÜGA BÜGA is set to unleash their next chapter, Valley of the Wolf.
ÜGA BÜGA has built a reputation as a sonic outlier through relentless performances across the eastern US. Their high-energy shows have earned them opportunities to open for national touring acts like Nothingmore, Darkest Hour, Castle Rat, King Buffalo, and many more, as well as festival plays such as Does It Doom's Seismic Summer Fest and Doomed and Stoned Fest. Fans and peers have tried to use countless labels to describe their sound, the consensus always comes down to two words: unique and heavy. Their growing presence has led to incredible opportunities—most recently, an international tour in Japan.
Formed in mid-2021, ÜGA BÜGA experimented with various lineups and styles before solidifying their current lineup in November 2022, featuring singer/guitarist Calloway Jones, bassist Niko Cvetanovich, and drummer Jimmy Czywczynski. This lineup infused their own diverse styles into a collection of songs written by Calloway Jones, reshaping them into a cohesive and undeniably heavier sound—one that would define their debut album, Year of the Hog. Now, the band writes collaboratively, with each member’s contributions playing a crucial role in shaping their evolving sound.
Valley of The Wolf will be available on June 5th, 2026. Pre-orders are available HERE.
ÜGA BÜGA - LIVE 2026:
04/09 Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
04/18 Lexington, KY - Al's Bar - Legalize Lex festival
05/02 Richmond, VA - Bandito's Burrito Lounge
05/11 Richmond, VA - Canal Club
05/20 Lynchburg, VA - Arcade Bar w/ Pentagram
05/27 Washington, DC - Pie Shop
Artist: Üga Büga
Album: Valley of The Wolf
Label: self-released
Release Date: June 5, 2026
01. Divine Slaughter
02. Earthsuckers
03. Valley of The Wolf
04. Ghost in the Diamond Cage
05. Mötorhog
06. Nail That Binds
07. The Sand Witch
08. Divination
09. Descent
10. Revolting Powe
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