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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOTHERTOMB ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM DYING TO LIVE OUT JULY 14

Northern Michigan Doom Collective Unleash a Crushing Journey Through Darkness, Transformation, and Occult Atmosphere

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Emerging from the frozen forests of Northern Michigan, Mothertomb are preparing to unveil their debut full-length album, Dying to Live , arriving July 14, 2026 . Blending the crushing weight of traditional doom metal with the hypnotic textures of stoner rock, heavy psych, gothic atmosphere, sludge, and progressive songwriting, the independent quartet delivers a powerful first statement that is as emotionally haunting as it is sonically devastating.
For fans of Black Sabbath, Windhand, Pentagram, Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, and Acid King , Dying to Live presents five expansive compositions exploring themes of suffering, transformation, transcendence, and the eternal struggle between darkness and light. Inspired by Welsh folklore and the shadowed depths of the human psyche, the album journeys through allegorical landscapes populated by ancient spirits, inner demons, and the unseen forces that shape the human condition.
The band’s name itself was born from tragedy. During Northern Michigan’s historic ice storm of April 2025, widespread devastation left more than 145,000 residents without power for weeks in below-freezing temperatures. Witnessing the forests encased in thick ice, simultaneously breathtaking and catastrophic, the members found themselves staring into what felt like Mother Nature’s own tomb. That surreal duality of beauty and destruction became the inspiration for the name Mothertomb , perfectly reflecting the emotional and sonic contrasts that define their music.
“Set for release on July 14, 2026, Dying to Live is Mothertomb’s debut full-length album. Across its five tracks, the record explores themes of transformation, suffering, transcendence, and the timeless struggle between darkness and light. Drawing inspiration from Welsh folklore and the shadowed corners of the human psyche, the songs traverse landscapes inhabited by ancient spirits, inner demons, and the forces that shape the human condition.
The album unfolds through layers of metaphor, allegory, and introspection, inviting listeners into a world where darkness and illumination coexist. From brutal heaviness to moments of eerie beauty, Dying to Live is a journey through the depths of the human experience.
Created entirely as an independent DIY effort, the album was written, recorded, produced, and artistically directed by the band itself. Dying to Live stands as a testament to that labor of love, and we are honored to share it with the world.”
Long before the album’s release, Mothertomb began earning widespread praise throughout the underground metal community with the singles “Beware” and “Mountain Hag.”
Steve Howe of Outlaws of the Sun described “Beware” as:


“An intriguing and superbly executed proposition from MOTHERTOMB which has me excited to hear more from their upcoming debut album in 2026. Excellent and Highly Recommended.”


Michael D’Amato of Playgroundz Rocks called the single:


“Dark, immersive, and heavy as hell… a statement. By the end, you’re left wanting more, and you know whatever comes next is going to hit just as hard.”


Spanish publication La Habitación 235 praised the band’s occult atmosphere, writing:


“One of the bands that could emerge as a new revelation in the coming years.”


The follow-up single “Mountain Hag” continued the momentum, with Outlaws of the Sun calling it:


“Nothing short of a revelation with Mothertomb continuing their progression in perhaps becoming one of the best upcoming acts the underground scene currently needs right now.”


The band’s music has also received support from respected underground outlets including Doomed Nation, Progressive Rock Journal, Weedian, Stoner World Blog, Female Fronted Power, Monuments in Ruin, La Capsule Stoner, TRAIL of SMOKE, Hour of the Riff , and Sunday’s Heavy Tunes , establishing Mothertomb as one of doom metal’s most promising new voices.
Recorded at Death Box Records in Charlevoix, Michigan, Dying to Live was produced by Alton Minor alongside the band, with mixing and mastering handled by Minor. Every aspect of the project reflects the group’s fiercely independent DIY philosophy, from the songwriting and production to the striking artwork illustrated and designed by vocalist Alice Gawlinski .
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Album Credits

Recorded: Death Box Records, Charlevoix, Michigan (2026)
Music: Mothertomb
Lyrics: Alice Gawlinski
Produced by: Alton Minor & Mothertomb
Mixed & Mastered by: Alton Minor
Recording Engineers: Alton Minor & Mike Benitez
Artwork & Illustration: Alice Gawlinski
Mothertomb Lineup

Alice Gawlinski – Vocals
Chance Gawlinski – Guitar
Alton Minor – Bass
Mike Benitez – Percussion
Dying to Live arrives July 14, 2026 , independently released worldwide.
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Contact: mothertombband@gmail.com

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The record combines new songs with revived older material and collaborations with several respected names from the rock and metal world. It also introduces new vocalist Alan Clark from the U.K., while original Mad Max singer Andreas Baesler returns as a special guest for his first appearance with the band in 45 years, connecting the group’s beginnings with its current lineup.

To launch the album, Mad Max has released the first single, “Silver”. Guitarist, songwriter and band founder Jürgen Breforth explained the background behind the track.

“‘Silver’ is the first single from our upcoming brand-new Mad Max studio album Stories Of Destiny.

“Following the international success of the Mad Max comic, the very first comic book by a German band in Latin America, the video continues this world with a story full of mystery, adventure and emotion.

“The song was originally written in 2001 for the debut album of Michael Schenker Group singer Gary Barden, and it was a huge honor to co-write it with Andreas Broon, known for his work with The Sisters Of Mercy, Doro Pesch, and many other artists.

“I always felt that ‘Silver’ had the potential to be a major hit single, but the original album faced many obstacles back then. Now I am more than proud to finally present the Mad Max version, with a slightly heavier guitar edge while still keeping its British melodic touch through our new lead singer Alan Clark from the U.K.”

Founded in Münster, Germany, in 1981 by Jürgen Breforth, Mad Max has spent more than four decades building a reputation as one of Europe’s longstanding melodic hard rock acts. The band’s combination of guitar-driven songs, strong melodies and classic hard rock influences has earned it a loyal international audience through studio releases, touring and festival appearances.

The material on Stories Of Destiny also reflects Breforth’s songwriting collaborations with musicians including Sascha Gerstner (Helloween), David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Andreas Broon (The Sisters Of Mercy) and Michael Voss, whose résumé includes work with Michael Schenker. Those compositions have been revisited and recorded with the current Mad Max lineup while preserving the band’s signature style.

The album also features two previously unreleased Mad Max songs from 1991, “Til’ The End Of Time” and “Weapons Of Love”. Another highlight is a newly recorded version of “Piece Of Candy”, built around the first guitar riff Breforth wrote for the band back in 1981. The song is performed as a duet between Alan Clark and Andreas Baesler, emphasizing the connection between the band’s past and present.

In addition, the Spanish-language version, “Dulces Falsos”, becomes Mad Max‘s first recording with Spanish lyrics, recognizing the band’s growing fanbase throughout Latin America.

The album’s visual identity also ties into the Mad Max comic created by Mexican artist Maestro Arturo Said. The comic follows the band’s story from its formation in 1981 through the 1980s and continues to its first concerts in Colombia in 2023, making Stories Of Destiny both a musical release and a celebration of the band’s history.

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