[Heavy News] GRAVECRAWLER (SWE) Release New LP ‘NIDUS’; SUBMASQ (ISR) ‘Spirit Animal’ LP Out 18.09.26.
DEATH METAL BAND GRAVECRAWLER (US) RELEASE NEW ALBUM NIDUS
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Death metal band GRAVECRAWLER release new album ‘NIDUS.’ The album is the culmination of their determination to honor the Swedish death metal scene while pulling it down to even darker, heavier depths. The album’s atmosphere is apocalyptic, dangerous and authentic to the core–built on the ethos that extreme metal was never meant to be safe or clean.
GRAVECRAWLER was born in the suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden in 2019. The band released their first demo, "CHAPTER I: ABOMINATIONS,” in 2021. The band wasted little time and released two more demos, “CHAPTER II: BLOOD RITES,” and “CHAPTER III: FALLEN KINGDOMS,” in 2022 and 2023, respectively. That same year they also released “ANTHOLOGY: THE HORRORS UNLEASHED.”
‘NIDUS,’ is an ambitious concept album that chronicles the tales of a dying world, perfectly encapsulating GRAVECRAWLER’s twisted, harrowing vision of extreme metal. The album promises to be a journey that is both creative and suffocating.
Regarding the upcoming release, GRAVECRAWLER states: “Drawing from the raw groove of old-school Swedish Death Metal, the icy bleakness of 90’s Black Metal, and injecting an unapologetic dose of Slam-like grime, we have built a sound that is as unpolished and visceral as it is uncompromising and raw.”
Prog-Rockers SUBMASQ (ISR) To Release New LP Spirit Animal via Willowtip Records on 18th Sept, 2026.
Israeli progressive metal and ethno-rock band, SUBMASQ (formerly known as Subterranean Masquerade) will make its Willowtip debut with the September 18 release of its seventh full-length album, Spirit Animal.
Recorded across several studios, including the renowned Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden, Spirit Animal was mixed by Adam Noble (Paul McCartney, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves) and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Robin Schmidt.
SUBMASQ's new album is an autobiographical journey through trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, and collective memory. At its core lies a constant search for identity and belonging, expressed through nine new songs that embrace bold, accessible songwriting while seamlessly blending ethnic instruments with forward-thinking progressive rock. The album also features a special guest appearance by Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal.
This release marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band through its partnership with American label Willowtip Records, opening the door to a broader international audience. Alongside the album, SUBMASQ is actively expanding its global presence with festival appearances and touring across Europe, North America, and beyond, continuing to establish itself as one of progressive rock's most compelling and unpredictable live acts.
To date, SUBMASQ has released six full-length albums. Spirit Animal stands as the band's most ambitious and personal work to date, serving as a defining statement as they enter this new era.
In January 2027, SUBMASQ will embark on a European tour alongside Rhapsody of Fire in support of Spirit Animal, with additional international tour dates and festival appearances to be announced.
Track Listing:
1. Cardamom (Feat Bumblefoot)
2. Monuments*
3. Mechanical Prayers
4. Calypso
5. Anger
6. Sanctified*
7. Uman Inshallah
8. The Unlucky
9. Trust
*Approved for Airplay
Spirit Animal Pre-Orders:
Order via Willowtip: https://bit.ly/spirit-animal-willowtip
Order via Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/spirit-animal-bandcamp
Album Credits:
SUBMASQ are:
Davidavi “Vidi” Dolev - Vocals
Golan Farhi - Bass
Tomer Pink - Guitars
Yalon Schori - Drums
Or Shalev - Guitars
Shai Yallin - Keyboards, electronics, handpan
Dima Kogan - Guitars (live)
Guest musicians:
Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal - Guitar solo (1).
Yatziv Caspi - Tablas (1).
Matan Shmueli - Percussions (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9).
Idan Amsalem - Oud and bouzouki (1, 3, 4, 5).
Oren Tsor - Violin.
Noa Ayali - Cello.
Roni Fishbein - Backing vocals (6, 9).
Produced by Tomer Pink.
All music by Tomer Pink except 4, 5 by Or Shalev.
All lyrics by Davidavi Dolev.
String arrangements by Shai Yallin (1, 2, 5, 9) and Idan Amsalem (3).
Editing, guitar therapy and general support by Arie Aranovich.
Drums recorded by Alexander Backlund at Fascination Street Studios.
Vocals, lead guitars and cello recorded by Arie Aranovich at Polar Studio.
Oud, Bouzouki & percussion recorded by Idan Amsalem at Black Knob Studio.
Keyboards and handpan recorded by Shai Yallin at Synth-O-Rama Studio.
Art by Yalon Schori and Shay Darvish.
Mask by Moran Gross.
LINKS:
SUBMASQ (ISR):
Youtube (via Willowtip Records)
WILLOWTIP rECORDS:
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