Californian post-metal quintet Cold Blue Mountain unleashed new album »The Healer«; out now via Vulture Print Records!

Chico, California based doom/sludge/post-metal band Cold Blue Mountain stream their new full-length album, »The Healer«, which was just released on June 24th, 2026 via Vulture Print Records.

Listen to »The Healer« on all major streaming services!

Tracklist:
01. 1869
02. The Calm
03. The Storm
04. Something Darker
05. Something Divine
06. Absolving Sin
07. Man Of God
08. The Healer

Cold Blue Mountain is a Chico, California-based post-metal, sludge, and doom band. Formed in 2009, they are known for blending crushing, bloodcurdling screams, aggressive death metal breakdowns, and atmospheric post-metal elements.

The band was founded by guitarist and main songwriter Will McGahan, drummer Daniel Taylor and vocalist Brandon Squyres. They emerged from the local Chico heavy music scene in 2012 with their self-titled debut. Their sophomore full-length, »Old Blood«, followed in 2014. Over the years, the group has drawn comparisons to foundational acts like Neurosis and Amenra while creating a distinct, bludgeoning sound of their own.

Photo by Michelle Camy

The band returned with a reforged lineup featuring returning members Squyres, McGahan, and Taylor, joined by guitarist Nathan Collins and bassist/vocalist Chris Keene. They are set to release their most ambitious project to date, »The Healer«, on June 24, 2026 via independent label Vulture Print Records. It is a 74-minute concept record tracing the life of Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin.

Order »The Healer« here: coldbluemountain.bandcamp.com

Recorded and mixed by Cold Blue Mountain.
Mastered by James Plotkin.
Artwork by Matt Loomis.
Photos by Michelle Camy.

Cold Blue Mountain is:
Brandon Squyres – Vocals
Will McGahan – Guitars
Nathan Collins – Guitars
Chris Keene – Bass, Vocals
Daniel Taylor – Drums

With guests:
Eric Lefevers
Natalie Ivy
Cate Huiras

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