Brutal is a concentrated burst of energy and invention from Stick Men — our new 25-minute studio EP featuring five brand-new compositions. It’s our first collection of freshly recorded material in several years, and a bold step forward in sound, feel, and expression.

This release is the prelude to a full-length studio album, coming in autumn 2025. Recorded and mixed with immediacy and raw clarity, these five tracks represent the core of what Stick Men are about right now: muscular grooves, intricate interplay, and an uncompromising artistic vision.

The CD edition comes in a deluxe 4-panel digipack. A signed version, limited to 100 copies, is available while supplies last.

Also launching with this release is a limited-edition personalized version of the title track “Brutal” — where your voice becomes part of the music.

Thanks for listening and for being part of this release.

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released August 8, 2025

Tony Levin: Stick, Bowed Stick
Pat Mastelotto: Acoustic and Electronic Drums & Percussion
Markus Reuter: Touch Guitars® U8 Deluxe, Vox

Composed and recorded by Levin/Mastelotto/Reuter

Mixed by Fabio Trentini
Mastered by Erik Emil Eskildsen

Produced by Markus Reuter for Stick Men

Design by Ritxi Ostariz

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/// Brutal. Groovy. Uncompromising. This is Stick Men.

The genre-defying trio KOMARA returns with KOMARA II, a powerful new release that pushes sound boundaries and challenges musical convention. Featuring King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto, avant-garde guitarist David Kollar, and visionary trumpeter Paolo Raineri, the album blends ambient textures, industrial grit, and jazz-infused improvisation into a haunting, cinematic experience.

Special guests include Arve Henriksen, Deborah Carter Mastelotto and sound designer Bill Munyon, adding further depth to the album's rich, experimental palette. As with their first album, this release is visually anchored by a striking cover design from Tool guitarist and visual artist Adam Jones.

The band will perform several shows this summer in Europe with Pat's former King Crimson bandmate Trey Gunn joining the band.

Komara Il is available in as a 4 panel CD wallet.

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released June 27, 2025

David Kollar - Guitars, Bass, Key
Pat Mastelotto - Traps and Buttons
Paolo Raineri - Trumpet & Flugelhorn

plus
Arve Henriksen - Trumpet on “Komarantino”
Bill Munyon - Voice on “Not Our Way”
Deborah Carter Mastelotto - Voice on “Relocating Children” and “Burning Man”

For Valentine's Day, 7D Media is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of "Tu-Ner for Lovers," a new CD from the ensemble of Pat Mastelotto, Markus Reuter, and Trey Gunn. Scheduled for release on May 3rd, this album is a prelude to the much-anticipated US Tu-Ner tour in May.

"Tu-Ner for Lovers" is taken from their live shows in 2023. It weaves together an immersive audioscape that blends the churning rhythms of Mastelotto, the dripping touch guitar layers of Reuter, and the seductive Warr Guitar of Gunn.

This album is not just music; it's an invitation to experience love and intimacy through a progressive rock prism, making it the perfect gift for your special someone this Valentine's Day and a wonderful precursor to their live performances.

SPECIAL NOTE: Each week we will be uploading a new track to this album until its final release on May 3, 2024.

releases May 3, 2024

TREY GUNN - Warr guitar 
PAT MASTELOTTO - drums, electronics 
MARKUS REUTER - touch guitar

All pieces by Gunn/Mastelotto/Reuter
Recorded live 2023

Mixed & Mastered by Erik Emil Eskildsen
booking by Leonardo Pavkovic (MoonJune)

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From the kitchen of the original King Crimson R&D FraKctal units & Stick Men. Defying logistics to grab four days together, this immersive session included repertoire rehearsal; as well as recording semi-prepared pieces and  several full improvisations.

More information here: https://www.patmastelotto.com/tu-ner