Acid King formed in San Francisco in 1993, led by guitarist and vocalist Lori S. along with bassist Peter Lucas and drummer Joey Osbourne. Their name was inspired by Ricky Kasso — the real-life “Acid King” from the book Say You Love Satan — and it perfectly captured the band’s otherworldly, doom-laden sound. From the start, they stood out in the underground scene for their thick, fuzz-drenched tones and hypnotic, slow-burning riffs that defined the early stoner-doom movement emerging in the ’90s.Their debut EP appeared in 1994 through Sympathy for the Record Industry, but it was the 1995 full-length Zoroaster that began to turn heads. Acid King hit their stride with Busse Woods in 1999 on Man’s Ruin Records — a cult classic now considered one of the cornerstones of stoner rock. That record combined weighty riffs, atmospheric reverb, and a trippy, meditative flow that set them apart from their peers. Lori S.’s distinctive vocals, part chant and part haze, helped shape the sound that would become their signature.Over the following decades, Acid King released III (2005), Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everywhere (2015), and Beyond Vision (2023). Each album expanded their sound — from the raw biker-doom of the early years to the cinematic, cosmic vibe of their latest work. Despite numerous lineup changes, Lori S. has remained the band’s creative core, driving the heavy grooves and mind-bending textures that define Acid King’s legacy.Today, Acid King are seen as pioneers of the stoner-doom genre. Their music continues to influence new generations of heavy bands worldwide. With Beyond Vision, they’ve proven that their blend of fuzzed-out riffs, spacey melodies, and unrelenting heaviness still resonates deeply. Acid King’s sound is timeless — a hypnotic journey best experienced loud, late, and lost in the haze. Official Website: acidking.com  • Facebook: facebook.com/AcidkingSF  • Instagram: @acidkingrocks