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Dark Ballet is a cinematic hard rock/art-metal project created by Jeff and Crystal Moore, blending heavy guitars, dark orchestral atmosphere, theatrical narration, visual storytelling, dance, and mythic world-building. What began as a musical and performance concept has grown into an immersive universe centered on the Queen of the Night, the creatures of darkness, and the […]

Meet SERPENTS PL — the genre-smashing five-piece from Szczecin, Poland, forging a path through modern metal with a bold mix of crushing riffs, emotional vocals and pulsing electronics. Born at the close of 2023, this fast-rising band has wasted no time turning heads with their forward-thinking sound. SERPENTS PL craft their music at the intersection […]

Docka Pussel present Lamiak, the opening track of their seven-song album Wrath & The Ocean, released on March 20, 2026. The four-piece blend heavy guitar riffs, atmospheric textures, melodic passages and powerful female-fronted vocals into their ownapproach to alternative and experimental metal. Lamiak shares its visual universe with another album track, Adrift. Both begin with […]

Anagnorisis are a post-black metal band from the US and this is their fourth album. Caregriever brings together a variety of extreme metal elements into a compelling 41-minute post-blackened framework. Anagnorisis have been absent a decade, but Caregriever gives us reason to be thankful they have returned, albeit in dark circumstances. Caregriever carries a harrowing … Continue reading “Anagnorisis – Caregriever (Review)”

New England’s foremost rock band Four Year Strong invites fans to join them in celebrating their 25th anniversary as well as 20 years of their critically acclaimed sophomore album Rise Or Die Trying. The band will be performing the album in full, including hit songs like “Heroes Get Remembered, Legends Never Die,” “Bada Big! Wit’ […]

Four Year Strong announces 25th anniversary tour, celebrating 20 years of ‘Rise Or Die Trying’ was originally published on HM Magazine by Nao Glover.

Their first record since 2010 is slated to release this Friday, October 23rd.

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This is the eighth album from US black metallers Wolves in the Throne Room. Wolves in the Throne Room, kings of atmospheric black metal, have returned. Across 48 minutes of expressive, mood-rich music, Estuary once again reinforces their claim to the crown. Is Estuary the album so many people want it to be? Nature is famously … Continue reading “Wolves in the Throne Room – Estuary (Review)”

MOTHERTOMB SIGN WITH RIPPLE MUSIC, ANNOUNCE 2027 VINYL RELEASE OF DYING TO LIVE

Northern Michigan Doom Collective Secure Label Deal, With Debut Album Vinyl Mastered by Pentagram’s Tony Reed and a Sophomore Album Already in the Works

Northern Michigan doom metal collective Mothertomb have officially signed with Ripple Music, opening an exciting new chapter for the rising underground band. Alongside the announcement, the band has confirmed that its debut full-length album, Dying to Live, will receive a vinyl release through the label in 2027, with a sophomore album also in development for release through Ripple Music.
Mothertomb shared the news directly with fans through their Bandcamp announcement, celebrating the achievement as the result of hard work, persistence, and determination.
The upcoming vinyl edition of Dying to Live has already been mastered by Tony Reed of Pentagram, with production now underway. The band will announce preorder information when it becomes available.
The signing arrives as Mothertomb continue building momentum in the underground metal scene, where their distinctive blend of traditional doom, hypnotic stoner grooves, heavy psychedelia, sludge, gothic atmosphere, and progressive songwriting has earned attention from a growing list of independent publications and music outlets.
For a band whose debut was created entirely through an independent DIY process, the partnership marks a significant milestone and an opportunity to bring their music to a wider international audience.
DYING TO LIVE: FIVE TRACKS OF DOOM, DARKNESS, AND TRANSFORMATION

