CATHODE U.L.P. RELEASE "SAVAGERY AND SALVATION"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Midwest sludge unit Cathode U.L.T is about to drop their most punishing and ambitious work yet with “Savagery and Salvation”, set for release January 24th, 2026. Steeped in the grime and weight of true sludge while pulling influence from doom, punk, and thrash, the trio continues to carve out their sound for fans of Eye Hate God, Crowbar, and High on Fire.

Formed in August 2023, Cathode U.L.T wasted zero time making noise. Their debut EP “Coal Horse” (February 2024) introduced a harsh, rust-belt sonic identity. By Halloween of the same year, the band followed up with “Orphan Source”, which quickly won favor among early supporters and helped solidify the group within the Midwest underground.

Now barely two years into their existence, the band returns with their third release and most expansive effort to date. “Savagery and Salvation” pushes their songwriting further into dense atmosphere and crushing momentum, balancing raw aggression with bleak melody and dynamic tension.

“Savagery and Salvation is the 3rd release from Cathode U.L.T in less than 2 years. And is the most expansive records from them to date.”

Cathode U.L.T is:

• Sol. E. Williams – Guitar, Vocals

• Billy Price – Bass

• Stephen Eifler – Drums

Produced by Sol. E. Williams and co-produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Josh Ross for Ross Audio Engineering, the record captures a band moving fast and evolving even faster, refusing to wait for permission from any scene, label, or gatekeeper.

With no management, no label, and a relentless Midwestern work ethic, Cathode U.L.T keeps their hands dirty and their output heavy. “Savagery and Salvation” marks a defining moment for a band that operates on grit and forward motion.

Stream & Download:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cathodeult/savagery-and-salvation 

Connect with the band:

https://www.facebook.com/share/16dN6HK5FT/

https://www.instagram.com/cathode_u_l_t

https://youtube.com/channel/UCk-hXsE6MkMMIClEgmbnHRA

https://cathodeult.bandcamp.com

VOLUCRINE RELEASE NEW SINGLE "GOLEM"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish modern melodic death metal band Volucrine are set to release their fifth album via Inverse Records later in 2026. The first single, 'Golem', is released today, and its music video is available here: https://youtu.be/bb9rVOdwLwo 

The band's mastermind Jupe Velin comments:

" After the great volcano erupted, the world was left barren and empty. The earth was covered in petrified magma and the air was heavy with ash. As if by a miracle, however, something in the gray mist moved. The boulders and cobblestones rattled and grinded as they piled up on top of each other. They climbed towards the sky, slowly twisting into a spine. The wind helped the sand draw its expression, the clay bound its limbs together. Assembled from the fragments of a bygone world, its cold shell began to resemble a human, but one without a purpose. Even though it didn’t know which way to go, two things were certain: It had a melting heart and a burning desire to live.

As a composition, GOLEM was built up from the, perhaps even a little bit folk-inspired, guitar melody heard in the chorus. When you add Volucrine’s typical riff texture and a crushing verse, the result is a surgical strike in song form that can be proudly presented as the first single from the upcoming album. The lyrics are addressed to those who sometimes feel that life takes away more than it gives. I would like to remind them that navigating through a void without a view requires guts and strength of character. Even there, you might find new life." 

LISTEN to Golem on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/volucrine-golem 

BIOGRAPHY:

VOLUCRINE are a Finnish alternative metal collective, who released their debut album in 2011. Four albums, two EP’s and countless live shows later, the band's personal style has been honed to its peak, still emphasizing bold testing of boundaries within their genre. The band has a strong focuson their lyrics, which, due to their deeply personal nature, give Volucrine’s music a human voice.

After the ETNA LP (Inverse Records 2024), which garnered a lot of positive attention worldwide, the band is finally ready to present new material from their upcoming album, which will be released in the fall. With the theme of rebirth, we can expect the unexpected from this album as a great circle is closed.

Volucrine - Golem (single 2026)

Composed & lyrics by Jupe Velin

ISRC-code: FI3FC2655101

Single cover by Jupe Velin

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Line-up:

Jupe Velin - Vocals

Joni Kyynäräinen - Bass

Jani Aalto - Drums

Marko Orava - Guitar

Erik Lindroos – Guitar

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/volucrineband 

https://www.instagram.com/volucrineofficial 

https://volucrine.bandcamp.com