Members of The Sword and Zombi unite as doom metal trio Autumn Tomb; self-titled debut album out now via Spaceflight Records!

American stoner/doom/sludge project Autumn Tomb presents their self-titled debut album, which was just released on November 6th, 2026 via Spaceflight Records.

Autumn Tomb is featuring Steve Moore (Zombi) and The Sword rhythm section, Bryan Richie and Santiago Vela III.

Tracklist:
01. Ages Lost
02. Golgotha
03. Miracles Of Pain
04. Crumbling Thrones
05. Eternal Sea

Introducing Autumn Tomb, the new side project featuring Steve Moore (Zombi) with Bryan Richie and Santiago Vela III (The Sword). Having previously collaborated on various cover recording projects like The Sword’s »Conquest Of Quarantine« and Zombi’s »Zombi & Friends Vol. 1«, the trio now sets course for darker territory.

Originally conceived by Moore in 2024 following prior studio collaborations, Autumn Tomb now released their self-titled debut album via Spaceflight Records. »Autumn Tomb« is now available on vinyl, cassette and digital.

Order your copy here: autumntomb.bandcamp.com

Speaking on the genesis of the band, Steve Moore shared:

“I’ve been a fan of metal since the late 80’s and have wanted to put together a group like this for a while. What really lit the fire for me though was in 2022 when Zombi toured supporting The Sword, and then a few months later supporting Om. Kinda rekindled my love of heavy music.”

Drummer Santiago Vela III added:

“When the opportunity arose to work on a new heavy music project with Steve Moore, it was a no-brainer for me. I’ve been a long time admirer of Zombi as well as Steve‘s solo work for many years before I knew him. I have known Bryan since I was a teen, going back to the early 00’s coming up in the Austin music scene and have been lucky enough to rock along side of him since 2011 with The Sword.”

Bassist Bryan Richie went on to say:

“I was captivated from the first note of the demos Steve sent us! I am honored to put my sonic fingerprints on these amazing tracks and it was a privilege to be able to work with my long time friend and musical collaborator Santiago Vela.”

Produced by Moore.
Recorded at Nightmare City, Albany NY, and Paper Weapons Studio, Taylor TX.
Guitars reamped by Phil Manley at Hummingbird Studio, Oakland CA.
Mastered by James Plotkin at Plotkinworks.
Photography by Santiago Vela III and Jacqueline Tamayo.
Calligraphy by Conrad Keely.
Released on Spaceflight Records.

Autumn Tomb is:
Steve Moore – Guitar, Vocals, Keys
Bryan Richie – Bass
Santiago Vela III – Drums, Percussion

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