Released independently, Dying to Live introduced listeners to Mothertomb’s immersive musical world, balancing crushing heaviness with haunting melodies, psychedelic textures, and atmospheric passages.
Across five expansive compositions, the album explores suffering, transformation, transcendence, and the eternal struggle between darkness and light. Inspired by Welsh folklore and the shadowed depths of the human psyche, the record takes listeners through allegorical landscapes inhabited by ancient spirits, inner demons, and unseen forces shaping the human condition.
The band’s name emerged from a particularly difficult chapter in Northern Michigan’s history. During the devastating ice storm of April 2025, more than 145,000 residents lost power amid freezing temperatures. Forests became entombed in thick layers of ice, creating a striking contrast between breathtaking natural beauty and destruction. That imagery helped inspire Mothertomb’s identity and the emotional duality running throughout their music.
Created entirely as an independent DIY effort, Dying to Live was written, recorded, produced, and artistically directed by the band. Recorded at Death Box Records in Charlevoix, Michigan, the album was produced by Alton Minor alongside the band, with mixing and mastering also handled by Minor. Vocalist Alice Gawlinski illustrated and designed the haunting album artwork.
The forthcoming Ripple Music vinyl edition will introduce the debut to a new physical format, with Tony Reed’s mastering work adding another significant milestone to the album’s journey.
UNDERGROUND RECOGNITION AND WHAT COMES NEXT

Mothertomb have already attracted attention from respected underground publications and heavy music outlets, including Outlaws of the Sun, Playgroundz Rocks, La Habitación 235, 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.
The band’s singles “Beware” and “Mountain Hag” helped establish their presence, earning praise for their immersive atmosphere, crushing heaviness, and potential within the underground doom scene.
Steve Howe of Outlaws of the Sun previously praised “Beware” as an intriguing and superbly executed release, while subsequent coverage of “Mountain Hag” further reinforced the publication’s enthusiasm for the band’s development.
Now, with Ripple Music officially on board, Mothertomb are preparing to build on the foundation established by their debut.
The band has confirmed that songwriting for its sophomore full-length album is already underway, with the next record also scheduled for release through Ripple Music. While details about the new material remain under wraps, the announcement confirms that the band’s partnership with the label will extend beyond the upcoming vinyl edition.
Mothertomb expressed their gratitude to the family, friends, and fans who have supported them throughout their journey, celebrating the signing as an important achievement after years of hard work and persistence.
With a vinyl edition of Dying to Live expected in 2027 and a new album taking shape, Mothertomb are entering their next chapter with plenty of heavy music still to come.
DYING TO LIVE ALBUM DETAILS

Artist: Mothertomb
Album: Dying to Live
Label: Ripple Music
Vinyl Release: Expected in 2027
Vinyl Mastering: Tony Reed of Pentagram
Sophomore Album: In development for release through Ripple Music
LISTEN TO DYING TO LIVE

Spotify and Streaming:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mothertomb/dying-to-live
Bandcamp:
https://mothertomb.bandcamp.com/album/dying-to-live
FOR FANS OF: Black Sabbath, Windhand, Pentagram, Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, and Acid King.
PRESS CONTACT
Zach Moonshine
Metal Devastation PR
zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Read Mothertomb’s official announcement on Bandcamp:
https://mothertomb.bandcamp.com/community?sid=2343852&st=sm


 Connect: 
https://www.mothertombmusic.com/
https://mothertomb.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Mothertombofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/mothertomb.official
https://www.tiktok.com/@mothertomb?lang=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CBNKRs5QWFqkowr0TDmG4
Contact: mothertombband@gmail.com

MOTHERTOMB SIGN WITH RIPPLE MUSIC, ANNOUNCE 2027 VINYL RELEASE OF DYING TO LIVE

Northern Michigan Doom Collective Secure Label Deal, With Debut Album Vinyl Mastered by Pentagram’s Tony Reed and a Sophomore Album Already in the Works

Northern Michigan doom metal collective Mothertomb have officially signed with Ripple Music , opening an exciting new chapter for the rising underground band. Alongside the announcement, the band has confirmed that its debut full-length album, Dying to Live , will receive a vinyl release through the label in 2027, with a sophomore album also in development for release through Ripple Music.
Mothertomb shared the news directly with fans through their Bandcamp announcement, celebrating the achievement as the result of hard work, persistence, and determination.
The upcoming vinyl edition of Dying to Live has already been mastered by Tony Reed of Pentagram , with production now underway. The band will announce preorder information when it becomes available.
The signing arrives as Mothertomb continue building momentum in the underground metal scene, where their distinctive blend of traditional doom, hypnotic stoner grooves, heavy psychedelia, sludge, gothic atmosphere, and progressive songwriting has earned attention from a growing list of independent publications and music outlets.
For a band whose debut was created entirely through an independent DIY process, the partnership marks a significant milestone and an opportunity to bring their music to a wider international audience.
DYING TO LIVE : FIVE TRACKS OF DOOM, DARKNESS, AND TRANSFORMATION

