Californian hard rock/heavy metal outfit Coffin Hunters presents new full-length album »Cosmic Dawn«; out now via Bitter End Records!

Santa Rosa, California based hard rock/heavy metal band Coffin Hunters return with their third studio album, »Cosmic Dawn«, which will be released on July 17th, 2026 via Bitter End Records.

Tracklist:
01. Isle Of The Dead
02. Skeleton Key
03. Last Nail In The Coffin
04. Cosmic Dawn
05. Give Up The Ghost
06. Red Horizon
07. Blood Moon
08. Nightmare Mass

Courtesy of ClawHammer PR:

Santa Rosa (CA) – »Cosmic Dawn«, the new album from Coffin Hunters, is out now on Bitter End Records. Available on limited edition vinyl LP (250) and CD (500), as well as on all the usual digital platforms! Hail to the Coffin Lord!

Stream / Purchase at:
coffinhunters1.bandcamp.com | linktr.ee/coffinhunters

While you’re at it, check out this brand new interview with the band, courtesy of For The Sake of Heaviness.

Photo credits: Noelle Brennan and Eric Harriman

Strap in for an inter-dimensional journey through space and time, fueled by catchy riffs and heavy metal melodies! Coffin Hunters are back!

Known for passionate and energetic live performances and songwriting, Coffin Hunters draw inspiration from traditional heavy metal, science fiction and fantasy. On »Cosmic Dawn«, the band explores themes of death, existentialism, and mythology. Blending classic rock and roll hooks and melodies with heavy metal energy and attitude Coffin Hunters are ready to take you from the depths of the grave to the the pinnacles of the cosmos.

Album credits:
All songs written and performed by Coffin Hunters.
All lyrics by Sean Rivera.
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios, Oakland, CA.
Album art by Eric Harriman.

Coffin Hunters is:
Sean Rivera – Vocals
Eric “Swede” Harriman – Guitars
Brian Crites – Bass
Brennan Kunkel – Drums

FFO: Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Dio, Crypt Sermon, Night Demon, Blue Öyster Cult

“A chill, fist-bangin’ time will be had by all, as »Cosmic Dawn« skilfully blends 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s influence into a sleek heavy metal/hard rock hybrid. The biggest musical references are Blue Öyster Cult, Uriah Heep, Manilla Road, Angel Witch, Tank, and a helpful dose of Death for good measure.” – Decibel

“The most refreshing album I have heard all year.” – The Metal Crypt (4.5/5)

“»Cosmic Dawn« is easily one of the most fun albums I’ve heard this year. Fans of everything from Iron Maiden to Queensryce and Pink Floyd to Phantom Spell will find much to sink their teeth into this album.” – Metal Epidemic (4.5/5)

“Those into Manilla Road, early NWOBHM, and Slough Feg need this band in their collections pronto.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Hellishly good. The world deserves this.” – Scream Magazine

“It’s a love letter to heavy metal made as it should be: with a band’s own ideas but also with a deep understanding of why heavy metal became one of the most popular musical genres of all time.” – Heavy Blog is Heavy

“Classic rock riffs. Foundational metal attitude. You’re going to see this album on a lot of year-end lists.” – For The Sake of Heaviness

“Metal release of the week!” – Metal Releases

“Psychedelic textures, progressive arrangements, and a strong melodic sensibility. »Cosmic Dawn« strikes a careful balance between the intricacy of progressive music and the directness of classic heavy metal.” – Pitstop Metal (8/10)

“Enough creativity and hooks to keep you interested for its entire duration.” – Metal Eclipse Reviews

“This is a good album! Recommended.” – Flying Fiddlesticks

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