American doom/stoner metal band Mothertomb announces debut album »Dying To Live«; set to release release July 14th!
Petoskey, Michigan based doom/stoner metal band Mothertomb has announced their debut album, entitled »Dying To Live«, which will be released on July 14th, 2026.
The first two singles »Beware« and »Mountain Hag« are available on all major digital platforms!
Tracklist:
01. The Summoning
02. Cythraul
03. Beware
04. Mountain Hag
05. Dying To Live
Courtesy of Good Boy PR:
Mothertomb announce debut album of ethereal, crushing doom »Dying To Live« out July 14th!
Mothertomb emerged from the deep woods of Northern Michigan in 2025, forging a sound that is equal parts crushing weight and haunting atmosphere. Rooted in traditional doom metal yet unbound by convention, the band’s sound explores a broad spectrum of influences, from the hypnotic haze of heavy psych and stoner metal to the aggression of sludge metal and the dynamic complexity of progressive and groove metal.
Why “Mothertomb”? Although the band had been together for the better part of the year, we still struggled in finding our name to identify our sound and image. In April 2025, Northern Michigan was hit with one of the worst ice storms recorded in the last 100 years – so much so, that it destroyed all power grids in the region and left 145,000 people (including us) without power in below freezing temperatures for several weeks, resulting in a national state of emergency.
In witnessing this natural self-destruction of our forests, trees, and wildlife, we saw the polarization of beauty and despair intertwined and encased in inches of ice. It was both mystical and horrifying. It felt like Mother Nature had created her own tomb. And thus, with that thought came the name… Mothertomb – a duality of the light and dark that represents the human condition and inspires our sound.
Set for release on July 14, 2026, »Dying To Live« is Mothertomb’s debut full-length album. Across its five tracks, the record explores themes of transformation, suffering, transcendence, and the timeless struggle between darkness and light. Drawing inspiration from Welsh folklore and the shadowed corners of the human psyche, the songs traverse landscapes inhabited by ancient spirits, inner demons, and the forces that shape the human condition.
The album unfolds through layers of metaphor, allegory, and introspection, inviting listeners into a world where darkness and illumination coexist. From brutal heaviness to moments of eerie beauty, »Dying To Live« is a journey through the depths of the human experience.
Created entirely as an independent DIY effort, the album was written, recorded, produced, and artistically directed by the band itself. »Dying To Live« stands as a testament to that labor of love, and we are honored to share it with the world.
Praise for »Mountain Hag« & »Beware«:
“Mountain Hag is nothing short of a revelation with Mothertomb continuing their progression in perhaps becoming one of the best upcoming acts the underground scene currently needs right now.” – Steve Howe, Outlaws Of The Sun
“A doom-laden ritual where Sabbath-sized riffs meet prog-tinged menace and pure occult weight.” – Mel Lie, Sunday’s Heavy Tunes
“One of the bands that could emerge as a new revelation in the coming years.” – Rubén Herrera, La Habitación 235
Mothertomb – »Dying To Live«
Album out July 14th, 2026
Self-released (Digital, CD Cassette)
Pre-order here: mothertomb.bandcamp.com
Music written by Mothertomb.
Lyrics written by Alice Gawlinski.
Recorded in Charlevoix, MI at Death Box Records (2026).
Produced by Alton Minor and Mothertomb.
Mixed and mastered by Alton Minor.
Engineered by Alton Minor and Mike Benitez.
Artwork design and illustration by Alice Gawlinski.
Mothertomb is:
Alice Gawlinski – Vocals
Chance Gawlinski – Guitar
Alton Minor – Bass
Mike Benitez – Percussion
FFO: Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Windhand, Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Acid King
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well