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0 Out Now! Canadian Stoner Doom Rock Z-COCOON’s New EP “Angels” + Lyric Video “Dr. Crane”

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Montreal, QC – June 6, 2025

Out Now! Canadian Stoner Doom Rock Z-COCOON’s New EP “Angels”

L to R: Marc Zolla (Guitar/Vocals), Michel Paradis (Drums), John Burton (Bass)

Montreal, Canada’s Z-Cocoon has unveiled their new EP “Angels”, out now as of June 6th, 2025, via Earache Digital Distro. This third EP is the first full band release from Z-Cocoon, which Marc Zolla founded as a solo endeavour in 2017 under the previous moniker Pink Cocoon. Now a power trio with Michel Paradis (Drums) and John Burton (Bass), are prepared to offer electrically-charged heavy music with savage guitar jabs, rockin’ blues, and hot solos.

Fans can expect a three-track EP that is very energetic and sounds exactly like what’s recorded. The guitar solos are very bluesy yet metal-sounding, and are contrasted with catchy melodic vocals, reminiscent of DIO or Pentagram. “Angels” is a mix of heavy blues meets doom metal, meets rock n roll. Heavy grooving riffs and dark vocals with slashing swinging solos. Lyrically inspired by comics and personal experiences.

“We are extremely excited to release our new EP, Angels, to the world! It’s the first recordings that were performed as a band, and everything recorded was mixed in-house at Casa Cocoon. Very proud of the outcome. We have a lot more music coming after this EP, and we can’t wait to keep this cocoon train rolling. If you’re into the classics such as Dio, Sabbath, Deep Purple, or blues guys such as Hendrix, Trower, Stevie Ray, or just dig stoner rock/ doom metal but looking for something a little different, THEN TAKE A LISTEN AND PUT IT LOUD!” adds Zolla.

Following the “Angels” EP, Z-Cocoon will have an album worth of music and more that will be recorded and released.

Z-Cocoon‘s new EP “Angels” is recommended for fans of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Pentagram.

Digital EP – https://earache.lnk.to/Angels

Lyric Video – “Dr. Crane” at https://youtu.be/xw12ONGjjxs

Track Listing:
1. Dr. Crane – 4:17
2. Truth Don’t Matter – 3:42
3. For My Life – 6:37
Album Length: 14:36

EP Credits:
Recorded and mixed by Marc Zolla.
Mastered by Kent Stump (Crystal Clear Sound/WoFat)
EP artwork by Camille Grenier.
Member of SOCAN
Canadian Content – MAPL

Band Lineup:
Guitar/Vocals: Marc Zolla
Bass: John Burton
Drums: Michel Paradis

More info: https://linktr.ee/zcocoon

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“Z-Cocoon is firmly grounded in blues-heavy stoner rock, it also shows an awareness of other sides of rock and hip-hop that often the sub-genre completely walls itself off from. Little things like short interjections from the backing vocals, a willingness to put vocals ahead of guitars, and a thick-as-fuck kick drum sound — tweaks like that combine with the Sabbathian riffs and dynamic vocals for a pretty addictive listen.” – Invisible Oranges

“This EP does a great job of showcasing Zolla’s chops as a songwriter and as a performer. I personally find Zolla to be a great vocalist, and each of the tracks on here allow him to flex his mid-to-high range voice and sort of nasally cadence. I love the way he adds a rasp into his voice.” – Where Strides the Behemoth

Second song – Just Tell Me – has an “Audioslave” quality to it with Marc’s vocals and some of the music that appears at the start. However, Marc switches things up a bit and plays some classic “Hard Rock” melodies and superb vocals for the standout song on the EP. – Outlaws of the Sun Blog

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0 Doom Blues PINK COCOON Updates Canadian Tour Dates

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Montreal, QC – March 16, 2020

For fans of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Joan Jett

Doom Blues PINK COCOON Updates Canadian Tour Dates

PINK COCOON, the solo project created by Zolla Marc, recently announced that he would be hitting the road for the “Ridin Out West Tour” this April. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, some dates have been postponed and an updated tour routing has been announced. (dates listed below)

PINK COCOON live is loud, but can be soft when needed. It’s doom, it’s blues, it’s pop, it’s rock n roll. With a wide range of influences, the band melds an intricate soundscape that spans across genres. Providing a solid groove, the PINK COCOON experience includes headbanging and dancing for an overall great time.

PINK COCOON started as a solo project by Zolla Marc recording all instruments and vocals in studio. He plays with a bassist and drummer for the live shows to maintain the power trio sound. With low-fi/garage rock EP “Alienation” (2017) under his belt, PINK COCOON plans to consistently release music with a different, crisp edge this year. A new single already planned to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Fans of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, and Nirvana will enjoy the musical stylings of PINK COCOON.