Released independently, Dying to Live introduced listeners to Mothertomb’s immersive musical world, balancing crushing heaviness with haunting melodies, psychedelic textures, and atmospheric passages.
Across five expansive compositions, the album explores suffering, transformation, transcendence, and the eternal struggle between darkness and light. Inspired by Welsh folklore and the shadowed depths of the human psyche, the record takes listeners through allegorical landscapes inhabited by ancient spirits, inner demons, and unseen forces shaping the human condition.
The band’s name emerged from a particularly difficult chapter in Northern Michigan’s history. During the devastating ice storm of April 2025, more than 145,000 residents lost power amid freezing temperatures. Forests became entombed in thick layers of ice, creating a striking contrast between breathtaking natural beauty and destruction. That imagery helped inspire Mothertomb’s identity and the emotional duality running throughout their music.
Created entirely as an independent DIY effort, Dying to Live was written, recorded, produced, and artistically directed by the band. Recorded at Death Box Records in Charlevoix, Michigan, the album was produced by Alton Minor alongside the band, with mixing and mastering also handled by Minor. Vocalist Alice Gawlinski illustrated and designed the haunting album artwork.
The forthcoming Ripple Music vinyl edition will introduce the debut to a new physical format, with Tony Reed’s mastering work adding another significant milestone to the album’s journey.
UNDERGROUND RECOGNITION AND WHAT COMES NEXT

Mothertomb have already attracted attention from respected underground publications and heavy music outlets, including Outlaws of the Sun, Playgroundz Rocks, La Habitación 235, 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 .
The band’s singles “Beware” and “Mountain Hag” helped establish their presence, earning praise for their immersive atmosphere, crushing heaviness, and potential within the underground doom scene.
Steve Howe of Outlaws of the Sun previously praised “Beware” as an intriguing and superbly executed release, while subsequent coverage of “Mountain Hag” further reinforced the publication’s enthusiasm for the band’s development.
Now, with Ripple Music officially on board, Mothertomb are preparing to build on the foundation established by their debut.
The band has confirmed that songwriting for its sophomore full-length album is already underway, with the next record also scheduled for release through Ripple Music. While details about the new material remain under wraps, the announcement confirms that the band’s partnership with the label will extend beyond the upcoming vinyl edition.
Mothertomb expressed their gratitude to the family, friends, and fans who have supported them throughout their journey, celebrating the signing as an important achievement after years of hard work and persistence.
With a vinyl edition of Dying to Live expected in 2027 and a new album taking shape, Mothertomb are entering their next chapter with plenty of heavy music still to come.
DYING TO LIVE ALBUM DETAILS

Artist: Mothertomb
Album: Dying to Live
Label: Ripple Music
Vinyl Release: Expected in 2027
Vinyl Mastering: Tony Reed of Pentagram
Sophomore Album: In development for release through Ripple Music
LISTEN TO DYING TO LIVE

Spotify and Streaming:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mothertomb/dying-to-live
Bandcamp:
https://mothertomb.bandcamp.com/album/dying-to-live
FOR FANS OF: Black Sabbath, Windhand, Pentagram, Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, and Acid King.
PRESS CONTACT
Zach Moonshine
Metal Devastation PR
zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Read Mothertomb’s official announcement on Bandcamp:
https://mothertomb.bandcamp.com/community?sid=2343852&st=sm


 Connect: 
https://www.mothertombmusic.com/
https://mothertomb.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Mothertombofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/mothertomb.official
https://www.tiktok.com/@mothertomb?lang=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CBNKRs5QWFqkowr0TDmG4
Contact: mothertombband@gmail.com

Sunbloc will also be on that bill.

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