US instrumental doom/death metal solo project Sleep Throne dropped new album »Swamp Mentality«; out now on all major digital platforms!

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania based instrumental doom/death metal solo project Sleep Throne is back with new album, »Swamp Mentality«, which was just released on April 17th, 2026.

»Swamp Mentality« is now available for streaming on all major digital platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Cuiridh Mi Clach Air Do Chàrn
02. Into The Mouth Of The Bog
03. Will-o’-the-Wisps
04. Hoofbeats Of The Kelpie
05. Fen Walker
06. Under The Moss
07. Beast Of Burden / Heart Of The Swamp
08. Crocodile Tears / Weeping Willow

Sleep Throne is an independent metal project from Pennsylvania that blends elements of doom, death, and black metal into slow, immersive soundscapes. Formed by multi-instrumentalist Brett Benfer (Ill Omened), the project began as a quiet creative outlet and has evolved into a meditation on atmosphere, weight, and emotion. Each release – whether the slow-burn grief of »Understanding What It Means To Die«, the meditative crawl of »Journey Of A Thousand Steps«, or the sprawling darkness of »Tales From The Bog« – builds a world that’s heavy in both sound and feeling. The focus has never been on perfection, but honesty: raw production, deliberate pacing, and a mood that lingers long after the final note fades. Sleep Throne isn’t about spectacle or genre boundaries. It’s about reflection, solitude, and finding meaning in the slow moments between light and decay.

Sleep Throne mastermind Brett Benfer comments: “The time has come to announce the newest release, »Swamp Mentality«. This record is a return to the thick, heavy, and sludgey sound that defined »Tales From The Bog«. An instrumental story that unfolds at a frantic pace before slowing to a dense, plodding crawl. Drawing inspiration from the swamps and the rich cultural heritage and folklore that surrounds them, »Swamp Mentality« is a tribute to the mystery and intrigue of these unique environments. I hope you’ll enjoy the journey as much as I enjoyed crafting it. Stay safe and stay heavy!”

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well