To hear PINK COCOON‘s 2017 EP “Alienation”, please visit the following links:
YouTube
Spotify

Pink Cocoon – Tour Dates:
Tickets available here.
April 9 – Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern
April 10 – Oshawa, ON – Atria
April 11 – Toronto, ON – Duffy’s Tavern
May 8 – Montreal, QC – Casa Del Popolo

Postponed Dates:
April 12 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum (postponed)
April 13 – Thunder Bay, ON – The Apollo (postponed)
April 14 – Winnipeg, MB – Bulldog Pizza (postponed)
April 15 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 (postponed)
April 16 – Saskatoon, SK – Capitol Music Club (postponed)
April 17 – Calgary, AB – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 (postponed)
April 18 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s Pub (postponed)

Live Band Line Up:
Marc Zolla – Guitar/ vocals
Patrick Murphy – Drums (current Ridin’ Out West Tour)
Noah Amick – Bass (current Ridin’ Out West Tour)
Tom G Stout – Bass (last Montreal date on Ridin’ Out West Tour)

For more info:
Pinkcocoonband.com/epk

BIO:

Pink Cocoon is a power trio lead by Zolla Marc from Montreal, Canada. He likes to call his music “Doom Blues” focusing on psychedelic old school heavy bluesy riffs with a touch of catchy melodies and doom. The live band lineup is the classic 3 piece set up with Zolla Marc on guitar/lead vocals with a revolving line up on bass and drums.

Pink Cocoon initially started off 2 summers ago as a solo studio project writing, performing and producing the Alienation – 6 Track EP. as of April 2018, it is currently available for full stream and purchase online. Concerning live performance, the band is loud and uses full-stack amplification so the audience can engulf themselves into the Pink Cocoon experience playing every gig like their last. Feedback and sustain are also necessary. The band’s first live performance was on April 21st, 2017 in Montreal and has played over 50 gigs in the first year.

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“The songs are some of the best, stylistically, since Death Metal Pope dropped their ‘Harvest’ EP at the end of 2016. If you like a riff…and especially one that comes from a very heavy Hawkwind headspace, then you need to seek out this release immediately.” – Real Gone Rocks

“The sound and the flow of ‘Alienation’ holds up to repeat listening pretty well. A lot of the ‘flow’ appeal comes from straightforward song structures that are geared towards classic rock music.” – Grizzly Butts

“Fully absorbed into the world of squalling feedback solos and a psychedelic blues atmosphere, Pink Cocoon immediately step above the rest of the Witchcraft clones by being truly doom in their output.” -Those Once Loyal

“With trusty pedals and multiple influences, the Pink Cocoon sound is a force to be reckoned with.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

“They play a more mellow and bluesy style of stoner, cited on their website as “doom blues for your soul”, which, quite frankly, is exactly what it is. Their riffs are thick yet soft-edged, and when coupled with vocalist Zolla Marc’s soothing yet rough style of singing, create a beautifully warm atmosphere. To be cheesy, the name is fitting.” – Metal Megalomania

“Montreal’s Pink Cocoon brings heaps of fuzzy goodness with classic grunge pop songwriting. Their six song EP contains some seriously addictive bluesy riffs plus choruses that deliver oodles of ear worms that would have gotten them signed instantly to a major label a few decades ago.” – Indy Metal Vault
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0 Tour Dates: PINK COCOON Is Bringing Doomy Blues For The Soul Across Canada April 2020; “Ridin Out West” ON/MB/SK/AB/BC

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Montreal, QC – February 11, 2020

For fans of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Joan Jett

Tour Dates: PINK COCOON Is Bringing Doomy Blues For The Soul Across Canada April 2020

“Ridin Out West” ON/MB/SK/AB/BC

PINK COCOON, the solo project created by Zolla Marc, announces he will be hitting the road for the “Ridin Out West Tour” this April, where he will be venturing from his hometown of Montreal, Canada to cross the country out to Kelowna, BC. Playing in 11 cities including Calgary, AB for The Electric Highway Festival, PINK COCOON is riled up for his first national tour to deliver the doom blues for your soul. (dates listed below).

PINK COCOON started as a solo project by Zolla Marc recording all instruments and vocals in studio. He plays with a bassist and drummer for the live shows to maintain the power trio sound. The current tour lineup consists of Patrick Murphy on the drums and Noah Amick on bass. With low-fi/garage rock EP “Alienation” (2017) under his belt, PINK COCOON plans to consistently release music with a different, crisp edge this year. A new single already planned to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Fans of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, and Nirvana will enjoy the musical stylings of PINK COCOON.

To hear PINK COCOON‘s 2017 EP “Alienation”, please visit the following links:
YouTube
Spotify

Pink Cocoon – Ridin Out West Tour Dates:
Tickets available here.
April 9 – Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern
April 10 – Oshawa, ON – Atria
April 11 – Toronto, ON – Duffy’s Tavern
April 12 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
April 13 – Thunder Bay, ON – The Apollo
April 14 – Winnipeg, MB – Bulldog Pizza
April 15 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9
April 16 – Saskatoon, SK – Capitol Music Club
April 17 – Calgary, AB – The Electric Highway Festival
April 18 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s Pub
May 8 – Montreal, QC – Casa Del Popolo

For more info:
Pinkcocoonband.com/epk

BIO:

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“With trusty pedals and multiple influences, the Pink Cocoon sound is a force to be reckoned with.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

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