Richmond swamp rockers Mister Earthbound announce »Mabon«, the doomy, smoldering third EP in their seasonal »Endless Man« series!
Richmond, Virginia based swamp rockers Mister Earthbound have announced their new EP, »Mabon«, scheduled for release on September 22nd, 2026 as the third part of their seasonal »Endless Man« series.
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Tracklist:
01. The Fire That Knows Your Name
02. Decay In Bloom
03. Gone
Courtesy of Good Boy PR:
Following their release of »Litha«, Mister Earthbound present their newest 3-song seasonal release, »Mabon«. Featuring gloomy instrumentation, melancholic harmonies, and driving percussion, »Mabon« is a heavy, bluesy, psychedelic exploration of the autumnal. For fans of Danzig, QOTSA, Alice In Chains.
With the lush, warm sounds of »Ostara« (Spring) and firey blues of »Litha« (Summer) behind them, Mister Earthbound slow things down to a sinister, smoldering burn on »Mabon«.
»Mabon« is the third in an ambitious new series of EPs in 2026. Each is set to launch on a seasonal solstice or equinox, with the bound collection being released as Mister Earthbound’s sophomore full-length, »Endless Man«.
The brainchild of guitarist Walter Gray, Mister Earthbound originally emerged after its founder returned to his hometown of Richmond, Virginia in 2016 armed with a pocket full of riffs and a drive to hit the road with a new project. Named as a homage to Napoleon Hill’s book »Outwit The Devil«, the quartet rapidly established themselves in their region and beyond as pioneers of a new breed of swamp rock, and have been captivating a diverse and growing fanbase ever since.
Photo credit: Lauren Tribble
Building on the foundations laid by influences from the trippy tones of the 13th Floor Elevators and the raucous early days of Pentagram to the eerie blues of Robert Johnson with a psychedelic, doom-tinged approach, Mister Earthbound’s signature blend of searing riffs, haunting vocals, and driving rhythms transports audiences to the depths of the swamp both through their studio recordings and their electric live shows alongside sonic titans like Dead Meadow, Kadavar, Weedeater, YOB, and Black Mountain.
With a host of achievements already under their belt, including the release of their debut record »Shadow Work« via Kozmik Artifactz and a feature in Embassy Skateboards’ »Winter Warriors«, Mister Earthbound’s momentum is at an all-time high as they dive into their biggest undertaking yet with the »Endless Man« series of EPs.
Praise for Summer EP »Litha«:
#21 on the June 2026 Doom Charts
“Steeped in blues and psychedelia, carrying a firmer hand whilst still holding fast to the rich atmosphere and feeling that have long sat at the heart of the band’s sound.” – Klemen Breznikar, It’s Psychedelic Baby! Magazine
“Short but intense, »Litha« is like a summer interlude in the sweltering heat, where the sometimes bluesy approach of a handful of riffs blends with a genuine quest for psychedelic trance.” – Olivier Ducruix, Balances
“I feel high just listening to this.” – MFKNZINE
“Its thick, warm sound has a way of completely washing over the listener like the sultry air of a summer night.” – Stephanie Zalta, Screaming From The Heavy Underground
Mister Earthbound – »Mabon« EP out September 22nd, 2026
Self-released (Digital)
Physicals TBA
Produced, tracked, mixed and mastered by Walter Gray at The Funhouse.
Art by @ryleejennings_tattoo.
»Mabon« contributions:
Jason Kusterer – Vocals & Bass
Grayson Tolliver – Guitar
Walter Gray – Guitar & Drums
Mister Earthbound is:
Walter Gray – Guitar
Jason Kusterer – Bass / Vocals
Grayson Tolliver – Guitar
Jonah Butler – Drums
FFO: Danzig • Queens Of The Stone Age • Alice In Chains • Kyuss
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