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Temple of Void - The Crawl

Death/Doom Metal from Detroit, Michigan, US

Critically acclaimed Death Metal force TEMPLE OF VOID return with their new album, The Crawl. The caveman brawn of previous albums, namely Summoning the Slayer (2022), remains, but there’s a wider dynamic on the group’s fifth full-length album at play. Now a quartet—featuring guitarist Alex Awn, drummer Jason Pearce, vocalist/guitarist Mike Erdody, and bassist Justin Malek—the Michiganders aren’t shying away from their non-metal influences, seeking greater integration of grunge and post-punk with their brutish signature. TEMPLE OF VOID are evolving, rolling their 20-sided die yet again. This time, it’s raw, in-your-face, dissonant, heavy, and absolutely human. Featuring the captivating “referential” cover art by Travis Smith (Opeth, Death), The Crawl burrows into bone, flays minds, and leaves metalheads wanting more. Venture into the deepest, darkest dungeons, fellow Templars!

1. Poison Icon 05:12 2. Godless Cynic 05:06 3. The Crawl 05:16 4. A Dead Issue 05:17 5. Thy Mountain Eternal 06:56 6. Soulburn 06:24 7. The Twin Stranger 07:40

Release date: March 6th, 2026 via @relapserecords

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This Monday, May 11 is the 10-year anniversary of our 4th album "Heirs to Thievery" (Relapse Records). We are going to mark the occasion by posting some pics and videos from the session/time period over the next couple days, as well as do an Instagram live chat (w/Adam and Jason) at 12 noon EST/18:00CET on Monday. Furthermore, lookout for a limited 'anniversary' edition vinyl pressing of the album (more info on that soon!)