Gozer unveil new single »Wayward« and announce new album »Twilight Fortress«; out December 11th on Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records!
Albany, New York based heavy rockers Gozer share new single »Wayward« taken from their upcoming sophomore album, »Twilight Fortress«, scheduled for release on December 11th, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.
Tracklist:
01. The Big Empty
02. Monolith
03. Time Walk
04. Wyndol’s Omen
05. Morningstar
06. Sun Seeker
07. Storm Giant
08. Wayward
09. Beyond Sand & Sky
10. Constellations
Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:
US heavy rockers Gozer unleash their brand new single »Wayward«, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming second full-length album, »Twilight Fortress«, officially set for release on December 11, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, available on vinyl and digital formats.
Listen to »Wayward« now HERE.
Marking a significant step forward for the Upstate New York four-piece, »Twilight Fortress« sees Gozer exploring new sonic territory following a lineup change in 2025. Bigger, heavier and more dynamically ambitious than their previous album »The Far Realm«, the record brings together infectious stoner and doom grooves, desert rock influences and an unmistakable fantasy-driven atmosphere.
Built around the band’s trademark emphasis on powerful riffs and irresistible grooves, the album unfolds as an immersive musical journey inspired by fantasy storytelling, mythology and the imaginative worlds of role-playing games. Gozer approach these themes not simply as escapism, but as a way to explore human truths through metaphor, adventure and larger-than-life narratives.
The album’s creative process is rooted in collaboration, with each member contributing ideas and arrangements to serve the songs. The result is a collection of tracks that balances crushing heaviness with memorable hooks, epic vocal harmonies and atmospheric passages. Production and engineering were handled by Tim Lynch at The Recording Company, with additional mastering by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.
From the driving energy of previously released singles »Time Walk« and »Morningstar« to the newly unveiled »Wayward«, »Twilight Fortress« captures a band embracing its creative freedom and building a distinctive sonic universe of its own.
Gozer are:
Sean Murphy – Bass
Nick Kossor – Guitar
Nick Masucci – Drums
Jackson Tollerton – Vocals
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